Question

Why do people express apologies when a loved one passes away?

Answer 1

Most people are very uncomfortable with grief and don't know how to deal with someone who is mourning a loss.. . "Sorry" is often the only thing they can think of to say to express their sympathies. Unfortunately, although some people appreciate the condolences (I did after my grandmother died last summer), for other people, they just make things worse.

Answer 2

Why would it drive you crazy? Because you didn't care? . . Death is hard to deal with -- for you, and for those talking to you. Cut them slack, and yourself too.

Answer 3

It's an expression of condolences. They feel sorry for your loss.

Answer 4

people say sorry when a loved one dies because they are sorry for your loss.

Answer 5

It is their way of showing you they feel bad for you and understand what a big loss it is.. It is politeness and said by decent people, it has been said for so long now it has become a custom.

Answer 6

JUST KEEP TELLING EVERYONE YOU RUN INTO---GEES MY GRANDMA DIED---WHAT DID YOU EXPECT THEM TO SAY---GOODIE, SHE SHOULD HAVE DONE IT EARLIER??? YOU NEED SOME MATURITY BEHIND YOU AND THE ABILITY TO CREATE A CONVERSATION THAT DOES NOT CENTER ON A DEATH

Answer 7

Ezpressing their sorrow. You should yoo.

Answer 8

What did you want them to say? To say "sorry" is a shortened way of saying you have feelings of sorrow. If you tell someone a relative died, it is appropriate to express the idea that your feelings are understood and shared. It's called sympathy. Sure, sometimes it is only said to be polite or to avoid hurting your feelings, but even then, it is the right thing for people to do.

Answer 9

I think it's a short way of saying " I feel sorry for you", instead it always sounds like they're apologising!

Answer 10

THEY MEAN THEY ARE SORRY THAT THEY DIED. NOT LITTERLY SRY BUT THEY FEEL SAD ITS LIKE SAYING IM SRY UR GERBAL RAN AWAY