My friends Ashley and Ryan from Center Cut Cook received the news a few days ago that Ryan has cancer. Besides the reasons I mentioned in my other post on this subject (*see below), death is costly to its survivors. The custom of delivering food to a grieving family seems to be world wide. And then the visitation and then the funeral…everyone is there and … A home-cooked meal can’t fix a tough situation, but it can definitely provide comfort when it is needed most. Sometimes a death occurs when you aren't particularly close to the person, but you still want to pay your respects. By providing food, family and friends take on the responsibility of not only providing emotional comfort, but physical support. Read the Food to make someone whose relative has just passed discussion from the Chowhound General Discussion food community. Best suggestions for funeral food to feed a crowd please. Read this article and find out how to "tweak" the custom and make it work. More likely, someone will dig their fingers into it while they're sitting on the floor next to the refrigerator. Join the discussion today. I had absolutely no idea what I’d do if this happened to someone I loved. ... Guide to Food Labels. Whether it’s a joyful transition, like a new baby; or a rough patch, like chemotherapy, I’ve found that the best thing I can do is to bring them food.After all, feeding someone in their time of need is one of the oldest, purest acts of love. A meal brought to your door on a night when you have no energy to cook says that someone is thinking of you. I did that Easter with our friends to bring leftovers home. Though the custom comes from our desire to help, in some instances it may not help. Convenient, comforting food is important, but if you can get the grieving person to eat something healthful, so much the better. What is appropriate to bring or send to those in mourning during a shiva? Once a month I bring food over to the Vet and he takes care of our Samoyed. Read this article and find out how to "tweak" the custom and make it work. When someone dies the family and close friends experience a whirlwind of emotions and the decisions that have to be made come at them fast and furious. For about 24-48 hours they are an emotional roller coaster. After all, feeding someone in their time of need is one of the oldest, purest acts of love. It is very common for individuals making a shiva call, and interested in sending something to a family during Jewish mourning, to send a traditional food item to the shiva house or to plant trees in Israel. At the Dollar store you get 3-4 8" cake pans for $1.00. I am on a rant right now because my mother in law passed away and we … Monday, August 4, 2008 Nice Things To Do When Someone Dies The night before the viewing, I did a pretty extensive internet search for some unique and tactful ideas of things you can do for someone when a person they care about has died. When someone passes away, it’s important to send a sympathy card and/or gift to acknowledge the grieving person’s pain. How to Pay Your Respects when Someone You Know Dies. The custom of delivering food to a grieving family seems to be world wide. ... Drop off food and/or bring cash (or gift cards) for restaurants or grocery stores. I certainly get the better deal. When a family member dies, you, or someone else close to that person, will want to take some basic steps fairly quickly. Recently I’ve had quite a few friends who are going through tough times. In my experience, those who come to offer condolences bring dishes of food for the family to eat at their convenience so that a house full of extended family members will be provided for. Everyone else is going to do that and the family will have more food than they need.