What do you say to the family when you go to a funeral of someboy you do not really know, just because you are in the same company.
2007-09-09 15:19:17 · 12 answers · asked by bangh99 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
keep it short and sweet
say.........."I'm sorry for your loss"....bring a small but nice grouping of flowers.....and dont stay long.
You are there to support the grievers, and to show respect to them because they are suffering emotionally....and you hope they would do the same for you in your time of need.
The fact that you came is enough. No need for lengthy speeches. Stay long enough to sit in quiet reflection with everyone else....then quietly excuse yourself.
2007-09-09 15:57:20 · answer #1 · answered by pink 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could say "I am so sorry for your loss", and if you need to say anything more, such as you are standing near the person for a while, you could also say something like "That was a lovely service/Mass/memorial. It was a real tribute to X, s/he must have been a great person".
Usually they will say something back about the person, and you can take it from there.
At funerals, most people are a little tongue tied, so don't feel awkward ~ everyone (including the relatives) are in the same boat.
It's just one of those occasions where it's hard to know what to say, so it's best to stick to general things and just try to find something pleasant, but neutral, to say.
Best wishes :-)
2007-09-09 16:32:09 · answer #2 · answered by thing55000 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might say, "I'm sorry for your loss. I didn't have the privilege of knowing (....) well but I've heard so many kind things said of them, I wish I'd had the opportunity to have known them better."
2007-09-09 15:29:29 · answer #3 · answered by missingora 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure why you feel obligated to attend the funeral of someone you don't know.
2007-09-09 16:36:31 · answer #4 · answered by tropical 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's nice to tell them that you're from work/club /whatever. And then just offer your sympathy.
No matter why you are there, it is a comfort to the family.
2007-09-09 15:48:49 · answer #5 · answered by June B 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You could shake their hand and tell them that you are sorry for their loss and that you will be thinking about them during this time.
2007-09-09 15:48:11 · answer #6 · answered by Jenny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a general rule, you say "I'm sorry for your loss"
As a general rule, you do not say:
"Wheres the buffett?"
"Can I get his parking spot?"
"Is it too late to get into the will?"
2007-09-09 16:51:11 · answer #7 · answered by collegeboy2178 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm sry for your loss
2007-09-09 15:48:23 · answer #8 · answered by Nora 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am so sorry for your loss. God Bless You.
2007-09-09 15:30:17 · answer #9 · answered by franky1a 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Simple..."I am sorry for your loss"... shake hands and look him/her in the eye.
2007-09-09 15:28:30 · answer #10 · answered by Mitch 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