Sample Sympathy Notes

Needless to say, events of mourning present limited grounds to cover, where you have to express your concerns in the most appropriate way. Probably, the best way out is to keep the message simple and short, without making it sound loud or flowery. But at the same time, it must mirror your sincere thoughts. All you have to let the agonizing person know is that your thoughts are with him/her and that you do care for the loss. Here are some sympathy note samples which may help you reach out to the bereaved and extend comfort.

Sample Sympathy Messages

An appropriate way to add more to the meaning of your message, is by including sympathy quotes. In the following, although I have added the quotes at the beginning of the sympathy notes, they can also be used as the closing lines.

Sampl#1
"Oh heart, if one should say to you that the soul perishes like the body, answer that the flower withers, but the seed remains." - Kahlil Gibran

Dear Tim, Ben and Family, All I want to say is, Please accept my condolences on your deep loss I know how much Uncle Roy meant for you all Know that you are always in my thoughts and prayers. Tom Anderson

Sample #2
"Say not in grief 'he is no more' but live in thankfulness that he was." - Hebrew proverb

Dear Amily, John was a true gem He always stood by me in my thick and thin He was the greatest friend I ever had Your grief is greater than mine But know that my grief on losing such a friend Is no less than anyone else His memories will always be a lovable part of my life. Love, John Madison

Sample #3
"God is growing bitter, He envies man his mortality." - Jacques Rigaut, Pensées

Dear Natalia, With such a tender age of yours I know how it is to endure such a deep loss But know that Barry will always be there Beside you and your family as a blessing. May God give you the courage to go through this phase. Love, Uncle Sam

Sample #4
"Death is no more than passing from one room into another. But there's a difference for me, you know. Because in that other room I shall be able to see." - Helen Keller

Dear Rod, Harry was a very kind and noble soul For this reason, God has called for him Only to reward him for his noble deeds in his life Just know you are loved and supported by many. Barry

Sample #5
"Death never takes the wise man by surprise; He is always ready to go." - Jean de La Fontaine

Dear Sue and Julie, It is difficult for me to feel the pain That you are having in your heart At the loss of your mother. But know that I am feeling a part of it. Diana will be sorely missed by all of us. Love, Aunt Emy

Sample #6

Dear Faith, Words are not enough to describe Harry A soul so pure and noble The man did not know the word "No" When it came to help someone in need He can never be replaced Our thoughts and prayers are always with you and your family. Love, Morgan Family

Sample #7

Dear Lila, I was shocked to hear about Ron's sudden demise, and deeply saddened too The time that we got to spent with you and him at Ohio Is one of my most cherished memories. Although we were not in touch with you both all this time We always spoke and thought about you Please know that Ron is being remembered with deep affection And we are there to help you get through this difficult phase. Warmest regards, Peter and Sally

To conclude, writing sympathy notes, as it has been aforementioned, must not necessarily have the inclusion of sympathy sayings or quotes. Such quotes only help unfold your feelings and thoughts. And always remember, thoughts which are genuine and earnestly sincere, are not dependent on words.