Writing Your Sympathy Card

Find the right words to express your condolences

Dealing with the loss of a loved one is one of the toughest challenges for the family and friends of the deceased. In moments of grief, finding the right words can be hard. After all, you want to express your condolences in a sensitive and appropriate way.

If you're struggling with choosing the right words for your sympathy card, then let our condolences and text ideas inspire you.

Short condolence card messages

• Remembering [name] with fondness. He/she was such a wonderful person.

• Sending you love and comfort during this difficult time.

• Our deepest sympathy. We are so sorry for your loss.

• Our hearts go out to you. Sending you our sincere condolences.

• We are so sorry for your loss. Here to let you know that we are there for you at any time.

• With heartfelt condolences.

• With love and deepest sympathy for your loss.

Personal condolence card messages

• I'm so sorry for your loss. [Name] was a truly remarkable person, and I'll always remember their [specific characteristic].

• I am deeply saddenes by the passing of our dear friend [Name]. Please know that I am here for your to support with you anything you need.

• I'll never forget the impact [Name] had on my life. They brought so much joy and laughter into the world, and I feel blessed to have known them.

• In the quiet moments of sorrow, may you find peace and healing. [Name] will be dearly missed and honourably remembered.

• I am so sorry for your loss. If there's anything I can do to help ease your burden, please don't hesitate to ask. You're not alone in this journey.

Mourning Quotes

• "Sorrow is how we learn to love. Your heart isn't breaking. It hurts because it's getting larger." - Rita Mae Brown

• "Grief is the last act of love we have to give to those we loved. Where there is deep grief, there was great love." - Unknown

• "What one carries in his heart, can not be lost by death." - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

• "Sadness flies away on the wings of time." - Jean de la Fontaine

• "The bonds of love will not be cut through by death." - Thomas Mann

• "The most beautiful thing a person can leave behind is a smile on the face of those who think of them."

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