How to help friend deal with a family death?

i personally haven't had to deal with death in my family, we haven't even had a death my great grandmother is 98 now and coming from a greek background i have a really big family. anyway my best friends grandmother has passed away and im not sure what to say to her as i have never been in this situation before. i guess i just want her to know im there for her but are there things i should avoid saying


thanksHow to help friend deal with a family death?
Hazel said the real key to comforting. Just listen. Me personally, I wouldn't bring it up at all unless she does. If she starts crying (again from my experience) don't leave her alone, but don't say anything. Just let her cry and sit with her. Trust me, it helps. It says 'I'm here for you' without saying anything.


I've lost both of my grandmothers five years ago and three years ago, and I am crying as I write this. Time does not heal all things. It will never get better, just easier.How to help friend deal with a family death?
Well if she starts to talk about it just listen. I wouldn't give advice and keep on talking about because that usually just annoys people. You can even say to her that you are there for her and stuff. Be sensitive at this time in her life.
You can say you are sorry for their loss, then move on to other topics, unless they want to discuss the death. Give them a big hug, it helps.
The best thing you can do for your friend is just to be there. Don't let her tell you she's just ';fine'; even though you can see she's sad. You don't have to say much, just let her know you're always gonna be around to do the usual things, get a coffee, watch a movie etc. If she wants to talk about it she will. There's no right or wrong thing to say, sometimes just being you is enough. Losing a family member is always hard, especially if they were really close. Right now she just needs you to continue being her best friend. Hope this helps!
first don't bring the subject up
Just be there, by visiting her daily and listening to her....be yourself she needs You to be who you are....
You know, you're a super good friend for caring so much. She's lucky to have you as a friend. My grandmother passed away a while ago (I was 13) and I'm almost 26 now. There's not a whole lot to say to someone who lost somebody close, and if you feel that there are things you should avoid saying, simply don't say them. Sometimes actions speak louder than words, and a hug or a simple ';I'm here if you need me...'; can be more than enough to comfort someone. I'm sure she knows that you care. My condolences to your friend, and I hope you both come out of this okay.