{"id":36129,"date":"2022-01-26T13:48:16","date_gmt":"2022-01-26T13:48:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snapfish.co.uk\/blog\/?p=36129"},"modified":"2022-01-27T07:03:11","modified_gmt":"2022-01-27T07:03:11","slug":"how-to-write-a-sympathy-message","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snapfish.com\/blog\/how-to-write-a-sympathy-message\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Write a Condolence Message"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapfish.com\/sympathy-cards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"980\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/cover-blog-how-to-write-a-condolence-message-in-a-sympathy-card-980x640-ukieus-20220120.jpg\" alt=\"A lovely condolence card with a personal message written inside \" class=\"wp-image-36123\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.snapfish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/cover-blog-how-to-write-a-condolence-message-in-a-sympathy-card-980x640-ukieus-20220120.jpg 980w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/cover-blog-how-to-write-a-condolence-message-in-a-sympathy-card-980x640-ukieus-20220120-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/cover-blog-how-to-write-a-condolence-message-in-a-sympathy-card-980x640-ukieus-20220120-768x502.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Create <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapfish.com\/design-detail?category=StoreCat_212522&amp;dgId=56cde815184f4f67bf4a5b8166e7ab52&amp;designId=d02a320610244ebb9ba443391ae2c4e1&amp;sku=CommerceProduct_8725&amp;ptype=cards&amp;pcat=greeting_cards_1637_snapfish_us&amp;scat=sympathy_cards_1698_snapfish_us&amp;filters=subCategories~sympathy_cards_1698_snapfish_us&amp;searchPhrase=&amp;designName=Forever%20In%20Our%20Hearts&amp;withSku=N&amp;qty=&amp;dgCatId=sympathy_cards_1698_snapfish_us&amp;pcatName=Occasions&amp;eoption=CommerceOption_166833\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Forever In Our Hearts<\/a> Condolence Card<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Losing someone in your life is never easy: that&#8217;s why it&#8217;s extra important to reach out to those you know who&#8217;ve recently suffered the loss of a loved one. Even though finding the right <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapfish.com\/sympathy-cards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">words to write in a sympathy card<\/a> can feel difficult, sending a thoughtful message lets them know that they have your support and that they&#8217;re not alone. To help you get started, we&#8217;ve compiled a list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapfish.com\/sympathy-cards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">condolence card<\/a> message examples and quotes that are appropriate for your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapfish.com\/sympathy-cards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sympathy card<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-condolence-messages-for-family\">Condolence Messages For Family<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapfish.com\/sympathy-cards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/1-blog-how-to-write-a-condolence-message-in-a-sympathy-card-1080x1080-ukieus-20220120-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A lovely condolence card with a personal message written inside \" class=\"wp-image-36107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.snapfish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/1-blog-how-to-write-a-condolence-message-in-a-sympathy-card-1080x1080-ukieus-20220120-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/1-blog-how-to-write-a-condolence-message-in-a-sympathy-card-1080x1080-ukieus-20220120-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/1-blog-how-to-write-a-condolence-message-in-a-sympathy-card-1080x1080-ukieus-20220120-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/1-blog-how-to-write-a-condolence-message-in-a-sympathy-card-1080x1080-ukieus-20220120-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/1-blog-how-to-write-a-condolence-message-in-a-sympathy-card-1080x1080-ukieus-20220120.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Create <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapfish.com\/design-detail?category=StoreCat_212522&amp;dgId=51e02ba6dee94a698406eafd92ec8a31&amp;designId=b3cb92f05cdf4a5eb13ae94415055b9f&amp;sku=CommerceProduct_8725&amp;ptype=cards&amp;pcat=greeting_cards_1637_snapfish_us&amp;scat=sympathy_cards_1698_snapfish_us&amp;filters=subCategories~sympathy_cards_1698_snapfish_us&amp;searchPhrase=&amp;designName=Furever&amp;withSku=N&amp;qty=&amp;dgCatId=sympathy_cards_1698_snapfish_us&amp;pcatName=Occasions&amp;eoption=CommerceOption_166833\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Furever <\/a>Sympathy Card<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><em>My heart aches to hear this news. I\u2019m praying for everyone.<\/em><\/li><li><em>I\u2019m so sorry for your loss. I\u2019m going to miss her\/him too.<\/em><\/li><li><em>What a beautiful life s\/he lived. I\u2019m so very sorry for your loss.<\/em><\/li><li><em>As you go through this difficult time, remember that you are so loved.