What is the best way to show respect to someone who has lost a dear Friend?

Question

I never know what to say or do, at this tragic time.

Answer 1

Everyone is different in the way they except loosing some one close to them. They have their own personal memories & etc.. You have no way of reading their mind so as far as what you do or say. ~~
Just be yourself, open your arms & offer your simple condolances, like " I'm here for you" or "I'm so sorry". ~~ Please whatever you do, don't overtalk, by trying to make the bereaved feel better with little comments. They are not wanted now, like time heals, they had a long life, you wouldn't want them to suffer & etc.. Mourning is not about those things.

There is a time to mourn, let the mourner talk if they choose. If you relax & be yourself all will be fine and you will have left your friend feeling comforted by your presence there.

Answer 2

It is not about knowing what to say. It is a fact of your presence. I remember when my dad died, people treated me like a china doll. It is like I said, don't treat me any different than you would have if it hadn't happened. Just be there, let me cry, let me mourn and let me share. That is when the healing process begins

Answer 3

Be there for them , send a note of condolences indicating the same ask if you can do something for them (within reason)to help them get aalong at the time of their loss and pray for the living that they are able to cope at this time of grief

Answer 4

Well, the above mentioned situation can get awkward at times so just know that donot remind the person much of her friend but also dont look as if you are oblivious of the fact that his friend is no more. so just be cool but not extra cool and incase the person becomes sympathetic just make him feel that you are there for them and console them.

Answer 5

Just being there for them is a thousand words!