Miscellaneous: Condolences

Condolences

By Anonymous - 13/04/2013 00:13 - Australia - Brisbane

Today, I went to the funeral of my friend's brother. It was the first funeral I'd gone to, and I was really nervous. When the service finished, everyone went to pay their respects to the family. After I paid mine, they said, "Thank you for coming." I instictively replied, "My pleasure." FML

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By me - 25/01/2012 03:40 - Canada

Today, I attended an elderly man's funeral. As I approached the casket his wife said, "Thank you for coming." I replied with, "No, thank you." FML

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By jalopenos - 29/01/2009 10:27 - United Kingdom

Today, my friend had to leave work early for a funeral. As he was on his way out, I wanted to say something. All I could think of was, "Have fun!" FML

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By churchman - 28/06/2021 00:01 - United States - Lancaster

Today, I serve at church and had a funeral. As I greeted the family, someone asked how I was doing. Without thought, I responded, "Good to be alive." FML

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By Anonymous - 01/07/2013 20:35 - United States - Tunkhannock

Today, I was working as a nurse, and an elderly man had just passed away. As the patient's wife was leaving she said, "Thank you for taking such good care of my husband." Then I, intending to say "Sorry for your loss," said "Thank you for your loss." FML

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By fuck people - 02/08/2013 20:58 - Canada - Toronto

Today, I attended the funeral of a close friend. Most of the other guests were openly grinning and joking around, and the guy in front of me kept muttering, "That's what she said!" during the eulogy. FML

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By MaySheRestinPeace - 06/03/2020 15:00

Today, a friend asked me to cover his shift at work because his grandmother died. Like any decent friend, I obliged. Later, after leaving, I walked by a bar and saw him inside, laughing and doing shots with all of our friends. FML

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By Alex - 26/06/2014 21:13 - United States - Honolulu

Today, I was at my mom's funeral. My sisters and I were sitting in the front row. The funeral director, whom we had met with twice before, was going around greeting everyone. When she got to us, she asked where our mom was. Seriously? FML

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By Anonymous - 16/10/2021 23:00

Today, an elderly man came into my place of work wearing a nice suit. I commented, saying said he looked nice and asked what the special occasion was. He was going to a funeral. FML

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By oops - 05/04/2009 05:20 - United States

Today, I walked past a church with a bunch of people standing outside waiting for the bride and groom to walk out. When the church doors opened, I yelled congratulations as loud as I could. It was a funeral. FML

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By ... - 12/03/2009 18:57 - France

Today, the really hot guy that works in the same building as me came to work after being away for the past two days. I said, "Look who finally decided to come to work!" His response was, "I had a death in the family, thanks." FML

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razz122 5

Saturday 13 April 2013 5:34

That is a correct response it shows that you care enough to go

ry24 12

Saturday 13 April 2013 5:39

I believe the proper term may be "my condolences for your loss"

Comments

truesarrif 33

Saturday 13 April 2013 7:08

Why are my comments being deleted???!!!!

whatthefreshhell 15

Saturday 13 April 2013 7:10

I kind of doubt they noticed. When I went through that, there were so many people saying the typical "I'm sorry for your loss" that everything kind of bled together. If they did notice though, I'm sure they'll understand OP.

FlyingPie 17

Saturday 13 April 2013 7:12

That sounds okay to me. It would probably be taken to mean that you cared enough to go and grieve with the family.

newbiehere99 6

Saturday 13 April 2013 7:13

Do you work at Chick-fil-A??!? Lol

chanellgymnast 17

Saturday 13 April 2013 7:16

You are very polite. I mean, that is how employees at Chick-Fil-A are trained to respond to customers who thank them. Courtesy matters.

revolution4ever 14

Saturday 13 April 2013 7:16

Don't worry OP. They probably took your response as being your pleasure to be with them through tough times, supporting them if they need it, and caring for them.

olpally 32

Saturday 13 April 2013 7:21

Need a moment? Grab a twix! Its not that bad to say that, op.

simplysarcastics 26

Saturday 13 April 2013 7:21

Don't sweat it that is still acceptable. I am sure they took it the way you actually meant it. But you were nervous and when people loose loved ones we often get no responses or uncaring responses, because people may just not know what to say . But at least you cared enough to speak your best to them.