What is best to say to someone after a family member loved one died?

[Anonymous]

[Screenwriter]

I'm sorry for your loss. May I do anything to help? (if you want to make that offer)

IF you know someone well, you likely know if and what they need, and how they deal with stress, AND what to say to them.

Only thing to avoid, "I know how you feel." You DO NOT KNOW. Even if it's their dad and your dad died recently. You have no idea what their relationship was. You can say, "I lost my dad recently. It's a difficult time. Let me know if you need to talk. (again... if you WANT to offer this.)"

[Emiliamazing]

“Hold on to your memories of them, the smiles will remind you of happy times”

[Guy13]

I'm sorry for your loss...

[Ruenella_]

"He's in a better place... we hope."