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 ...

Many people agree with you that it is cruel to expect the bereaved to acknowledge letters of sympathy, and you are not likely to offend if you delay doing so. You could even delegate the task of ...

PHILADELPHIA -- When Joe and Jessie McGee's 7-year-old son died of complications from a heart attack this year, they received e-mails recalling his cheerfulness and courage in the face of lifelong ...

Consider these thoughtful sympathy gifts when pondering alternatives to flowers. Knowing precisely what to offer during someone’s most tragic time can be difficult, and certainly delicate. As ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Is it considered necessary to write notes of sympathy about a death on cards specially designed for the purpose? I have given up on finding cards that are acceptable and instead use ...