Funeral Etiquette
Should I Bring My Child to a Funeral?
Deciding whether or not to bring your child to a funeral really depends on their age, personality, tolerance level and relationship to the person who has passed. Whatever you decide, a loved one’s passing is an important opportunity for you to teach...
Funeral Etiquette
What Do You Say at a Funeral Service?
Saying the Right Thing at A FuneralHave you ever been to a funeral service? If so, did you find yourself wondering what to say? Funerals can make even the most eloquent of us feel tongue-tied, as we worry about “getting it right.” But the thing is, w...
Funeral Etiquette
Sympathy Messages: What to Write in a Sympathy Card
A hand-written card will always be one of the most personal forms of communication. When someone you know is grieving, a hand-written sympathy card is a great way to help them understand how much the person they’ve lost was valued, respected and love...
Funeral Etiquette
How to Answer, ‘How Are You?’ When Dealing With Grief
Reminder: You are a human being. So when you’re experiencing grief after the loss of a loved one, a well-meaning “How are you?” can seem like the dumbest—or at least the most awkward—question you’ve ever heard. The truthful answer could be anything,...
