MOURNING A SINGLE FRIEND - CONDOLENCES

MOURNING A SINGLE FRIEND — CONDOLENCES

A childhood friend died a short time ago and we can’t figure out how to contact his family to offer our condolences. He wasn’t married nor did he have a SO — that we know of.

He was visiting friends of his in Palm Beach as a houseguest when he died “peacefully in his sleep,” but we don’t know the names of his hosts.

We just heard about his death in Palm Beach through a mutual friend who didn’t know the details. As the deceased did not have a next of kin, we don’t know how we can express our sympathy. What would you suggest?

–Name Withheld

Go to Legacy.com to find information about your friend and where to send your condolences. He may not have had a close next of kin, but information as to who that closest person might be, can possibly be found there.

The site will list the name of the deceased and person in charge of his estate (either a partner, significant other, lover, cousin, lawyer, an estate manager, appointed representative, or closest blood relative), along with the name of the funeral home director, who handled the burial and should respond in a timely fashion to a quick phone call to provide you with that contact’s information.

There is no time constraint on sending a condolence note. Whoever is handling your friend’s personal affairs will appreciate your taking the time to write him or her a note.

~Didi

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