<p>When speaking to the bereaved after a funeral or cremation service, it can be tricky to figure out the right things to say. Read on to learn more about it.<br /><br /> After a funeral or a cremation service, it is common for guests to approach the bereaved with words of encouragement and their deepest condolences. If you are expecting to have the talk to someone who is grieving, you may be concerned about if you&rsquo;ll say the right things or not. For some direction on this matter, continue on reading. If you are in the area and are looking for reputable <a href="/hidden-pages/funeral-home-cremations-wakefield-va">funeral homes in Wakefield, VA </a>then feel free to give us a call or stop by for a visit so that we may be able to address any of your questions or concerns. We are always more than happy to help! We look forward to speaking with you. <br /><br /> <strong>Let the Bereaved Speak More</strong><br /> When speaking to a friend or loved one who has just lost someone important in their life, it&rsquo;s important that you avoid taking over the conversation entirely. While it is completely fine to begin the conversation and ask simple questions, we strong advise against being the only one speaking and not making any time for the deceased to speak. Truthfully, it typically is unlikely that your friend or loved one will feel like speaking much, especially given what they&rsquo;ve recently experienced. Although they may not have much to say, we still recommend that you ensure that you give them the space to speak about what&rsquo;s on their mind while having a conversation. We also suggest that you use what they do feel comfortable speaking about and expanding upon it. In this way, you are having an effective conversation that your friend or loved one feels comfortable with as they were the one to introduce the topic of conversation initially. It&rsquo;s important that you encourage your friend or loved one to speak as they may be hesitant to express their feelings without knowing that it is completely welcome and wanted. Be sure to validate what they are feeling so that they are aware that they are not alone in how they are feeling. <br /><br /> <strong>Show Your Support Through Simple Questions</strong><br /> Instead of prodding with a million open-ended questions, we recommend using simple questions when speaking to someone who has just experienced a tough loss in their life. You can try asking questions like, &ldquo;Are you sure you don&rsquo;t need anything?&rdquo; &ldquo;How have you been feeling?&rdquo; or &ldquo;Is there anything I can do to help?&rdquo;. Using these types of questions will make them feel supported, cared for, and comfortable when speaking to you about difficult subjects. <br /><br /> <strong>Express Your Empathy and Grief </strong><br /> While many people are all too familiar with expressing their empathy to those who have just experienced a loss, there are few who actually strive to show empathy. Empathy is different than sympathy in that it is about you understanding and sharing in the feelings of others. With this type of approach, the person who is grieving will feel much more comforted and understood when speaking to someone who is expressing empathy over sympathy. <br /><br /> Learn <a href="/about/what-makes-us-different">more about our funeral homes</a> in Wakefield, VA!</p>