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Try again.
Having lost both my parents within 5 years, I have had a lot of people say a lot things to me.
The best in my books is, "I am very sorry for your loss"
This works at all times (for me).
If you want to go from there, you might ask how she is doing and listen more than speak.
IMHO, it's always best to avoid (some of the ones I heard):
"He's in a better place"
"At least he's not suffering any more"
"Now you can move on with your life"
"It's a drag man"
"Only time will help"
or, any questions about his death, etc.
Take it from someone who has been there.
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