friends help: What do you do for a friend when her mum has just passed away? - Help.com

I think you should stop by the house to ask if there is anything that you can do to help. Besides that give lots of hugs and be a good listener! I am so sorry for your loss!

I would definetly let her know you are there for her if she needs anything this is all you can do.

Let them both know how you feel about their mom passing and that you are there for them for whatever they need. Definately don’t wait until the funeral to talk to them, but it would be nice of you to buy a rose or something for the funeral. Her sister may just need someone she knows she can depend on to tell her feelings, let her know you can be that person if you are both willing.

All u reaaly can do is make sure they know ur by their side.

Can you go to your friends house?

*maximina gives moogan a big hug*

You should try to talk to them in person, but if you are unable, at least they know you are thinking of them. It’s hard to deal with someone you are close to passing, but you have to let them and yourself know that you will get through. Be strong for your friends and they will return the favor when you need someone to lean on one day.

Sounds an awful situation what your going through. Just let them know you’re there then she how she reacts to you. My friend had twins and 1 died at 4 days old, its so hard because you don’t know what to do for the best but I’m sure she’ll appreciate any help you give her.

Sometimes not much we can do but be there… that’s good that you’re calling and expressing your sympathy and just ask if you can do anything at all to help them through this time… just be gentle and ask how they’re holding up. Otherwise they just need time to mourn right now too, and they have a funeral to get through which is really hard. After that you play it by ear and just try to be there if they need to talk or cry about things. It’s so hard when these things happen so unexpectedly. My sympathies.

i agree with cattail

I would just try and provide as much support and comfort as I can.

i would call over, its more personal and just give them as many hugs as possible especially the one who is finding it hard to show her feelings, personally i think you should just take her aside, say nothing and just hold her. this will crete an enviroment, she will feel safe in and if she starts talkin, dont interrupt just listen and u should take the time and listen to the other sister 2!!! hugs and kind words of support and memory are your greatest asets at a time like this. I am so sorry for the loss, good luck!!!

I think calling is fine… they might actually be quite busy with things right now, making arrangements and so forth, and hardly have time to just cry… It’s after it’s all over they may need more support… because it’s so hectic to get through it all so fast after someone passes away and make the arrangements and talk to all the people at the funeral… and then afterward it’s hard to just accept it’s over and their loved one is really gone.

just be there your friend will know how you feel and when you lend an ear to listen just listen and being a friend no matter what you say or try it will never be enough in your heart and mind

if shes not the emotional type id say to visit and not really bring it up. she knows it happened so she might want an escape. take her out, bring icecream, rent a REALLY funny movie. when she is comfortable enough she will bring it up out of nowhere (she reminds me of me…and that usually works). if not just let her know u know it must be hard so when shes ready just call anytime (even if ur in the bathroom)(humor usually is nice and gets me to open up). hope this helped.