how do you say "I'm sorry for your loss." with out actually saying it. and also, i had to go to a funeral for my g.mother, and every one who came to the funeral said "i'm sorry for your loss." What are you supposed to say back to them?
2007-09-19 00:29:06 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
My condolences .
Just say thank you
2007-09-19 00:33:12 · answer #1 · answered by 4scar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All of the responses mentioned are good. Just remember that people don't know what to say at a funeral and feel awkward about it. If you can put them at ease by your words then they will relax too.
Often, people avoid talking about the deceased, when it would be more helpful to share happy memories. Those stories help the family to process the grieving and to move on with their lives.
2007-09-19 00:45:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is the PERFECT thing for people to say who are a bit shy or aren't inclined to talk at length about the deceased. The perfect response from you is, "Thank you so much." Everyone is comforted.
I'm not saying other expressions of sympathy can't be used, and personalized to fit you, the circumstances and the deceased, but the above is generic, and most people appreciate hearing the condolence and the response. It's part of our culture.
2007-09-19 01:27:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't understand. Is there something wrong with saying "I'm sorry for your loss" ? It's the perfect sentiment at such a time. Or are you just tired of the same thing over and over? If that's the case, I don't have an answer for you.
Your response to that sentiment would simply be "thank you."
2007-09-19 15:26:27 · answer #4 · answered by ds37x 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to give your condolences to someone who has lost someone you can simply say something like, "I'm so sorry to hear about ___________." Then if you like you can follow up with adding a nice comment or story that you remember about that person.
If you have lost someone and somebody tells you "I'm sorry for your loss", a simple "Thank you" is sufficient.
2007-09-19 02:56:25 · answer #5 · answered by junebug 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
just tell your family that was closest too your g mother that if there is anything I can do let me know it is kind of the same thing as saying I'm sorry for your loss
2007-09-19 01:13:26 · answer #6 · answered by oh_jo123 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The pc thing to say is thank you. And if you have anything additional to say, like a pleasant story or memory, let it be known. Otherwise, just say thank you.
2007-09-19 00:34:00 · answer #7 · answered by g8rfan4u 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"I'm sorry for your loss" is completely appropriate. Those are great words to you.
As for a response, I think a nice one would be, "Thank you for your concern."
2007-09-19 18:16:27 · answer #8 · answered by drshorty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When someone says that say thank you, if your looking for another way to say it you can google it and find bible passages related to death and use them in cards...
2007-09-19 00:43:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
sometimes non verbals say the most importan message to the one who says im sorry. just say "thank you." or hug em then thank them..
2007-09-19 00:34:22 · answer #10 · answered by Kristine U 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