Sympathy notes are hard to write, but they mean a great deal. Short and sincere is best.
What to include
- Acknowledge the loss by name
- Share a brief memory or a quality you admired, if you knew them
- Offer specific help if you can follow through
- Close with warmth: Thinking of you, With deepest sympathy
Avoid
Comparing losses, explaining why it happened, or saying you know how they feel.
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