While you probably don’t need us to state the obvious for you, we will. No one wants to send a condolence message or write a sympathy card. It sucks. Someone that you care about lost someone that they ...

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If you're at a loss for words, these thoughtful condolences and sympathy messages can help express your support to loved ones. Knowing how to express your sympathy in person or write condolences ...

You know that feeling when you sit down to write a condolence card and the page just stares back at you? It's hard to fit love and loss into a few lines, and that's okay. If you're wondering what to ...

Losing someone we love is one of the hardest things in life. During such moments, kind words can bring comfort and support to those grieving. It’s not always easy to know what to say, but even a ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was taught by my mother and grandmother, who practiced what they preached, that condolence letters are to be acknowledged. Their practice was to answer every condolence letter ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Last summer, I attended a barbecue with my husband’s co-workers and their families. I was introduced to a co-worker’s wife, who was wearing a T-shirt commemorating her close ...