Notes on Grief

Articles from SundayFolio Co.

Gentle, practical writing about grief, memorials, and what to say when words fail. No platitudes. No "everything happens for a reason."

What to Say When Someone Dies: Words That Actually Help

Word-for-word condolences for texts, calls, cards, and in person - plus what not to say, and what to say when a death is sudden.

Every step from the first 24 hours to the day of the service - decisions, documents, costs, and who to call, in order.

Word-for-word condolence messages for someone who lost their dad - for a friend, coworker, or card - plus the phrases that accidentally hurt.

Gentle, word-for-word sympathy messages for a widow - short card lines, words for a close friend, religious options, and what not to say.

Word-for-word sympathy messages for the loss of a mother, what NOT to say, and how to keep showing up. Written gently, with examples you can

A gentle, practical 7-day plan for organizing a celebration of life or memorial service: checklists by timeframe, program, eulogy, memory ta

40 short, heartfelt sympathy card messages organized by relationship - loss of a mother, father, spouse, child, or pet - plus how to sign a

Our free 9-page guide, When Words Fail, gives you word-for-word messages for every kind of loss, the 10 phrases to avoid, and how to sign the card.