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Informing family and friends of your loved one’s passing may be one of the hardest and most difficult tasks you will ever have to do. Remember to take things slow, lead with compassion, and be kind to yourself throughout the process.

How to inform people about a loved one’s death

From face-to-face conversations to posting to social media to everything in between, there are a few different options when delivering the sad news.

Notifying your loved one’s wider circle

Once your loved one’s closest friends and immediate family are told, you will have to begin sharing the sad news with the larger community of people who knew and loved them. And it’s a good idea to delegate some of this taxing list of calls.

Sharing the sad news when you carry such a heavy heart can be hard, but it’s important to let others into your circle of grief and allow them to support you at this very difficult time.