When some one has lost his loved one; it is very difficult to console him. You can say something that would give him some solace. You must be careful in choosing the words so that you do not sound mechanical and formal. You must give him the impression that you want to help him genuinely. You can extend your help in several ways such as helping to arrange the funeral or taking care of pets and kids. You can also help him with daily household tasks like preparing food. The ten things to say to someone who has lost a loved one are.

Keep your words simple and direct. Avoid lengthy sentences which might make you sound artificial. If you want to sound genuine and supportive then keep your words simple and heart touching.

Offer support and encouragement. Tell your friend that you are there for everything that they might need. You have to support them through this very difficult and unfortunate time

Tell him that you help him with the household chores. Practical help is much more meaningful, thoughtful and a welcome gesture from anyone especially at this difficult juncture. Your grieving friend would be grateful to you if help you offer this kind of help.

Tell him that you have been praying for that person and thinking about them. These simple words can give him some confidence and make the person feel that he is not alone and someone is there to rely on.

Talk about the deceased person. If you invoke happy memories of the deceased by saying what a wonderful and compassionate he or she was, your grieving friend would start conversing with you about their time with the loved one who has passed away. Share the happy thoughts with the friend who is grieving and their heart would fill with warmth at the thoughts of the dear departed.

Listen attentively and sympathetically. Instead of offering platitudes you need to listen with attention and offer soothing words. The person who has lost a loved one wants to share the thoughts about the loved one who is no more in their life. If you listen with care and patience, it would greatly benefit the grieving friend.

Follow up with your offer of help and support. Keep meeting the friend from time to time and more frequently in the early days when the wound is still quite fresh and not yet healed. If you meet him and help with a chore then your friend would be really thankful.

Remember to call regularly and catch with their life. In case you live at a far off place and it is not possible for you to actually visit them all that often then you can always keep in touch via the phone. Talking is much better than simply writing a perfunctory e-mail which seems more mechanical, impersonal and formal. A one on one over the phone is better because a friendly and kind voice helps a sad person a lot. Talk to the person about how they are coping and how is life in general.

Recreate happy memories and fun times. Take your friend to those places which hold special memories for them. He can get a lot of peace and comfort and feel that the loved one is still with them if they do the same things they used to enjoy doing with the deceased.

Tell your friend that you are always there for him and to help him in need. This kind of solid and unconditional support is what is very much needed by your grieving friend. It makes your friend feel more secured and there is no better gift you can give to your friend in such a bad phase of his life. The belief that you are there for him is greater and more significant than anything else

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