<\/em><\/li><li><em>I wish I could be there to comfort you as you grieve. I\u2019m holding you in my heart.<\/em><\/li><li><em>My heart goes out to you and to everyone who loved her\/him. This is such a huge loss.<\/em><\/li><li><em>I have such precious childhood memories of your mom\/dad. I know you\u2019ll miss her\/him so much.<\/em><\/li><li><em>Your mom\/dad was such an incredible person. No one can ever replace him\/her.<\/em><\/li><li><em>Your father\/mother was like a second dad\/mom to me growing up. I\u2019ve always remembered the good times and the lessons s\/he taught me. All my love in this hard time.<\/em><\/li><li><em>I can\u2019t imagine the pain you\u2019re feeling. I\u2019m here if you need to talk.<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sympathy-sentiment-for-friends\">Sympathy Sentiment For Friends<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapfish.com\/sympathy-cards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2-blog-how-to-write-a-condolence-message-in-a-sympathy-card-1080x1080-ukieus-20220120-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A beautiful sympathy message written in a turquoise condolence card\" class=\"wp-image-36111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.snapfish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2-blog-how-to-write-a-condolence-message-in-a-sympathy-card-1080x1080-ukieus-20220120-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2-blog-how-to-write-a-condolence-message-in-a-sympathy-card-1080x1080-ukieus-20220120-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2-blog-how-to-write-a-condolence-message-in-a-sympathy-card-1080x1080-ukieus-20220120-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2-blog-how-to-write-a-condolence-message-in-a-sympathy-card-1080x1080-ukieus-20220120-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2-blog-how-to-write-a-condolence-message-in-a-sympathy-card-1080x1080-ukieus-20220120.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Create <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapfish.com\/design-detail?category=StoreCat_212522&amp;dgId=b423f351ed5a44ee9c647c04c66eee69&amp;designId=323f93f07fb0472592f3cb51c46cf009&amp;sku=CommerceProduct_8725&amp;ptype=cards&amp;pcat=greeting_cards_1637_snapfish_us&amp;scat=sympathy_cards_1698_snapfish_us&amp;filters=subCategories~sympathy_cards_1698_snapfish_us&amp;searchPhrase=&amp;designName=Soft%20Sprigs&amp;withSku=N&amp;qty=&amp;dgCatId=sympathy_cards_1698_snapfish_us&amp;pcatName=Occasions&amp;eoption=CommerceOption_166833\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Soft Sprigs<\/a> Condolence Card<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><em>I love you and I\u2019m here for you.<\/em><\/li><li><em>Please know that your friends love you and are here for you.<\/em><\/li><li><em>My heart is heavy today, and I know yours is too.<\/em><\/li><li><em>You and your family are in my thoughts as you grieve this loss. All my love.<\/em><\/li><li><em>What a great loss to the world. S\/he will be missed by so many.<\/em><\/li><li><em>What a lovely person, who will be deeply missed.<\/em><\/li><li><em>A lifetime together is never enough. I am thinking of both of you with so much love.<\/em><\/li><li><em>I know your love will always continue, even though you are parted.<\/em><\/li><li><em>I never met your mom\/dad, but I can tell how wonderful s\/he must have been just by knowing you. We reflect the best parts of our parents thanks to the loving way they raised us. Take comfort in your memories as you grieve.<\/em><\/li><li><em>I wish I had been able to meet your sister\/brother. I know from your stories how special s\/he was.<\/em><\/li><li><em>Please know I\u2019m here for you and I\u2019m thinking of you all the time.<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-thinking-of-you-sentiment-for-colleagues\">Thinking Of You Sentiment For Colleagues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapfish.com\/sympathy-cards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/3-blog-how-to-write-a-condolence-message-in-a-sympathy-card-1080x1080-ukieus-20220120-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A lovely 'thinking of you' sympathy card presented on a grey surface with cotton flowers\" class=\"wp-image-36115\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.snapfish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/3-blog-how-to-write-a-condolence-message-in-a-sympathy-card-1080x1080-ukieus-20220120-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/3-blog-how-to-write-a-condolence-message-in-a-sympathy-card-1080x1080-ukieus-20220120-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/3-blog-how-to-write-a-condolence-message-in-a-sympathy-card-1080x1080-ukieus-20220120-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/3-blog-how-to-write-a-condolence-message-in-a-sympathy-card-1080x1080-ukieus-20220120-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/3-blog-how-to-write-a-condolence-message-in-a-sympathy-card-1080x1080-ukieus-20220120.