Losing friend, parent or loved one is one of the most difficult things to face in life. In days and months following a loss, the grief can be overwhelming and hard to overcome. One of the few things ...

Coping with loss is one thing that never gets easier, even with practice—and what’s just as difficult as experiencing loss is witnessing the grief of others. Unfortunately, as members of anyone’s ...

When it comes to death and grief, finding the right words to express the deepest sympathy can be difficult. Loss is a natural part of life, but it often leaves us feeling adrift, unsure, and afraid of ...

Losing a loved one is never easy. And when someone close to you is grieving a loss, it's important to show that you care. But sometimes, finding the right words to say can be somewhat difficult. As ...

Soon after the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre, Jenny Hubbard sat in her living room, surrounded by boxes stacked from floor to ceiling – boxes filled with condolence messages. “There was a ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was taught by my mother and grandmother, who practiced what they preached, that condolence letters are to be acknowledged. Their practice was to answer every condolence letter ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was taught by my mother and grandmother, who practiced what they preached, that condolence letters are to be acknowledged. Their practice was to answer every condolence letter ...

“Now he has arrived in the next world, where I am sure many friends are already waiting for him. I hope that I can join them soon.” Pope Benedict XVI stands to show his thanks after a standing ovation ...