Is there ever anything you can do to help a grieving friend?

[Takebackfrown]

One of my best friend's dad died this morning, relatively suddenly after a short illness. We're in our very early 30s.

I feel so awful for her. We've sent flowers and she's with her mother and partner, but I wish there was something I could do or say. Is there ever anything anyone can do to help someone in the early stages of grief?

This is a question that is so good to ask.
So many 'friends' become frozen because of the fear of doing the wrong thing.

I think the most important thing to do is be there. To not stop contacting your friend. Sometimes people disappear. Maybe cook her something. Hold her. Just keep being there even just with texts.

I hate the way friends just go. Thanks for being a really good friend.

I loved receiving cards after my mother suddenly died some came from most unexpected sources. Later on it was just nice when people asked about her. Wing allowed to talk a out her was good

Be there as and when needed. People brought food - home cooked and lots of cake- when my daughter died. That was nice. Regular messages to let her know you are thinking of her/ checking in.