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Create <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapfish.com\/design-detail?category=StoreCat_212522&amp;dgId=43575301cecd4034a65b2af7b74d72c9&amp;designId=16d6e28e6afe4be48062bb0ff350182b&amp;sku=CommerceProduct_8725&amp;ptype=cards&amp;pcat=greeting_cards_1637_snapfish_us&amp;scat=sympathy_cards_1698_snapfish_us&amp;filters=subCategories~sympathy_cards_1698_snapfish_us&amp;searchPhrase=&amp;designName=Thoughtful%20Bouquet&amp;withSku=N&amp;qty=&amp;dgCatId=sympathy_cards_1698_snapfish_us&amp;pcatName=Occasions&amp;eoption=CommerceOption_166833\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thoughtful Bouquet<\/a> Sympathy Card<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><em>There are no words for such an unimaginable loss. You\u2019re in my thoughts\/prayers\/heart.<\/em><\/li><li><em>I was so saddened to hear this shocking news. My heart goes out to you at this time of grief.<\/em><\/li><li><em>My heart goes out to you after this sudden loss. You\u2019re in my thoughts and prayers.<\/em><\/li><li><em>You and your family are in my thoughts as you grieve this loss.<\/em><\/li><li><em>Words can\u2019t describe how sorry I am at this loss. You\u2019re in my prayers.<\/em><\/li><li><em>Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss.<\/em><\/li><li><em>My deepest sympathies to you and your family.<\/em><\/li><li><em>I\u2019m stunned by this news. I\u2019m so very sorry for your loss.<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-in-memory-quotes\">In Memory Quotes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/snapfishusblog.azurewebsites.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/4-blog-how-to-write-a-condolence-message-in-a-sympathy-card-1080x1080-us-20220120-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"A collection of sympathy cards shown on a surface with beautiful pink flowers\" class=\"wp-image-36491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.snapfish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/4-blog-how-to-write-a-condolence-message-in-a-sympathy-card-1080x1080-us-20220120-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/4-blog-how-to-write-a-condolence-message-in-a-sympathy-card-1080x1080-us-20220120-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/4-blog-how-to-write-a-condolence-message-in-a-sympathy-card-1080x1080-us-20220120-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/4-blog-how-to-write-a-condolence-message-in-a-sympathy-card-1080x1080-us-20220120-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/4-blog-how-to-write-a-condolence-message-in-a-sympathy-card-1080x1080-us-20220120.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><em>\u201cAs a well spent day brings happy sleep, so a life well spent brings happy death.\u201d <\/em>\u2013Leonardo Da Vinci<\/li><li><em>\u201cWhat is lovely never dies, But passes into other loveliness.\u201d <\/em>\u2013Thomas Bailey Aldrich<\/li><li><em>\u201cDarkness may hide the trees and the flowers from the eyes but it cannot hide love from the soul.\u201d <\/em>\u2013Rumi<\/li><li><em>\u201cMay you take comfort in knowing there is one more angel above us.\u201d<\/em> \u2013Unknown<\/li><li><em>\u201cThe Remembrance of the good done those we have loved is the only consolation when we have lost them.\u201d <\/em>\u2013Demoustier<\/li><li><em>\u201cWhat we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.\u201d <\/em>-Helen Keller<\/li><li><em>\u201cThere are no goodbyes for us. Wherever you are, you will always be in my heart.\u201d<\/em> \u2013Mahatma Gandhi<\/li><li><em>\u201cIt\u2019s hard to forget someone who gave you so much to remember. <\/em>\u2013Unknown<\/li><li><em>&#8220;To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.&#8221; <\/em>\u2013Thomas Campbell<\/li><li><em>\u201cGrief never ends, but it changes. It\u2019s a passage, not a place to stay. Grief is not a sign of weakness, nor a lack of faith. It is the price of love.\u201d <\/em>\u2013 Unknown<\/li><li><em>\u201cThose we love and lose are always connected by heartstrings into infinity.\u201d <\/em>\u2013Terri Guillemets<\/li><li><em>\u201cGrief is like the ocean; it comes on waves ebbing and flowing. Sometimes the water is calm, and sometimes it is overwhelming. All we can do is learn to swim.\u201d<\/em> \u2013Vicki Harrison<\/li><li><em>\u201cThere are some who bring a light so great to the world that even after they have gone, the light remains.\u201d <\/em>\u2013 Unknown<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you give or receive sympathy gifts or cards, and would like share with us on social media, please tag us using @snapfishus in your photos on&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/snapfishus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram&nbsp;<\/a><\/strong>or&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/facebook.com\/snapfish\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook&nbsp;<\/a><\/strong>or use the hashtag #snapfish. Don\u2019t forget to follow us on&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/snapfishus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Twitter&nbsp;<\/strong><\/a>and&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/snapfishus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pinterest<\/a><\/strong>, too!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Losing someone in your life is never easy: that&#8217;s why it&#8217;s extra important to reach out to those you know who&#8217;ve recently suffered the loss of a loved one. 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