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Sally Collins

Sally Collins is a writer and the founder and owner of Sympathy Message Ideas. Her passion is to help others deal with grief and provide assistance with talking to those grieving. Learn more about Sally.

Tribute Messages for a Brother: 50+ Ways to Honor Him

Aug 20, 2026 by Sally Collins

When you lose a brother it’s normal to want to pay tribute to him. He probably had a huge impact on your life and you may have been very close. So how do you sum up a whole life in a few sentences. If you’re staring at a screen or a memorial page or a … Read more

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22 Comforting Prayers for the Loss of a Dog

Aug 19, 2026 by Sally Collins

Losing a dog is hard to explain to anyone who hasn’t been through it. Many people think of dogs as simply pets rather than the part of the family they became. When my own dog passed prayer was something that helped. Not because I had the right words but because I didn’t. So I’ve got … Read more

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15+ Eulogy Examples for a Father in Law

Aug 9, 2026 by Sally Collins

A father in law may not be a father in blood but that doesn’t stop him from being family. Losing your father in law can be just as heartbreaking as losing your birth father. And when the time comes to say goodbye to your father in law trying to find the words to sum up … Read more

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Funeral Poems for an Uncle: 12 Readings to Honor Him

Aug 9, 2026 by Sally Collins

My uncle was such an important part of my life. Losing him was harder than I first expected. An uncle isn’t your father or grandfather so the bond can appear to be less special or deep. But for many of us that isn’t the case. If you’re here looking for the right words to read … Read more

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15 Obituary Examples: Short, Full, For Mother, Father, Brother, Sister & More

Aug 7, 2026 by Sally Collins

Writing an obituary is something we are never really prepared or ready for. When you come to write one you’re likely grieving, maybe sleep deprived and then you have to sum up an entire life in a few hundred words. No obituary can ever really sum up someone in the way we would like. But … Read more

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What to Say at a Funeral Reception

Aug 7, 2026 by Sally Collins

A funeral reception can feel a little strange. The service is over and the formal part is done. But you’re now standing in a church hall or someone’s living room and not sure what the right thing to say or do is. It’s a weird mix of grief and small and most of us find … Read more

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What to Text Your Boss About a Death in the Family

Aug 6, 2026 by Sally Collins

Finding out you’ve lost someone is hard enough. Then you have to tell work. You’re experiencing grief and some of the worst moments of your life and you can barely think straight yet somehow you’re supposed to type out a calm message to your boss explaining why you won’t be in. I had to go … Read more

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Funeral Poems for a Wife (Short, Religious + From Her Husband)

Aug 6, 2026 by Sally Collins

There’s no easy way to say goodbye to your wife. She was your partner and the person who knew you better than anyone. And now you’re being asked to find words for a loss. A poem can help with finding those words. Sometimes a few lines written by someone else say exactly what you can’t. … Read more

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What to Say to Someone With Terminal Cancer

Aug 5, 2026 by Sally Collins

Finding out that someone you care about has terminal cancer is so hard. Obviously it’s nothing compared to what they’re going through but it’s still a shock and something you have to process. And there’s the fact that you’ll want to reach out. You want to say something. But every sentence that comes to mind … Read more

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Funeral Poems for a Grandfather: Comforting Readings & Verses

Aug 4, 2026 by Sally Collins

Saying goodbye to your grandfather is hard. And finding the right words to honor him can feel impossible. That’s where a poem can help. A good funeral poem says the things we struggle to say ourselves. It also gives everyone at the service a quiet moment to remember the grandfather they loved. We’ve got some … Read more

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