14. "The pain of grief is just as much part of life as the joy of love: it is perhaps the price we pay for love, the cost of commitment.” —Dr. Colin Murray Parkes 15. "Death is a challenge. It tells ...

A condolence letter is a note expressing your sympathy. It can be a great source of comfort for someone grieving the loss of ...

When it comes to death and grief, finding the right words to express the deepest sympathy can be difficult. Loss is a natural part of life, but it often leaves us feeling adrift, unsure, and afraid of ...

While we are often at a loss for words when talking to someone who has lost a loved one, writing a sympathy note can be equally challenging. However, there are some basic guidelines that we can follow ...

Nothing compares to the pain of losing a loved one. When those dark days come — and unfortunately they do for most everyone — the support of family and friends brings much-needed comfort. But knowing ...

The perfect sympathy card is any sympathy card you get around to sending. I give myself this lecture every time I go in search of the perfect condolence card, which these days is too often. Don’t be ...

When my parents passed away last year, I received a lot of sympathy cards, but one in particular really stood out. Just days before my dad passed—I had no idea the end was near—I posted a photo of my ...

“It seems just about everyone knows someone who has died,” one maker said, helping to explain why the cards are now hard to find at many stores. In the greeting card aisles of many stores, sympathy ...

A condolence note may be one of the hardest messages you'll ever have to write. Here's some advice on how to express sympathy, whether online or off. Michelle Starr Science editor Michelle Starr is ...