When someone close to him dies, it’s hard for him to think about anything besides his loss. Nevertheless, in this state, one has to do many necessary things - to bother during the funeral, organize commemoration, accept condolences and politely answer them.
Instruction manual
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Of course, your loved ones will understand if you do not respond to their expression of sympathy or rude to them in response. But think about how it will be unpleasant for them - because they are also upset and worried about your loss. Better thank them at least with a nod. Hug a loved one - do not be afraid to seem weak and discover that you need support. People who love you will certainly have it for you.
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Accepting condolences from distant relatives is a rather delicate matter. It all depends on how you experience grief. If you don’t intend after the cousin expressed her condolences, listen to her lamentations about how good the deceased was, it is better to immediately thank her and go to the other guests. Thus, you do not break the rules of decency.
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If you have a desire to cry, you yourself can share memories of the dead, tell the happy moments of your life, cry. The main thing - do not drag out this therapeutic conversation, because other people who came to say goodbye to the dead are waiting for you.
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Your work colleagues will also want to express their condolences to you. It is likely that along with this they will raise a certain amount of money to help you organize the funeral. Some companies also help with transportation. Such assistance should be accepted with gratitude, but not scattered in compliments to the management, because this part of the expenses is provided for in the budget, and material assistance would be collected for any of your colleagues who find themselves in the same situation.
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If the deceased was widely known, it is likely that representatives of the radio, press and television will also want to express condolences to you regarding your loss. Perhaps they want to sincerely support you and then you should politely say thank you to the journalists for their words. However, if you understand that they are trying to talk to you for an interview, feel free to point out such condolences to the door.
