Capricorns and death

My cap boyfriend lost his brother very suddenly and unexpectedly to a heart attack today. As a virgo, I tend to be pretty unemotional and accepting when it comes to death and the grieving process. I know that caps are down-to-earth, and he seems to be keeping a level head, but I know he is grieving nonetheless.

My question is, what's the best way to "be there" for a cap during a time like this? How should I comfort him in a way that he will appreciate?

It may seem a silly question to ask, but different signs approach death and grieving very differently. How do Capricorns do it?

Actually, our relationship is fairly young. It's remarkably strong for being so new, and we're in love. (you should see our composite chart! apparently, it's a match made in the stars) but that's exactly why I feel it's so important for me to be there for him now. I want to be able to comfort him, because it's important to know you can turn to your significant other in times of emotional trauma.
This trauma is still pretty new (he only died 6 hours ago), and he seems to be doing very well - keeping a level-head and accepting the situation. He doesn't seem very emotional or even terribly upset (both his sun and moon are in cap, go figure). But nonetheless, it was his brother. He has to be feeling something.

hi virgoddess,
i am so sorry for your and your love's loss. you may receive better input from a capricorn male, but for me and based on my experiences as a female, i would say that i need compassion (as would anyone) right off the bat. i would want to know my significant other is right beside me, and staying close by side until after the funeral, at which point i would probably go into hiding to deal with my grief on my own. then i would want my significant other to consistently offer to be there for me but allow me space to grieve on my own, and when i am ready i would expect him to be there for me immediately. childish to a point, i know, but that's how i operate in times of grief. i should add that i've been to many many funerals in my lifetime, mostly older family members but also two friends my age so i have experience with the different stages of grief. people that haven't experienced death close-hand might not react the way i do.
i have to say the fact that you are so willing to rapidly research how to be supportive for your cap speaks volumes of your relationship.
best wishes, and God (or your Allah, or ?) bless.

lot's of books have been written about loss and grieving. maybe look for something specific to males and/or the loss of a mother.

when someone suddenly passes there are usually lot's of arrangemnts to make, etc...

you might be able to support him through this difficult time: by running errands, staying at the house to answer calls, helping to feed and board out of towners, even babysit if needed..

being a cap just leave me alone let mehave my space, death ends a life but not a relationship, I need to left alone to deal with it in my own way.

a capricorn has to do it alone let him have his space.