It is hard to comfort someone who has just
     lost a loved one.  Emotionally, they are often
     unable to tell you what would make them feel
     better or even to express how much your 
     presence means.
          It is important to remember that the friendship
     and sympathy you offer at this time is needed 
     and and wanted.  It is a great help to the family
     to know that their loved one was valued by others and will be missed.
          Often we offer sympathy at the time of death and only at that time.  However, your
     friendship and support is needed and wanted perhaps even more during the months that
     follow.  Adjusting to death takes time and finding the desire to rebuild a life without the
     loved one is very difficult.
          The love and concern of friends and family are often the most important element in
     this adjustment.
          Information about "what you can do" is available from our staff.  Please call.