What To Write In Your Bereavement Card

You have chosen the perfect sympathy gift and now you are staring at a blank card to attach to the gift

. Writing the perfect message in a bereavement card can be quite the daunting task. Of course you want to give your condolences, but you do not want to accidentally say anything that is going to hurt or offend your friend.

Remember, the point of sending a sympathy card is to remind the person who has experienced a loss that he or she can is in your thoughts, so there is no need to include a long winded letter with your gift, or inside your card. Keep your message short, yet sincere, so that person will know that they can count on you as a friend if they need support.

Here are a few short examples of statements that can get you started as you write your card:

I am very sorry for your loss.

With my deepest sympathies

Know that you, and your family, are in my thoughts at this time.

Those are just a few key phrases and words to help you along. You want to keep the message personal, but keep in mind, this time is about them, not you. Even if were somewhat effected by the loss yourself, when writing a sympathy card to someone, the card should be about his or her loss, not yours.

If you are worried about flubbing your words and saying the wrong thing, here are a few avenues you should not venture down. You should not try to relate to their pain so much that you tell them what they are feeling. If they have lost a relative, do not compare the situation to when you lost your relative. Do not tell them when they will begin to feel better. Everyone experiences grief in his or her own way, and at his or her own pace.

In the end, your message should be brief, but completely heartfelt. The point of the card is to let the person know that they are in your thoughts, and that you care about their well-being. This is a chance for you to offer your support. Do not force anything on the person, but let them know, if youd like, that they can come to you if they need someone. Experiencing grief can be a very lonely time; a bereavement card is an opportunity to show someone that they are not alone.

by: Renee Wood, MSW

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