Pointers from a grief guide, a hospice administrator, and an advice columnist on writing condolence notes, as well as thoughtful cards to send. Advertisement. SKIP ADVERTISEMENT ...

It is peculiar to think that a mass stamped expression -- “Sympathy,” or in the case of letters of thanks, “Thank you” -- is better than the personal, handwritten word.

NEWPORT BEACH (CBSLA.com) — Nearly two million people have signed an online condolence card for Sandy Hook victims which was started by an Orange County man. David M. Paine, of Newport Beach ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My father has passed, and we received many condolence messages, memorial donations, meal deliveries, flowers and assistance in other ways. My mother, sister and I all live in ...