Immediate Support
Funerals are a very difficult time. You want to show how much you care, and support the family, but sometimes it can be hard to express your feelings properly. Here are some guidelines to help you. First visit with the family at the funeral home. Here you will not ‘catch them off guard’ and they’re prepared to accept the condolences of friends and colleagues. The amount of time you spend isn’t important, what is important is that you show those grieving that they’re not alone by your presence, caring gestures, and words of comfort. How you express your sympathy will vary greatly and can involve a handshake, embrace, or words of comfort such as: