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Words for when there Are No Words: Writing a Mememorable Condolence Note
Deborah R. Chappa
PREFACE
CHAPTER 1
The Written Word Still Weighs In
Your words offer a gift of comfort. Keys to Comfort are explained,
and Personal Memories will infuse a note with warmth.
CHAPTER 2
When You Do Not Know the Deceased
Despite your lack of acquaintance with the deceased, Keys to Comfort
guide your message.
CHAPTER 3
Let Them Know:
You Knew of Their Vigilance to The End
Recognizing personal sacrifices made by survivors lends significant
compassion.
CHAPTER 4
When a Child Has Died
Leaders of international support organizations offer insights on when
words of sympathy are meaningful or meaningless. Death
circumstances include miscarriage, illness, accident, and murder.
CHAPTER 5
Notes to Children and Teens
Not to be forgotten, the sorrow felt by youths will be affected by your
voice of support.
CHAPTER 6
Condolence After a Suicide
Support group leaders share new insights about suicide, the unique
distress of survivors, and comfort you can offer.
CHAPTER 7
If You Have Been a Visiting Caregiver
You have forged bonds with patients and families as you worked on
the front line of care. Channel your feelings into words.
CHAPTER 8
When You are The Walking Wounded
Your feelings need a voice when a special relationship ends.
CHAPTER 9
An Anniversary Note
Yours can be a golden gift to survivors.
CHAPTER 10
The Death of a Four-Legged Family Member
The love for our pets is powerful. Their deaths do matter, and your
condolence note does help.
CHAPTER 11
A Call for Courage: Responding to a Lost Job
If work consumes more hours than any other aspect of our lives, its
loss can be deeply wounding. Your words of empathy are a balm.
CHAPTER 12
I'm Sorry (I Think) About Your Divorce
50% of marriages end in divorce. Your caring note in response to this
life wound is worthwhile.
CHAPTER 13
Other Remembrances
Add warmth to memorial gifts and spiritual expressions of
condolence with your words and sensitivity.
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