Experiencing the death of a friend or family member can be one of the most difficult times of one's life. Many feel uneasy trying to form the proper words to express their feelings to the survivors. There are just a few rules of thumb that should be followed when writing Sympathy Notes.
One should keep in mind that written condolences serve dual purposes as they give immediate comfort to the family in their mourning time, and during healing they provide reminders that the deceased was dearly loved. It is imperative, however, that one choose wording that will not stress already sensitive emotions.
One thing to keep in mind is that the message does not have to be long. A few heartfelt words can say much more than an extended letter at such a time as this. The condolences should be sent by mail or delivered by hand, not through email or phone text, as soon as possible after becoming aware of the death, even if it is a year later.
They should be written on good stationery, a blank card or one printed for this reason. When sending flowers, take the time to jot down just a simple sentiment. A formal condolence should still be sent separately even if one was sent with the floral arrangement.
To keep from sounding insincere, one should express themselves with words that sound natural and heartfelt. The most common sentiments are those saying that the family will be in one's thoughts and prayers during this time. It is also customary to say that the deceased's absence will be felt.
Spirits may be lifted by briefly sharing uplifting memories of the deceased. Be specific when offering assistance so that the family knows whether that means running errands, providing food, childcare or any other services. The main thing is that one the sentiments need to be sincere and from the heart as well as brief.
One should keep in mind that written condolences serve dual purposes as they give immediate comfort to the family in their mourning time, and during healing they provide reminders that the deceased was dearly loved. It is imperative, however, that one choose wording that will not stress already sensitive emotions.
One thing to keep in mind is that the message does not have to be long. A few heartfelt words can say much more than an extended letter at such a time as this. The condolences should be sent by mail or delivered by hand, not through email or phone text, as soon as possible after becoming aware of the death, even if it is a year later.
They should be written on good stationery, a blank card or one printed for this reason. When sending flowers, take the time to jot down just a simple sentiment. A formal condolence should still be sent separately even if one was sent with the floral arrangement.
To keep from sounding insincere, one should express themselves with words that sound natural and heartfelt. The most common sentiments are those saying that the family will be in one's thoughts and prayers during this time. It is also customary to say that the deceased's absence will be felt.
Spirits may be lifted by briefly sharing uplifting memories of the deceased. Be specific when offering assistance so that the family knows whether that means running errands, providing food, childcare or any other services. The main thing is that one the sentiments need to be sincere and from the heart as well as brief.
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