Offering condolences to a friend or loved one during their time of need is important. Finding the right words for condolence messages can be difficult. You want to make sure you don’t say the wrong thing, or something that might be misconstrued as offensive. You also want to ensure that your words of condolence are heartfelt and meaningful, the sort of thing that would be comforting. But expressing yourself through a short message this way requires thought and consideration.
The sympathy and condolence messages below will give you some inspiration and ideas, taking away some of the pressure you can feel when attempting to come up with the perfect words. Just know that the grieving will appreciate your message as long as it is from the heart and shows you have taken the time and consideration to think of them.
Use these condolence messages and examples as a guide for what you want to say in your sympathy or condolence card.
Condolence Messages
We can’t begin to imagine what you are feeling, but let us share our heart-felt condolence
Today and always, may loving memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength
I am at a loss for words during this sorrowful time. Please know that I am thinking of you and praying for peace and comfort
With our love and deepest sympathy as we remember __________
Please accept our most sincere sympathies for the loss of your __________. May the prayers of all people who love you bring solace to your soul
We can’t begin to imagine what you are feeling, but let us share our heart-felt condolence
Please accept my deepest condolences. I am praying for strength and comfort for you at this time
Thinking of you and wishing you moments of peace and comfort as you remember a friend who was so close to you
Thinking of your family with love and wanting to help out in any way I can
I know this must be a very difficult and demanding time for you all. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers
Short Condolence Messages
My heart is with you in your time of sorrow
Our deepest sympathy
With love and remembrance
Forever remembered, forever missed
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time
You are in my thoughts and prayers
My prayers are with you and your family
Thinking of you during this difficult time
Words can’t express how saddened we are to hear of your loss
May God give you comfort in your time of grief
May the passage of time heal your grief
My family extends to you our deepest condolences
The news of __________ death brings much sadness
May the passage of time heal your grief
We know the day will come but death always leaves us with grief
We are thinking of you during these difficult times
My prayers are for you during this sorrowful time
I am sorry about your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers
When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure
May your memories give you peace and comfort
Sharing in your sorrow. With love and friendship
Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts
May your heart and soul find peace and comfort
May you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you
We send you thoughts of peace and courage
We pray the love of God enfolds you during your journey through grief
With caring thoughts and love
Our family is keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers
Holding you close in my thoughts and hoping you are holding up well
Condolence Quotes
“It is not length of life, but depth of life.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
“There are no goodbyes for us. Wherever you are, you will always be in my heart” ~ Mahatma Gandhi
“Like a bird singing in the rain, let grateful memories survive in time of sorrow” ~ Robert Louis Stevenson
“When you lose someone you love, you gain an angel you know” ~ Unknown
“Some people come into our lives, leave footprints on our hearts, and we are never the same” ~ Unknown
“For death is no more than a turning of us over from time to eternity” ~ William Penn
“Perhaps they are not stars in the sky, but rather openings where our loved ones shine down to let us know they are happy.” ~ Unknown
“Death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss is what dies inside us while we live” ~ Norman Cousins
“Those we love can never be more than a thought away, for as long as there’s a memory they live in our hearts to stay.” ~ Unknown
“When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.” ~ Unknown
“Like a bird singing in the rain, let grateful memories survive in time of sorrow” ~ Robert Louis Stevenson
“There is no pain so great as the memory of joy in present grief.” ~ Aeschylus
“What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” ~ Helen Keller
“A great soul serves everyone all the time. A great soul never dies. It brings us together again and again.” ~ Maya Angelou
Condolence Messages for Loss of Father
Your father was a great man. Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss
The loss of your dad has come as such a shock to us all. He will be missed so deeply.
I’ll never forget your father’s loving smile and generous spirit. Life won’t be the same without him. My thoughts are with you
We can’t begin to imagine how hard this is for you but please remember we’re here if you need anything at all.
Please accept our condolences for the loss of your father. He will live on forever in our hearts
He may be fine but dad would have been so proud of you. Let’s celebrate his life and remember the good times. Our condolences go out to you
I know how close you and your dad were. I’m wishing you strength and love to get through this awful time
He may be gone but he’ll be smiling down on you. Let’s make a toast to him and remember what an incredible man and father he was
Deepest condolences for your father’s passing
Your dad touched everyone who knew him. Life will be a little less bright and fun without him. You’ll be in our prayers.
Condolence Messages for Loss of Mother
I know there is nothing I can say to ease the pain but you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Your mother was one of the most amazing people I ever met. Her warmth and generosity was unrivalled. Her loss has shocked everyone and we’re all sending you our love. Stay strong.
Words will mean very little but your mom touched me like very few could. Her spirit will live on in you. My condolences on your loss
A mother’s place can never be filled, and her loss will be with you forever. But her memories should be treasured and her life celebrated for the amazing woman she was. I’ll be here for you whatever you need
If there’s anything you need to help get through this awful time, just ask. We’re wishing you strength and love
You have my deepest condolences for the loss of your mom. She was a truly special woman.
The memories of your mother will never fade. She had such a positive impact on everyone who knew her that they will live on forever in our hearts. My deepest sympathy for your loss
Our thoughts go out to you in this trying and difficult time. Your mother was such a good friend if ours we want to be there to help in any way we can
We will miss your mom so much. You’re in our thoughts and anything we can do to help please don’t hesitate to call
Keep strong and remember how proud your mom was of you
Condolence Messages for Loss of Sister
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your sister. She was a wonderful person and will be missed greatly. Please accept my condolences
I know how close you and your sister were and how much her passing will have hurt you. I’m here to talk or listen if you need me
Your sisters warmth and charitable spirit was an inspiration to us all. We are so sorry for your loss
My thoughts and prayers go out to you during this terrible time. Your sister was an amazing person and will be missed greatly
We send you our deepest sympathies for the loss of your sister
The memories of your sister will never fade. She was one in a million. Please accept my deepest condolences
“My sister may not always be at my side, but she is always in my heart” ~ Unknown
I know my words won’t offer much in the way of relief from the grief but I wanted to offer my condolences. Your sister was a fantastic person and will be missed so much
Your sister was such a kind, loving girl that I can’t imagine a world without her. My prayers go out to you and hope you find strength in family and friends
I feel blessed to have known your sister and the time we spent together. I will never forget the wonderful memories I have of her. I hope your keeping strong and you know I’m here if you need me
Condolence Images
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