Practical Ways to Comfort

Cremation services Pennsburg, PA, are a way to honor a loved one’s memory. Is there someone one who is grieving the loss of a loved one, and you want to comfort them? That’s great to provide help and solace to a friend or family member. But, how to do that without ending up hurting their emotions even more, though unwittingly? 

Worry not and apply the below ideas to get things done in the best possible manner. 



1. Be There 

One of the best ways to bring comfort a grieving friend is to show up in person and reflect your support. Sometimes, you need to visit them and at times, you need to ask before showing up. Like, “I’m coming over this weekend, what would be a good time?” 

2. Speak Less, Listen More 

Don’t feel obligated to talk and share your own insights, and ask questions. The most important thing is to listen to their part of story, emotions, and how they are coping with the loss. 

And be sure never to compare your feelings with them, just because you have gone through “exactly the same phase.” Never do that. 

Expect that they might cry, and be ok with it. Don’t try to dissuade them from shedding a tear or two. 

3. Treat Them Gently 

Assure them that you acknowledge their loss and grief and understand their emotions, no matter how irrational they may sound. Remind them more than once that you’re available. And if needed, actually be available, or make yourself available on short notice. 

Don’t wait for them to ask you a favor. Take the initiative. Ask if you can come over and bring some grocery or daily essential items they may have run out of. Or maybe, you just want to give them good company like watching TV together, having a coffee, or weeding their garden. The point is to be there. 

4. Cut Them Some Slack 

Just because you are being gentle with them doesn’t mean you should expect the same from them. The person is navigating through extraordinary events, and they might not call you back or even, say thank you. 

Don’t take it to your heart. 

5. Text or Call Them Regularly 

Grief doesn’t just last a week or a month. To some extent, the loss will always affect your friend, at least for next couple of months, or maybe more. Be there later, too 

Calling them or throwing a text is a great way to ‘be there’ when you’re not actually able to be physically present. Do send a sympathy card or condolence message or a gift as a gesture of love and support. Don’t get offended if they didn’t return your text, or react the way you want to your gift or gesture. Keep calling even if you feel shy or awkward. People need their friends when they’re grieving. 

Follow the above tips, and you are going to prove yourself as a loyal and trustworthy friend, that everyone must have. You can make your friend’s experience easier before and after cremation services Pennsburg, PA.