It’s never easy to grieve. You might know that from personal experience. When you hear that a friend of yours is having cremation services in Goose Creek, SC for a loved one, you may understand, somewhat, what they are going through. While grief is always different each time, and in each person, it’s always hard and your heart will likely go out to them. There are lots of things you can do help them through this difficult time and supporting them in certain ways can mean the world to them as they walk into the future and find a new sense of normal. Here are things you might do. 

Send A Care Package

If you live in another area, you might not be able to be with your friend in person, but you can still let them know you care by sending a care package. You can include their favorite snacks, gift cards to area restaurants, a book they might like, scented candles, and anything else you think they would appreciate and enjoy. The idea is to ensure that they feel loved and cared for. You can customize and include whatever you want that you think they would like within this package. 

Deliver Food

Your friend might have a lot more family in their house than normal, some may even be staying with them, and that means more mouths to feed—all while they are grieving. Make up a pan of your famous cinnamon rolls and deliver them in the morning. Have pizza delivered to them or create a fruit basket that they can enjoy between meals. You know all of them need to eat to keep their grief as easy as possible and you can help to facilitate that. 

Shop For Necessities

Every house runs out of things like glass cleaner, dishwasher detergent, toilet paper, and toothpaste, and if your friend has family guests, they might run low on things even faster. Shop for and drop off some of those necessities or ask what they need the next time you go to the store and pick up specifics for them. Call them every other week or so to check in when you are running errands to see if you can help with getting them things, too. 

Offer Assistance With Littles

If your friend has pets or children, they may be overwhelmed with their care in addition to the grief and the planning they have to do for the final services their loved one needs. Step in and offer to help. Maybe you could take their dog on a walk or to the dog park to wear him out so he’ll sleep well that night and not bother your friend. Perhaps you could take their kids out for ice cream to give them a break from the somber house. Offer your assistance and see what works best. 

It's hard to plan cremation services in Goose Creek, SC for someone you love and when your friend is doing just that, reach out and help.