CONDOLENCE LETTER
Dear_____________,
1. Acknowledge the loss, refer to deceased by name.
I was deeply saddened to hear about the death of _____________.
I was deeply saddened to hear about the death of _____________.
2. Express your sympathy.
I know how difficult this must be for you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
I know how difficult this must be for you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
3. Note special qualities of the deceased.
____________ was such a kind, gentle soul. She would do anything to help someone in need.
____________ was such a kind, gentle soul. She would do anything to help someone in need.
4. Include your favorite memory.
I remember one time _________________.
I remember one time _________________.
5. Remind the bereaved of their personal strengths and qualities.
I know how much you will miss _______________. I encourage you to draw on your strength and the strength of your family. Perhaps you could use your special talent of scrapbooking to make a lasting memory book of _________________.
I know how much you will miss _______________. I encourage you to draw on your strength and the strength of your family. Perhaps you could use your special talent of scrapbooking to make a lasting memory book of _________________.
6. Offer specific help.
If you would like, I can come over on Tuesday evenings to help you make your scrapbook. I have some lovely pictures of _______________ I’d love to share.
If you would like, I can come over on Tuesday evenings to help you make your scrapbook. I have some lovely pictures of _______________ I’d love to share.
7. End the letter with a thoughtful closing.
May God bless you and your family during this time and always,
May God bless you and your family during this time and always,
Sign your name _____________________