bereaved person

"I am deeply sorry to each and every bereaved person and each and every person who suffered," she says, close to tears.

He also advised people not to ask a bereaved person if they want help as they may be already inundated with questions.

Overfed: I can’t imagine how the concept of bringing food to a bereaved person has escaped you.

"Of course we know the prime minister can't meet every bereaved person, but we really feel he should be meeting one of the largest groups of bereaved families in the country."

Saying you’re sorry, and then never mentioning the death again is not a good idea, unless the bereaved person has asked you expressly to do this.