Using your own words, express your sympathy. Kind words about the person who has died is always appropriate. If the family wants to talk, they usually simply need to express their feelings; they aren’t necessarily looking for a response from you. The kindest response is usually a warm hug and to simply say, “I understand.”
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A colleague who I personally hired ten years ago died suddenly in the California wild fires last week. I retired from that firm 5 years ago, but I want to attend the funeral and say a few words.