How do you console someone who suffers the loss of a loved one who dies on his / her birthday?

Question

How do you console someone who suffers the loss of a loved one who dies on his / her birthday?

Answer 1

Just be there for them. there's nothing else that can be done

Answer 2

Maybe try to put like a positive spin on it?  Something like, in the future when you've grieved, you'll be able to share your birthday with the day that we honor _____?  Or you will always be connected?  

Answer 3

Don't mention the birthday, that is a different item.  What is at hand is the death of a loved one.  Something like, I am sorry for your loss, _________was such a good person and has offerred so much to this world.  They will be missed.

Answer 4

jeeeeeee

mmmm well take him outta his village or even country on a vaccation believe me it always works..

Answer 5

U JUST TRY TO B THERE FOR THEM,MAYB OFFER TO TAKE THEM TO THE PERSONS GRAVE,,TIME WILL HEAL THERE HEART,,PEACE

Answer 6

This might sound a little stupid but i did the same thing (no one died on my birthday) but i didn't liek the number so i changed my birthday :) same month just from feb 4th to feb 21st. she could do that. Celebrate her birthday like its on a different date

Answer 7

I don't think it possible. Just give him/her someone they can talk and cry too. Make sure you listen, tell them it's okay and give out hugs.

Answer 8

That is a hard one to deal with. My brother died on my birthday and I was devastated. It just took time and space.

Answer 9

my mother died on my Birthday.

I've had one birthday without her, and it SUCKS!!

I don't think anything can console my hurt, and longing for my mom.

Answer 10

Aw thats sad.

I guess you have to let time heal the pain and be there for them.

Answer 11

Just let them know your there for them....

Answer 12

OMG...This is bizzard but here it goes...My great-greadfather died the same day I was born. actually the same moment i was born. I feel a certain connection with him even though i never knew him...Use that...tell your friends that that person was reborn on the same day she/he was born and that he/she should rejoice! [she won't like it and she will be sad but it's true]

Answer 13

That is very sad.  Just be there for them and let them talk as much as they want.  Sometimes it helps if the picture of the loved one is there and they can look at it and hold it.  It comforts them.  Being there is the best thing.  You don't even need to say anything.  No "I know how you feel"  or anything like that.  They know you are there for them and kind of forget about the Birthday for that year.  You can always celebrate it at a later date.  

Answer 14

That is a very sensitive topic... and I know how hard it is because my best friend  was in a car accident on his birthday with his sister. He had his seat belt on but his sister didn't...he was okay but his sister flew through the windshield and died. (His sister was driving)  I sent them a card and went to the funeral and told my friend that I was there for him if he needed me.  

Answer 15

Hold them then Give them oral but do not expect  the favor returned it's all about them you know.  

Answer 16

That is the worst thing!

I would try to keep this person occupied with a drive in the country, lots of love and all your prayers when you are not with them!

Bless you for caring and asking!

EDIT:

I cannot imagine the coward that would give my answer or any of the above a "thumbs down"....[Unbelievable].