Hi Lisa - I am sorry to hear about your loss.
I think sometimes, as Lori said, people just don't think before they speak, but also, even when they are close, they don't know what to say, or even how to say what they are thinking and often will just blurt out something and immediately wish it unsaid.
I have found this especially with guys, whether they are taught (by example or just by observation) that as a guy, they don't need, for want of a better word, to show there softer side or whether is in part of male-DNA I am not sure. Having said that there are some amazing guys who can say exactly what they mean and feel and plenty of women who cannot.
Also, with pets, some people don't understand the depth of feelings that are involved - even if they are also close to that animal. They don't realise that your emotions are just as involved as with a human loved one and that these feelings need to be acknowledged and worked through in the same way.
Take care Lisa and I am sure you will have lots of wonderful memories.
