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? asked in Family & RelationshipsFriends · 10 years ago

How to Behave at a friend's mother's Funeral?

Okay, so my friend/aqquantince's mother just passed. The funeral is tonight. Since I don't really know him all that well, I don't know exactly how to behave. After all it's only a visitation. Do I just go up to him and his dad and say "I'm sorry about your loss" blah blah blah, or something more? please respond soon!

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  • 10 years ago
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    Try to keep it simple and polite. Don't get over emotional or talk too much as it won't look genuine. If you are introduced to the father/members of the family you should show your respects by saying that you are sorry for their loss. Don't go out of your way to do this however. Just try to stay close to your friend most of the night, as your main role should probably be to support them through the event.

  • 10 years ago

    You just say Im sorry about the loss h

    Then you put your head down and walk away too much will just get the person even more upset

  • J
    Lv 4
    10 years ago

    just be real, don't add extras if it isn't in your heart, they can tell. Just tell him you're sorry for his loss, and move on. If you aren't really close I doubt he'll expect for you to do too much.

    Good luck

  • 10 years ago

    Yep, you just pay your respects to the family by doing just that.

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  • 10 years ago

    be subtle! try not to be noticed

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