What to Write in a Sympathy Card - 30+ Message Ideas

Sending a sympathy card is an important way to show support and offer condolences to someone who has lost a loved one, or has suffered a personal loss such as the loss of a pet. Receiving a sympathy card can provide comfort and help the grieving process, especially when it contains heartfelt and sincere messages of condolence.
We have put together some recommendations on what to write in different types of sympathy cards, including for coworkers, family members, and when a pet has passed away.

What to Write in a Sympathy Card for a Coworker

• “Sending you heartfelt condolences and strength during this difficult time.”
• “You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow.”
• “May memories of the good times bring you comfort.”
• “Wishing you peace and comfort during this difficult time.”
• “Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss.”
• “[Person’s name] will be deeply missed. I’m here for you if you need anything.”
• “Thinking of you with compassion and support.”
• “Sending my warmest sympathies and comfort to you and your family.”
• “Your loss is felt by all of us, and we stand with you in this difficult time.”

💡 Looking for pet sympathy card messages instead?
Check out our guide on what to say in a card when a pet dies.

Short Sympathy Messages

• “With heartfelt sympathy.”
• “Thinking of you in this difficult time.”
• “Sending love and comfort.”
• “Sending heartfelt condolences.”
• “May peace be with you.”
• “You and your loved one are in my thoughts.”
• “Sending love and strength to get through this difficult time.”
• “Thinking of you with love and compassion.”
• “My deepest sympathies to you and your family.”
• “Sending love and prayers for strength and peace.”

Condolences to Family

• “Sending love and comfort to you and your family during this difficult time.”
• “Thinking of you with sympathy and support.”
• “Sending my warmest condolences and support to you and your family.”
• “May the love and memories of your [loved one’s name] bring you comfort and peace.”
• “You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow.”
• “Please accept my heartfelt condolences and love during this difficult time.”
• “May your memories bring you peace and comfort.”
• “With deep sympathy and love, I am here for you and your family.”
• “Wishing you strength and peace during this difficult time.”
• “Sending my love and deepest sympathies to you and your family.”

When signing a sympathy card, it is important to keep the message simple, sincere, and heartfelt. Offer the receiver support and understanding during this difficult time.

💌 Express your condolences in a heartfelt and meaningful way: Whether you are writing a sympathy card for a coworker or family member, a heartfelt message can make all the difference in the grieving process.

• Collect sympathy messages in a virtual sympathy card
  
• Show support in hard times by offering a thinking-of-you care package from everyone. Collect everyone’s contribution in a collection pot and let the receiver pick whatever they need in the time of sorrow.