| Even if you only use our sample letter of sympathy as a guide and want to write your own message of condolence; simply follow these (5) five simple rules and any letter of sympathy you write will be stellar. |
| With our faster pace email based society these days it is easy to forget that there are still some things that are best done the old fashioned way. Chief among these is the letter of sympathy. Below, for your convenience is a sample letter of sympathy you may copy and use |
| 1. Keep it short 2. Mention your relationship with the deceased 3. Mention how the deceased affected your life or others 4. Offer help and support 5. Extend your sympathy to the rest of family |
| Sample letter of Sympathy: Dear, _________ I could not let this time of loss pass without expressing my most heart-felt condolences to you and your family. I cannot tell you how so very sad to hear about (_____); he/she was such a wonderful woman/man. I had the privilege knowing your husband/father/wife/sister through work/social/reputation, which had a strong and profound effect on my life. While I know that words are but a small gesture of support, I want you to know that his/her spirit has touched many people's lives as it has mine. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help out during this time of grief and loss. Also, please extend my condolences to the rest of your family and rest assured that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely |