Sometimes when a common friend or loved one dies, people find it difficult to come up, getting lost with appropriate things to say to others. Though obviously both of you are in the state of shock and are quite saddened by the event, it is still important that you let your loved one know that you are there for him and that you understand how he feels.
There are some things that one must keep in mind when it comes to offering consolation to a friend who has recently lost a loved one – click here.