Condolence Messages

When someone you care about experiences the loss of a loved one, finding the “right” words to say or write in a sympathy card can be challenging and feel overwhelming.

Even the most skillful wordsmith may wonder, “What if I say the wrong thing and make them feel worse?” What’s important to remember is that your message should send a sincere sentiment that feels personal to the person receiving it, while expressing your love, compassion and support.

To help, we’ve put together some valuable tips to use the next time you need to write a sympathy card. From losing a parent or spouse to saying goodbye to a pet, our suggestions can help you show your support and empathy to your loved ones during an emotionally difficult time.

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Condolence Messages for Loss of Wife

He who finds a good wife finds a treasure, and not even all of the money in the world, the biggest fortune, nor any amount of luxury or friendships can replace her absence. Since the beginning of times and throughout every civilization that has existed and prevailed, wives have played a significant role and were always valued for their abilities and attributes. An honorable wife has always symbolized a happy and joyful family, making them prime elements of any functioning society. Moreover, beyond all of their attributes and abilities, wives are life partners and lovers whose absence is capable of breaking even the most hardened heart.
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Condolence Messages for Loss of Husband

The loss of a husband is a heart-rending event that can without a doubt leave the bereaved in a complete state of confusion, hopelessness, desolation, and more than anything else loneliness. For many, as the years pass and children take their own path, elderly parents pass away, and old friends move farther and farther away, the one true companionship that remains is their spouse’s. Nevertheless, beyond the sorrow of losing a lifelong companion, add to it losing a caregiver, the father of your children, your best friend, and most importantly the person you once promised to share your life with.
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Condolence Messages for The Loss of Sister

The death of one’s sister is often one of the most unexpected and ultimately shocking deaths any one of us can experience. From a young age, we unconsciously prepare ourselves to one day find ourselves saying our farewells to our parents. On the other hand, most of us don’t consider the idea of one day having to bury one’s sister or having to say a final goodbye, especially if she died at a young age. Regardless of the type of relationship one has with their siblings, losing one of them never goes without bringing some level of distress and agony. For many, a sister is their best friend, caregiver, roommate, or biggest support system.
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Condolence Messages for The Loss of a Brother

Offer words of sympathy to someone who is grieving for the loss of a brother. Here are the most heartfelt condolence messages to consider.
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Condolence Messages for Loss of Father

Expressing one’s condolences doesn’t have to be hard. A thoughtful message or heartfelt words can be of vast comfort and support for those who mourn the loss of a loved one. However, even if there is no need to complicate oneself, we can’t deny that what we say to someone who has lost a dear one is indeed a very sensitive and delicate manner. This post, in particular, is centered around what to say in relation to the loss of a father. The loss of a parent is one of the most difficult and wounding deaths anyone can experience.
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Condolence Messages for Loss of Dog

Losing a beloved pet is never an easy process or something any of us can prepare for. Finding the right words to comfort and support a loved one who is going through this type of transition is often a delicate and highly sensitive manner. Beyond all of our intentions and willingness to help them feel better, there are many times in which our message can cause further discomfort or be misinterpreted.
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Condolence Messages for Loss of Mother

The death of one’s mother is one of the most heart-rending events to encounter in life. Regardless of the closeness of one’s relationship with their mother and the ages of the deceased and the relative, such an occurrence can leave the bereaved in agony and despair. Blood relationships are always special, but the relationship with a mother is even more profound. It is not only defined by love, care, and concern but also unconditional sacrifice in bringing one into this world and then fostering their growth. Sending condolences on such an occasion is a sensitive task as one needs to tread…
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Condolence Messages for Work Colleagues

What do you say to a colleague when they’ve suffered a loss of a loved one? It can be tricky to navigate this, since the relationship is likely to be mostly professional. We do often get to know our coworkers on a personal level, sometimes even going for an after work drink if not attending holiday parties together. We may know some information about their lives, but not think of these people as close friends. It could feel like more of a fairweather acquaintance.
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Condolence Messages for Friends

When your friend loses a loved one, whether it’s a parent, grandparent, child, or other close relation, a natural reaction is to support your friend however you can. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy to know how to comfort someone who’s grieving. Even if you have a similar experience, the heartbreak in someone else still can feel inaccessible or impenetrable. One of the best things to remember is that you’re not going to make the pain go away. Your primary purpose is to show your friend how much you love and care for him or her, and that you’re there to give support in whatever way you can. There’s a lot of things you can do if someone you’re really close to loses a loved one.
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Condolence Messages for the Loss of a Grandmother

Offer words of sympathy to someone who is grieving for the loss of a grandmother. Here are the most heartfelt condolence messages to consider
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Condolence Messages for the Loss of a Grandfather

Offer words of sympathy to someone who is grieving for the loss of a grandfather. Here are heartfelt condolence messages to consider.
Condolence Messages for the Loss of a Grandfather
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