Why You Should Always Include a Message When Sending Sympathy Flowers Below you will find sympathy messages for funeral flowers that you can use as is or for inspiration to write your own message. When you order sympathy flowers they always offer the option of adding a message and it can seem overwhelming to think of what to say. You might be tempted to leave it blank or to … [Read more...] about 10 Inspiring Sympathy Messages for Funeral Flowers
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Sample Messages of Sympathy
I want to offer several sample messages of sympathy to help you know how to comfort a hurting friend. Knowing what to say when it seems like there is nothing that can be said is hard. It feels like there are no words that can possibly be said. And in a way, that's true. There really is not anything you could say or do to take away their pain. I think … [Read more...] about Sample Messages of Sympathy
Providing Creative Space
Guest post by Janelle Shantz Hertzler (author of Seasons of Solace) After my husband was killed by a drunk driver, several of my aunts provided time, supplies, and expertise in the area of scrapbooking. Now that I am five years beyond my husband's death and have worked on graduate studies in the area of trauma healing, I know that finding creative outlets for painful … [Read more...] about Providing Creative Space
Free Horse Sympathy Cards You Can Print & Send Today
The following horse sympathy cards are free to print and share with a friend. Scroll down for some ideas for some sample messages of sympathy for pet loss. Gold Swirls Horse Sympathy Card This sympathy card reads: "So many steps you took together..." Click here for this Free Printable Sympathy Card It features a beautiful scrapbook style layout. The light colors make a … [Read more...] about Free Horse Sympathy Cards You Can Print & Send Today
Simple Ways of Comforting the Bereaved
Comforting the bereaved can seem overwhelming, however it really is possible. Instead of trying to cheer up a grieving friend, focus on being supportive and helpful. Part of being supportive is understanding grief. Another great way to be supportive is to be a great empathetic listener. These two things can do so much to comfort a hurting loved one. When it comes to … [Read more...] about Simple Ways of Comforting the Bereaved