How to Write a Sympathy Card

Learn how to write a sympathy card.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• sympathy card
• blue or black ink pen
• envelope

1. Acknowledge the loss. Use a short introduction such as "I was deeply saddened when I learned about ______'s passing"

2. Show your condolences. This is when you let the loved ones know that you are thinking of them in their time of need.

3. Add something personal, such as a short story, or a line describing what kind of person the deceased was.

4. If the person suffered from a disease, acknowledge it. Acknowledge that the deceased is no longer suffering.

5. Offer your help or services. Be specific and sincere.

6. End with an appropriate and sincere closing phrase.

Tips & Warnings

• Be brief
• Be personal
• Be sensitive
• Don't add in details of how the person passed.
• Don't talk about anything negative, such as debts or grudges.
• Don't be dramatic