Friend's Dad Died.

[Memory]

My friend's dad was in a coma for about a week and finally passed away. How should I comfort my friend? Should I just play it as nothing happened or what?

[Magus]

Nah, go hug him. Tell him "my condolences", I hope that works. Sorry, I am not very good at that kind of things.

[Fourth Dimension]

well just let them know that you are there for them and stick by there side they prolly need a friend right now

[Donkey]

If they don't want to talk about it, don't talk about it. Don't purposely avoid it completely, treat them just as you did before. If they need you, you will know.

[TravM]

If I was in your situation, I'd briefly let him know beforehand about how you'll still be there for him. I don't think that'll hurt too bad, it's always nice to have friends who'll openly say they'll support you, so I think he'll understand. However there's the chance he doesn't have the urge to talk to you specifically about it, so be somewhat wary. I mean, you don't want to dig if he doesn't want to talk to you about it. Maybe a hug and like someone said above, "condolences", would help. His father's death certainly doesn't have to be the topic of every conversation, but don't ignore it completely. :) Hope any of this will help.

[Lord C]

My friend's mum died two years ago and initially I made the mistake of not wanting to talk about it incase he didn't. I'm not saying you should force them to talk about it but let them know that you are there otherwise they can feel very alone at a time when they need you as a friend.

[Memory]

Thanks guys, I appreciate it.

[Quahog]

Support him. He's probably going through a lot, trying to deal with the loss of his father, so the best thing that you can do, is just support him as a good friend, and understand that he is trying to deal with a loss.

If he doesn't mention it, don't talk about it, because that might make him upset.

[Love.Hate]

Two of my friends dads have died.
Its hard, and awkward at times.. Just try not to mention the word "dad" for a while.
As that can make them upset, but they will eventually get used to it.

Lots of hugs, Talk to them about there good memories with their dad. As it can be a good way for them to accept and come to terms with their loss. But if they are not ready for that, just let them know your always there if they need to talk/ go out.
Try to make them feel as normal as possible, you dont want people treating them any differently as it will isolate them and make them feel worse..

Hope this has helped and good luck.

[cheergurl]

Just ask how he's doin, and be there for him. If he wants to talk about it, listen.

[sieg]

dont get in his face about it, he will lash out at you and make both of you feel bad. just let him know your there fro him and invite him to the movies or something. if he wants to talk then listen. hugs also help

[AudioCity]

Hugs are the most important thing :) just try not to smother them, also some normalcy will help them get their life back on track again so just try to do things as normal as possible :)

[Bluesman]

Just offer him condolences, tell them that you're there if they need someone to talk to.

[MariettaNate1995]

Just be there for him. Hang out with him. He is gonna be out of it for quite a while. If you give him things to do and some distractions it will help. He still needs to deal with what has happened, but dealing with it all at once can suck.

[Jennifer's Ashes]

My best friends father died when we were nine. When I heard, I ran up the street to her place and we fell in to each others arms; her dad was great. At the time she never really brought him up after the first few weeks so naturally no one else dared to, but sometimes if you spoke about your dad around her you could see the tears forming, but now we just remember how wonderful he was and share our favorite memories with him.
One of my newer friends' dad died more recently but before I knew her, I came into the picture a few weeks later. She sort of fell out with the other girls at school (there were only 11 of us in the grade) so I was there for her shoulder to cry on. Sometimes literally. And I think I helped her out.

I know you weren't really asking for my life story and I'm sorry I gave it to you, but I thought my experiences might help.