Whether it’s a parent, grandparent, child, neighbor, sibling, dear friend, or even a neighbor who has recently died, the pain that can feel insurmountable sometimes for those in mourning.

Dear Miss Manners: My childhood friend’s young daughter just tragically died. I am heartbroken for her. I feel like I just don’t have the words to express my sympathy, and I surely don’t ...

It's hard to know what to write in a sympathy card or how to comfort a friend. If you're at a loss for words, these sympathy messages and quotes can help.

Life & Culture Miss Manners: Friend should stop, think, before putting money in widow’s sympathy card Published: Jul. 05, 2025, 6:00 a.m.