How would you feel if a friend of yours past away and you didn't find out until a week later?

Question

A friend of mine past away last Thursday from cancer And nobody told me until last night I wasn't even able to pay my respects because they cremated him the next day.He had no insurance and I would have like to help the family out now I feel like I can't do anything because it is a week after the fact and they may take it the wrong way. Any suggestions?

Answer 1

I'm sorry for your loss.

What you should do is make a donation.

Do NOT attempt to do something becuase you feel like the family could not. I promise you this is a bad idea.

If you have the means to do something for this family, please make a donation knowing that it will never matter who made the donation, only the big heart that cared enough to do it.

Answer 2

maybe you should visit the place where they buried him and leave a note for the family? i'm sure they'll get it eventually b/c i'm sure they'll visit. let them know you want to help and explain that you didn't find out until after. good luck!

if i found out a friend passed away and i didn't find out until later, i'd feel sick and really sad- especially if i didn't even know he/she was sick.

Answer 3

you can still send a card, flowers, or a financial donation! its not too late, sorry you missed out on paying ur respects. i had a friend pass n i didnt know til a couple months later. he moved away n was hiding his illness from friends. i was very upset that i didnt know sooner. i'm sorry for your loss!

Answer 4

First off I'd visit them and lwt them know this situation. be honest, they cn't get mad at that. And let them know your intentions. it's hard but you can still pay your respects. no one knows for sure what happens after Death, but chances are he might know that you still care.