Our lovely neighbour has died suddenly leaving behind his wife and 3 kids (late teens). He was only in his fifties and it was a traumatic death very sadly. We are neighbour and made small talk, the kids babysat for my kids but we weren’t close. I am absolutely heartbroken for them though and want to help in whatever small way I can. I messaged when they went to hospital offering dog walking/any food getting etc and put please don’t feel the need to respond as obviously they had so much going on.
For those who have been bereaved what would have helped? Silent delivery of some home cooked meals so they’re eating something proper? Drop off some M&S treats? Knock and give them our condolences and a nice card? They’ve had lots of family stop by today and with flowers etc so obviously I’ve stayed clear but I don’t want them to think we don’t care. I imagine we are the least of their worries so I don’t want to make it about us at ALL I just want to help make this absolutely dreadful time the tiniest bit more bearable in a practical way if I can.