person A: One of coworkers passed away. I dont want to go back to work.
person B: Oh no. I am so sorry to hear that. Were you close with this coworker?
person A: Yes_comma_ we were good friends. 
person B: Than I completely understand that would be so hard
person A: Yes. I was out of the state when it happened. I missed the funeral.
person B: That would even make it worse. Did it happen all of a sudden?
person A: Yes. It was very shocking.
person B: I am so sorry for the loss. Good friends are so hard to come by