It is hard to comfort a person who is grieving and it can be hard to find the right words to say after a person passes away.

Here are tips to help comfort a loved one:

• It can be tempting to ramble, but the most important thing is to let them know that they are being supported.
• Say something along the lines of, “I wish I had the words, just know that I care.”
• Bring food to the family
• Send sympathy cards
• Send flowers and gift. These small gesture shows that you care.
• Remind them that the grieving process takes time.
• Be a good listener. Listen to the person’s feelings and let them know that it is okay to feel this way.
• Do not give advice because it can make the person feel worse.
• Never avoid the person who is grieving. This can be seen as hurtful and the person really needs support during this difficult time.