3. Offer practical assistance: Offer help with practical tasks that may be overwhelming for them, such as arranging funeral arrangements, organizing paperwork, or running errands. These small gestures can make a big difference during such a challenging time. 4. Respect their grieving process: Understand that everyone grieves differently and at their own pace. Allow the person to express their emotions and respect their way of coping, even if it may differ from your own. 5. Offer a listening ear when they want to talk: