How to Write a Sympathy Card?

Getting Started with a Sympathy Card

Sympathy Cards Messages, Quotes and Poems

A sympathy card or letter communicates your feelings of compassion, understanding and concern for the one who has lost someone close and dear. A sympathy card does not need to be elaborate or two wordy yet it should deliver your feelings and concern for your friend, colleague or relative.

When to Write a Sympathy Card?

A sympathy card is written when someone dear to your friend, colleague, relative, business acquaintance passes and you wish to inform them of your concern and compassion.

Format of a Sympathy Card

Opening Salutations

Dear Julie,
Dear Julie and John,
Dear Julie, John and Family,
Dear Hopkins Family,

Body

Formatting of the body depends on the kind of acquaintance you had with the deceased. In case of knowing the bereaved but having no acquaintance with the deceased you can write:

• You have my sincere condolences on the loss of your mother.
• Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your dear uncle.
• You have my deepest sympathies on the death of your grandfather.
• I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
• I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you.

On the other hand, if you personally knew the deceased but are not acquainted with the bereaved:

• Julie will be sorely missed by us.
• Julie will be sadly missed but warmly remembered in our office.
• I will especially miss Julie’s warm smile and kindness.
• John’s character was an inspiration to so many.
• Julie was a dear friend and she will always be  remembered well.

Closing Your Sympathy Message

Closings are mostly kept simple and clean.

Regards,
Your sincerely,
Truly yours,

Expressive Words of Sympathy, Comfort and Condolences

I’m praying for you You are in my thoughts With Deepest Sympathy My sincere sympathy With Heartfelt Condolences Our thoughts and prayers are with you He/She will never be forgotten The memory of him/her will always be in our hearts Thinking of you Thinking of you during this difficult time May God’s Grace strengthen you May your heart and soul find peace and comfort With loving memories of “name of deceased”, Sent with love and remembrance, Remembering you and “name of deceased” in our minds and in our hearts. Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel about “name of deceased” death.  We are here to support you in your grieving process.; With sincere sympathy,

With thoughts of peace and courage for you, We send you thoughts of peace and courage. Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow. “Name of Deceased” will remain in our hearts forever. We pray the love of God enfolds you during your journey through grief. We send you thoughts of comfort. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. With love and hugs, We will miss “name of deceased”.  We share comfort in knowing “name of deceased” is no longer suffering.  We send thoughts of sympathy and support to you as you begin your journey without “name of deceased”. Name of deceased” brought so many gifts to our life. We will never forget him/her! May your heart and soul find peace and comfort. Peace, Prayers and Blessings,