Condolence Cards for Death, Funeral & Bereavement Occasions

Sympathy Cards & Condolence Messages

As with most messages, there are specific elements that you'll want to include in yours. For example, you will want to begin by expressing your own sadness for the loss of this individual. Always use the deceased person's name to make the message more personal even if you did not know him or her very well. Make sure you also express your sympathy for the loss. For example, you might say "Our hearts go out to you during this difficult time." Other sympathy phrases will work well here, too, but don't be too overly dramatic. Even if the loss has hit you hard, condolence cards don't sound sincere when you gush too much. Plus, the recipient doesn't need to be reminded of how tragic the loss of the loved one is.

When you're writing the message, you may want to look for a condolence sample on the Internet that will give you a good idea of what to say and how to say it, especially with the next couple of elements. On these sympathy postcards, you should briefly add your own favorite memory of the deceased and mention a few of the special qualities that will be most missed. For example, you might write "I'll always remember Bob's generous spirit like the time when he donated the money from his garage sale to the Toys for Tots program."

Finally, you should wrap up your sympathy greetings with sympathy wording and an offer to provide assistance. You may not want to make a very general offer unless you would be willing to do pretty much anything asked of you. Instead, be specific. For instance, you could write, "If you need someone to stay with the children or if you just need someone to talk to, please let me know." Make sure to include a sincere closing. Even though "sincere" is in the word "sincerely," that closing seems a bit cold. Try something a little more personal, such "You're in our prayers" or "Our warmest thoughts."

Sending Custom Condolence Cards for Bereavement

Trying to say the right thing with personalized condolence cards for bereavement can be a difficult task. Knowing the right time to send them is a bit easier. As soon as you hear about the person's passing, you should start preparing the message. If you intend to attend the showing or the funeral, you can wait until afterward to mail the card. If not, consider sending the condolences greetings as soon as possible. Your kind words may be a big help to them during a very difficult time.