Finding the right words or what feels like the proper way to offer expressions of deepest sympathy to a family member, friend or colleague after the loss of a loved one can be challenging. There are many considerations to take into account when expressing condolences to another individual. Below, find a wide range of sympathy message examples that are appropriate to send to a loved one, colleague, or acquaintance.

Condolence Gift Messages

  • May this help make the mourning process even a shred less difficult.
  • May this food provide nourishment to you and your loved ones during this difficult time.
  • A small token of our endless love and thoughts.
  • Sending love, thoughts and prayers to you and your family during this tough time.
  • Your [friend/loved one] loved this/these; we send them with him/her in mind.
  • Here’s to [name] and his/her everlasting memory.

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Personal Sentiments

  • His/her memory will reside forever in my/our heart(s.)
  • In memory of an amazing, one-of-a-kind man/woman.
  • In memory of [name], a person we were blessed to know and love.
  • Sending all our love at this difficult time.
  • The ones we love are never gone, they live within our hearts.
  • Wishing you loving memories to forever hold in your heart.

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Text & Email Messages

  • Sending my/our sincere sympathies from afar.
  • Thinking of you during this difficult time.
  • Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one/friend.
  • We are sorry beyond words for your loss.
  • We are heartbroken by your loss and are sorry we cannot be there during this difficult time.
  • May his/her memory be a blessing. Our hearts are with you.

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Quotes

  • “May flight of Angels sing thee to thy rest.” -Shakespeare
  • “Life every man holds dear; but the dear man holds honor far more precious dear than life.” -Shakespeare
  • “In three words, I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: It goes on.” –Robert Frost
  • “Our dead are never dead to us, until we have forgotten them.” -George Eliot
  • “Every man dies. Not every man really lives.” –William Wallace
  • “It is not length of life, but depth of life.” –Ralph Waldo Emerson

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“Plant A Tree” Messages

  • A living tribute to a beautiful and generous spirit.
  • An eternal memory that will continue to grow.
  • May each new leaf represent my ever-growing love for you.
  • May these trees grow and blossom in his/her memory.
  • May these trees stand in tribute to a life well lived.
  • May this tree provide shade and comfort as your mother/father did.

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Religious Verses

  • “God is our refuge and our strength.” -Psalm 46:1
  • “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” -Matthew 5:4
  • “My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life.” -Psalm 119:50
  • “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” -Matthew 11:28
  • “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” -Psalm 34:18
  • “You, Lord, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light.” -Psalm 18:28

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