Letters of sympathy and condolences are personal particularly in regards to the loss of a son.

What do you say when someone loses their child. I hope that youll be able to take comfort in your positive memories of her over time. Words cannot express how wholeheartedly devastated I am to hear of the loss of insert childs name. Do you have some tips on how to listen so they feel safe heard and supported.

I cant imagine how heartbreaking that must have been for you. For a son or daughter who had a very happy relationship with his or her Mom reminders of the good times can create a sweet remembrance in time. I dont know what to say.

Be prepared for this kind of reaction. Remember this child. Honoring their legacy by telling the parent youll always remember their child means the world to them.

We also commend you for reading this. Share a favorite memory or connection with the child. Open strong and say something from your heart.

Start by telling the truth about yourself or asking what happened. You should always first use the name of the person you are writing to. Some people become angry when they lose a young child.

Call the baby a baby talk about the baby mention their baby by name if they decided to name himher. Grandparents are greatly impacted by these losses too both in the heartbreak they feel for their childs loss as well as grieving the death of their grandchild. You too can write a powerful condolence card to someone who has lost a child if you follow these six suggestions.