Sympathy card sayings should be such that they express your heartfelt care, concern, and condolences to the family of the deceased. Read on for some soulful condolence card sayings, messages and verses.
Not all of us are good at expressing our emotions. And when we have to say something to a person who has just lost someone very dear to him, we are almost tongue-tied. Sometimes we may even feel uncomfortable to utter a single word to such a person. This is where sympathy cards come handy. What we cannot speak, we can always write in the sympathy cards.
For those of you who are wondering what to say in a sympathy card, there are some rules that apply to sympathy card wording. Firstly, the words should be thoughtful and express genuineness. Secondly, they should be written very carefully so that they do not hurt the bereaved in any way.
Lastly, they should offer support and encouragement to the bereaved. So, if you are looking for such sympathy card sayings and messages, below are some of the well-chosen ones.
Sympathy Card Quotes and Sayings
By writing some encouraging sympathy card quotes, you are in a way making the bereaved person feel better. Here are some appropriate sayings you could make use of.
When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight. ― Kahlil Gibran
The angels are always near to those who are grieving, to whisper to them that their loved ones are safe in the hand of God. ― Eileen Elias Freeman
No person is ever truly alone. Those who live no more, whom we loved, echo still within our thoughts, our words, our hearts. ― Richard Fife
To live in hearts we leave behind, is not to die. ― Thomas Campbell
While we are mourning the loss of our friend, others are rejoicing to meet him behind the veil. ― John Taylor
Tears are God's gift to us. Our holy water. They heal us as they flow. ― Rita Schiano
Our love is measured by the pain we feel at the loss. ― Anonymous
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. ― Anonymous
Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy. ― Anonymous
Oh heart, if one should say to you that the soul perishes like the body, answer that the flower withers, but the seed remains. ― Kahlil Gibran
The greatest tribute to the dead is not grief but gratitude. ― Thornton Wilder
Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy. ― Kenji Miyazawa
Though nothing can bring back the hour of splendor in the grass, of glory in the flower, We will grieve not, rather find strength in what remains behind. ― William Wordsworth
Sympathy Messages
May you find peace and love in the memories you cherish.
Words could never express the pain I feel in my heart at a time like this. I ache for you and the loss you are feeling. My condolences.
As you comprehend this profound loss, let yourself cry knowing each tear is a note of love rising to the heavens.
My heart goes out to you in your time of sorrow. Let me know how I can help.
May you endure this difficult time and come to a place of peace and acceptance.
You have my deepest sympathies on the death of your (relation). Know that our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow.
Our life will never be the same. We want you to know that time will help all of us during such a difficult time. Our deepest condolences.
Sympathy Card Verses
Verse #1 You're in our thoughts Please know how much you are loved and how deeply your loss is felt by all.
Verse #2 Those we love don't go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed, and very dear.
Verse #3 The sorrow of the faithful is not that of permanent loss, but the tender sense of sadness that comes in saying goodbye for now to someone we love. May today's sorrow gives way to the peace and comfort of God's love.
Verse #4 May it make your sorrow Easier to bear Knowing there are others Who understand and care Through the pain and loss you feel You can count on our 'support' We'll be with you, in spirit And in mind and heart and thought And though it will be difficult In the days ahead of you, Try to face the future bravely As (name of the deceased) would want you to.
Verse #5 Words, however kind, can't mend your heartache: but those who care and share your loss wish you comfort and peace of mind. May you find strength in the love of family and in the warm embrace of friends.
Through such sayings, you are asking the bereaved person to be strong and face what has happened with courage. The bereaved person may read and reread your card to gather strength for days to come. So, be very honest and sincere while writing such cards.