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 and 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: "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

jamnglamgirlie 17

Saturday 13 April 2013 20:42

I went to my cousins funeral today.

outoftown 26

Sunday 14 April 2013 3:29

Condolences :(

lhamil64_fml 5

Saturday 13 April 2013 21:41

I don't see anything wrong with this really. Sure, it could be interpreted that you enjoyed their death, but it really just sounds like "My pleasure, I'm happy to support you in your time of need". I wouldn't worry about it too much.

suewtsn 3

Saturday 13 April 2013 23:56

That's an appropriate response.

Xotoolyxo 16

Sunday 14 April 2013 2:13

It's okay I'm sure they saw the extreme discomfort on your face.

CRC_101 31

Sunday 14 April 2013 6:12

Yesh, don't worry. Your comment shows you weren't dragged into this, and that you care. Unless you said it with a huge grin on your face and beaming eyes, it was quite fine. They appreciate it, I'm sure, and didn't think badly of it. Besides, honestly, I'm sure the family and everyone has a lot more to be emotional about than a simple comment made by you. Consider that.