It is not quite involved as being empathic but it is an active gesture of going out of your way to provide emotional comfort and support to the griever.

How about condolences? Condolences are intangible offers of comfort. You are able to provide support by being sensitive to the situation. It is an emotional understanding of the griever's feelings. What is sympathy? Sympathy is simply compassion. It is seeing the situation through the eyes of the griever and channeling your emotions in a way that the griever would experience it. What does empathy mean? Empathy is figuratively putting yourself in another person's shoes. We know how important it is to lend a piece of your heart and pay your respects, while being thoughtful, mindful, and open with your condolences. Expressing your feelings and finding the right words of sympathy to offer support and comfort can be a challenging and intimidating experience. One particular type may be a bit more difficult to write than others: sympathy and condolence cards. Wishing happy birthday, sending congratulations, or even just to say 'I'm thinking of you!' Unfortunately, not all greeting cards are cause for celebration. Greeting cards most often bring about thoughts of celebration.

Sympathy quotes for a friend