ya, my friends mother died. just be like "i'm really sorry," then give him a hug then go "if theres anything you need, let me know. anything at all, i'm here for you" just let him know that you are there for him, support means a lot
My dad unexpectedly passed away almost a year ago. It was a week before Christmas and I was supposed to fly home in few days when I got that dreadful call. It was definitely the hardest thing I've ever had to deal with. Nothing anyone says can help really. Only time and good memories can help ease the pain....and friendship. Instead of talking about the lost loved one try to talk about somehting that you guys have in common. Plenty of people are going to be saying "sorry" and "i'm there for you". Try to take his or here mind off the situation. That's what helped me anyway.
I lost my mother a couple years ago. What I needed was a friend who would be there and also be able to take my mind off things. Its less what you do but more how you act. Take him out for a drink, go golfing, skiing anything so he's not at home feeling depressed with other depressed people
I would try to get this out of his head. Its easier to accept death my not thinking too much about it. I will try to be as close as possible.You know a true friend
I know a kids whos mom died of cancer a year or two ago. We were like best friends like 7th to 10th grade, then we kinda separated cuz we all thot he was gay... I felt kinda bad when I heard she had passed away because I knew his mom real well and she was a cool lady. Dude isnt gay tho. I chilled with him and my other dude a few days ago and we got high.
Just let him know that you will be there for him if he needs anything. You can say "sorry" if you want but he'll be hearing it from about 250 people. As long as he knows that you've got his back if he needs to talk or if he needs cheering up or anything. Also, don't try and emphasize it if he is coping pretty well. What will help the most is if everything else in his life is the same as it was before.
nothing in the form of words really helps in that situation, which i have been in. a look in the eye, a firm handshake, and a calm, generic "im sorry" is your best bet.
my freinds dad died 2 yrs ago that we were all tight with and the only thingi could do was get him high and wasted and he started cryin sum and this is the hardest kid i kno so understand that shit