Apr 02, 2020
Expressing sympathy while practicing social distancing can be challenging, as everyone learns to navigate this new environment. With funerals and memorial services being cancelled, delayed or livestreamed due to restrictions on gatherings, there are still many meaningful ways to share condolences and connect with those grieving in their time of need.
1-800-Flowers.com has expanded its resource hub, ‘Celebrating a Life,’ to incorporate helpful tips for expressing sympathy in thoughtful ways during the current health crisis, including:
· Know what to say. It is always acceptable to simply say, “I’m sorry for your loss.”
· Be mindful of social media. Review the Facebook, Instagram and Twitter handles of the person who is grieving to see if the news has been shared on those platforms. This will help determine if reaching out via social media is appropriate.
· Consider a thoughtful gesture. Offerings from houseplants and flowers, to comforting gourmet food baskets and remembrance items, can help convey deepest sympathies. Assistance on how best to offer heartfelt condolences is available by calling a 1-800-Flowers.com Sympathy Specialist at 1-866-538-2259.
· Remember to check in. Whether someone lost a loved one recently or a year ago, social distancing can make them feel more alone. Sharing a complimentary sympathy eCard can help connect with them and see how they are coping.
Additional sympathy resources, including etiquette, writing a condolence note and more, may be found here.
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