Sympathy Verses for Death

One of the most difficult tasks in life is to find proper words to express condolences to someone you know. In case of death of an acquaintance, sending your condolences in the form of a sympathy card is acceptable. Write a sympathy card thoughtfully so that you can properly express your sorrow to those who are mourning the loss without coming across as inappropriate as death is a very delicate matter and, as such, the 'dealing with it' part has to be handled with utmost care. Here are some sympathy verses that can give solace to the family members, friends and other people close to the deceased in these tough times of dealing with their loss.

Sympathy Verses for Death

While writing a sympathy card, you can use appropriate sympathy quotes, which convey your message effectively. Keep in mind, your message should be sympathetic and reflecting your personal attachment with the deceased person. Some examples are given below.

• For they are us, our bodies are only wilted leaves on the tree of life. - Albert Einstein
• He who has gone, so we but cherish his memory, abides with us, more potent, nay, more present than the living man. - Antoine de Saint-Exupery
• For death is no more than a turning of us over from time to eternity. - William Penn
• They that love beyond the world cannot be separated by it. Death cannot kill what never dies.- William Penn
• While we are mourning the loss of our friend, others are rejoicing to meet him behind the veil. - John Taylor
• Let us be silent that we may hear the whisper of God. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
• To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die. - Thomas Campbell

You can also write some spiritual messages such as,

• God is here for comfort, ask and he will bring you peace.
• We ask God to send his blessings for you during this tough time.
• Our blessings and prayers surround you with peace.
• You and your family are in our prayers.
• God gave us a true bother/sister who remains with us through the rest of our lives, so close, yet not with us in body any longer.

You can make them feel comfortable by adding some sympathy poems.

• "Sharing in your sorrow
  Thinking of you, and wishing
  I could be there
  To hold your hand."
• "Thinking of you
  Wishing you hope
  In the midst of sorrow,
  Comfort in the midst of pain."
• "May peace and hope
  Be yours, today and always."
• "May the love of those around you,
  Help you through the days ahead."
• "Those we love don't go away,
  They walk beside us everyday,
  Unseen, unheard, but always near,
  Still loved, still missed and very dear."
• "Death leaves a heartache
  No one can heal;
  Love leaves a memory
  No one can steal."
• "He/she left before you
  A place to prepare
  In the shelter
  Of our Lord's care
  In the sorrow you bear."

By choosing the appropriate sympathy verses for death, you can help the grief-stricken people find strength, solace and comfort.