How to Offer a Condolence Message Sample

A condolence message can provide a sample of your sympathy and offer encouragement for loss. Providing the right sample message of condolence can be a challenging task so here are some ideas that may help.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. First download a condolence message template online or design your own sample using Microsoft Word or other document software program.

2. You can use a sample high gloss card stock to create your own condolence message or you can purchase sympathy cards and write in your own personal message.

3. Make your message brief and heart felt and add a poem or religious saying as a way to offer condolence for their loss.

4. Add a statement to explain not only that this person will be in your heart and prayers, but describes the positive attributes they had to life and yourself as well as the people around you.

5. Be sure to offer your assistance in addition to your condolence at the end of your sample message as well as providing information on how to reach you anytime.

6. Have other friends or family members that you know and who knew the deceased offer a sample of their condolence by writing it on the message card as well to provide support.