Writing a Sympathy Note
- Acknowledge the loss and refer to the deceased by name.
- Express your sympathy.
- Note one or more of the deceased's special qualities that come to mind.
- End with a thoughtful hope, wish, or sympathy expression.
How do you write condolences in writing?
Immediate Personal Condolences
- I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.
- I'm stunned by this news. ...
- My heart aches to hear this news. ...
- I love you and I'm here for you.
- Please know that your friends love you and are here for you.
- I'm so sorry. ...
- My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
- God bless you and your family.
What is a good condolence message?
I/We am/are truly sorry to hear of the loss of (Name). Please accept our condolences and may our prayers help comfort you and hasten the journey of his/her soul to Heaven. ... (Name), was such a great person, (He/She) will live on in our memories forever. My heartfelt condolences.
