When someone passes away it’s often appropriate to send a condolence card to their family. We mainly send our condolences to one person – usually the person we know best. But sending your sympathy card or message to the entire family can be just as meaningful. So use these condolence messages for families to help … Read more
A funny condolence message may seem inappropriate. Joking during such a tragic time could be rude and offensive. But some people appreciate dark or gallows humor. Even when mourning or grieving a loss. It’s very important that you know the recipient of your message well though. You need to be sure that their sense of … Read more
Businesses play a significant role in offering condolences and comfort to their customers, clients and employees when they have lost a loved one. Genuine and heartfelt sympathy messages from businesses can provide support and strengthen relationships. And in times of loss and grief it’s important to show your sympathy and condolences. Both on a personal … Read more
Sometimes when you want to offer someone your sympathy you only need a few short and simple words. Here are some very short condolence messages I have used myself and think express sympathy in a concise yet heartfelt way. Short Sympathy Messages Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Wishing you peace … Read more
If you know someone who has lost their daughter then you may be thinking of sending your condolences and a message of sympathy. But knowing what to say or write after such a tragedy is hard? Finding the words to say how sorry you are for their loss in a respectful way isn’t easy. So … Read more
It’s hard to think of anything worse than losing a child. But to do so out of the blue and unexpectedly will devastate the lives of the parents and family. When that happens if you are a friend or loved one you will want to reach and offer your condolences and a few words of … Read more
When someone loses their brother it is heartbreaking. Especially if they had a really close bond. Losing someone so special is something you never get over. The loss of a brother will bring feelings of grief and loneliness. It may have been a bigger brother who you saw as someone who would protect and look … Read more
A first holiday without a loved one can be filled with real grief and sadness. It coming so soon after having lost someone makes it harder to celebrate and enjoy the festivities. So how do you approach it if you know someone in that situation? What do you say when it’s someone’s first holiday without … Read more
Losing anyone from your life is just awful. But when you lose a parent it is like nothing else and utterly heartbreaking. So what do you say to someone who lost a parent? What if it has happened suddenly? How can you hope to offer any comfort through your words after something so tragic. It … Read more
Knowing what to say to someone who is dying is extremely difficult. The last thing you want to do is say the wrong thing and upset them or cause offence. We tend to find talking about death uncomfortable. But when you find yourself talking to someone who is dying it’s easy to be anxious about … Read more