Words of Sympathy - Sympathy Messages Examples

It is rightly said that "there is a time for departure even when there's no certain place to go." When the time comes, all have to depart on their own, leaving everything and everyone behind. The person who passes away has his own journey to make with the angels by his side but those who are left behind find it difficult to move on. Some heart warming words of sympathy can help them feel a little better.

Words are a powerful medium. Some simple words can pull a person out of the shadows of pain and sorrow. Though words are abstract, they are true healers especially when they come right from the heart. Though words cannot substitute for the loss they can provide comfort to saddened hearts. The sole reason behind writing words of sympathy is to make the bereaved realize that there are people who care about them. Words of sympathy can reduce at least a little bit of pain. Thus, words of sympathy are very essential.

Writing a sympathy message is very difficult because all the overwhelming feelings cannot be put into just one message. There are no set rules for writing words of sympathy but some etiquettes should be followed. Things to be kept in mind while writing sympathy messages are as follows.

• Write the sympathy message in simple words. Strictly avoid flowery language.
• Don't write a very long sympathy message. Write a sympathy note. More on what to say in a sympathy card.
• Avoid using unnecessarily formal language. If you know the person personally, address him or her with his/her first name.
• Write some of the good qualities of the deceased person. Choose the appropriate words for a sympathy card.
• A hand written sympathy message conveys a lot more then a typed one. So take the effort to write it personally. More on sympathy card messages.

Following are some sympathy messages examples.
Dear_____,
Very Sorry to know about your great loss. _____ was a wonderful person. We will always miss him. Our deepest condolences are with you. We love you. We will always be there to help you in every need.
May _____ soul rest in peace,
Megan.

Dear_____,
I was shocked to know about your great loss. It was very unexpected. But they say that the one who is loved the most by the Lord, is the one who attains eternity. _____ will remain in our memories forever. You have been a wonderful daughter/mother/wife to him. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
Megan.

Dear_____,
We are with you in this hard time. _____ was a great person. He enlightened the hearts of many. Let's cherish his memory forever. You have always been a strong person, and I am sure you will be able to cope with this difficult period.
Megan.

Dear_____,
I am very disturbed by the sudden death of _____ . I will come to meet you as soon as possible. Please take care of yourself. ____ wouldn't ever like to see you in distress.
Megan.

Dear_____,
"While we are mourning the loss of our friend, others are rejoicing to meet him behind the veil." Out there, there is someone who needs ____ more than us. We had always known he was an Angel. He will be looking upon us always. So please take care.
Megan.

Some more sympathy messages examples

Dear____,
We mourn the loss of our dear ______. We are deeply grieved. We can imagine what you must be going through. Just remember we are always there for you. Our caring thoughts are with you.
Megan.

Dear_____,
Words are very inadequate to express the pain I am feeling. I pray to God to give you courage to overcome this grief. May God bless you, and endow you with his love and care.
Megan.

Dear____,
In the words of Albert Einstein, "Our death is not an end if we can live on in our children
and the younger generation. For they are us. Our bodies are only wilted leaves on the tree of life". He is alive in you.
Megan.

Dear_____,
We sympathize with your great loss. But always remember that God needs the best and so he has taken_____away. He was a wonderful human being. May he rest in peace.
Megan.

Dear_____,
We are very sorry to hear about the sudden death of_____. But his memories will always be with us. He was very special, and he will always have a special place in our lives. Please feel free to ask for any help.
Megan.

Here is more on

• Words of Condolence - Sympathy Messages and Sayings
• Sympathy Quotes: Words of Sympathy

We all miss the person we lose, it's a great loss for everyone, and these lines express our true feelings:
If tears could build a stairway,
And memories a lane,
I'd walk right up to Heaven
And bring you home again - Unknown.

We all know this is not possible. But, words of condolence can definitely soothe a grieving heart.