Everyone will die, and everyone will one day lose someone precious to them. That is no secret, on that we can all assent. The inquiry is: how should we respond to the losses of our friends? How should we comfort those who have lost a loved one? What should we affirm to them, if anything? How can we best aid them “cope” with their loss? Some would much inquiry if their grief is our business at all, and so we should affirm nothing! More information: more info