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My sister-in-law’s husband died last year, and for a while, I was at a loss for words. What could I say that would matter? What use are condolences after the loss of a spouse? Ultimately, I realized ...

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When and how to show your sympathy in a letter Fact checked by Zerah Isaacs Medically reviewed by Dakari Quimby, PhD A condolence letter is a note expressing your sympathy. It can be a great source of ...

Even the word feels clunky and uncomfortable. "Condolences." No wonder so many of us are at a loss when dealing with loss. The right words can be such a salve for raw, unabating pain. So why is our ...

Writing a sympathy card can seem a daunting task. We want to reach out and express our condolences, but we don’t want to write the wrong thing. It’s hard to know how to express our sympathy and ...

Journal Editorial Report: The week's best and worst from Kim Strassel, Bill McGurn, Allysia Finley and Dan Henninger. Images: Zuma Press/Getty Images/Washington Post Composite: Mark Kelly Both my ...

They say we can always be sure of two things: death and taxes. I think we can also be sure of a third thing. When death comes, and we announce it, someone is bound to respond with an inappropriate ...

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot on Sept. 10, 2025, while speaking at Utah Valley University. President Donald Trump and members of his family attended Charlie Kirk's memorial ...