Butz, 21, was killed Wednesday in the Helmand province of Afghanistan. The combat medic was rushing to the aid of two wounded soldiers when an improvised explosive device exploded, killing all three.

An online book of condolence for the Duchess of Kent has opened on the monarchy’s official website. Members of the public ...

DEAR ABBY: Four months ago, my 15-year-old oldest child was killed in a car accident. It has been really hard. My husband and I are doing our best to take care of our younger children and put our ...

Dear Eric: I have a kind, retired neighbor who I infrequently see, but who is always warm and friendly when we cross paths. Nearly a month ago, my wife received a sympathy card from her expressing ...

Dear Eric: I have a kind, retired neighbor who I infrequently see, but who is always warm and friendly when we cross paths. Nearly a month ago, my wife received a sympathy card from her expressing ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I belong to a group of ladies who are currently living in the United States. Their citizenship status varies. One of our ladies comes from a part of the world that is now engaged in ...

When someone you care about experiences a loss, understanding how best to provide comfort isn’t always simple. Oftentimes we want to offer more than words, something that acknowledges their pain while ...

It's natural to want to help a bereaved family during their time of loss, but whether you should put money in a sympathy card can actually be a bit of a touchy subject. Like everything else ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was taught by my mother and grandmother, who practiced what they preached, that condolence letters are to be acknowledged. Their practice was to answer every condolence letter ...

Dear Eric: When I hear of a death in the family of someone I know, I send a sympathy card. I appreciated the many cards I received when my husband died, and one kind friend donated to a charity we ...

In light of former President Jimmy Carter's death, his foundation, the Carter Center, is asking those whose lives the Nobel laureate touched to write a virtual condolence card for him. "The global ...