Sample Letter of Sympathy or Condolence

Do you want to say something to a friend or relative who just has experienced a death, personal loss, or other misfortune? These are the times when you need to show to your friends or relatives that you are with them in the time of sorrow. If you purchase a sympathy / condolence card from a store, it will not express your feelings.
So you need to write a personal sympathy / condolence letter to your friend or relative.
A question will be arising in your mind “how to write a sympathy / condolence letter?” You do not need to be worried about it. We are providing you all necessary details to write a sympathy / condolence letter. Some sample sympathy / condolence letters are also given below that will guide you to write your personal sympathy / condolence letter. Some important tips to write a sympathy / condolence are following;

  • Try to be empathetic. Put yourself in the shoes of the recipient to feel what he or she is feeling.
  • No one wants to read lengthy letters, so be brief in your approach.

Do not be dramatic. It looks ridiculous to the person who just faced a bad news.

  • Mention how you came to know about the news in simple terms.
  • You can mention the shock that you had to face with in yourself when you heard the news.
  • If your letter is concerned with the death of some person. Include the name of the person.
  • Do not hesitate to include the word “Death”.
  • Try to give a feeling to the recipient that he / she are not alone in this grief. You are there to share this grief.
  • If your letter is concerned with a death, mention positive memories about that person.
  • Mention that no one is immortal in this world except God and everyone has to go sooner or later.
  • Try to encourage the recipient.
  • Close with an expression of comfort.- “My love and concern are with you always,”- “You are continually in my thoughts and prayers,”- “My heart and my tears are with you,”- “I share in your grief and send my love,”

Here are some Sample Letters of Symphaty or Condolence,

Sample Non Religious Sympathy / Condolence Letter

Your Name:
Address:
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Phone Number:
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Date:

Name of Recipient:
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Dear Sir/ Madam,

I’m really sorry to hear about your Dad. We both know that he is now in a better place with his suffering gone. I know how much his pain caused you sorrow and grief, and I found it extremely difficult to see you bear it.

Your dad will always be with you; his spirit and good will be part of you no matter where you go. I know that you wanted, needed, and hoped for more time to spend with your father but the time you did spend with him meant so much to him. Your dad loved you very much and I know you will miss him terribly.

I wanted to let you know that I am here for you at any time you need me – just to listen, or to talk. I already told you this, but I wanted to say it again. Please, don’t hesitate to call me at home or work. You can call me at home (insert number), or on my cell (insert number), anytime.

With my deepest sympathy, your friend,

Yours sincerely, / faithfully

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Signature

Sample Religious Sympathy / Condolence Letter

Your Name:
Address:
City:
Phone Number:
Postal Code:
Email Address:

Date:

Name of Recipient:
Address:
City:
Phone Number:

Dear Sir/ Madam,

I’m really sorry to hear about your Dad. We both know that he is now with God in a better place with his suffering gone. I know how much his pain caused you sorrow and grief, and I found it extremely difficult to see you bear it. But, God will never give us more than we can bear, and he is with you through every step in your life.

Your dad will always be with you; his spirit and good will be part of you no matter where you go. I know that you wanted, needed, and hoped for more time to spend with your father but the time you did spend with him meant so much to him. Your dad loved you very much and I know you will miss him terribly. God gives us examples on this earth of how we should live our lives and your father was one of the best examples I know.

I wanted to let you know that I am here for you at any time you need me – just to listen, or to talk. I already told you this, but I wanted to say it again. Please, don’t hesitate to call me at home or work. You can call me at home (insert number), or on my cell (insert number), anytime.

With my deepest sympathy, your friend,

Yours sincerely, / faithfully

Name

Signature

Sample Sympathy / Condolence Letter

Your Name:
Address:
City:
Phone Number:
Postal Code:
Email Address:

Date:

Name of Recipient:
Address:
City:
Phone Number:

Dear Sir/ Madam,

It was with a great sense of loss when we/I heard of (insert name) death.

We/I wanted to let you know that you have our/my greatest sympathy, and our/my heart(s) are/is truly saddened.

(insert name) was more than just a wonderful person; he/she was always so kind and considerate to us that we always welcomed seeing him/her at every opportunity.

And, we know that his/her passing will not only leave a void in our lives, but in the hearts of all those who knew him/her.

(insert name) will always remain within our hearts, and we have included (insert name) and you in our daily prayers. May God give you strength.

If there is anything that we can do to help you in anyway, please do not hesitate to call us at anytime. You can phone either of us at (insert area code and phone number) even if it is only to talk.

Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with you.

Yours sincerely, / faithfully

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