{"id":5544,"date":"2020-09-03T09:07:00","date_gmt":"2020-09-03T08:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/?p=5544"},"modified":"2025-09-16T14:56:43","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T13:56:43","slug":"what-to-write-in-a-sympathy-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/what-to-write-in-a-sympathy-card\/","title":{"rendered":"What to write in a sympathy card"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Writing a card to someone who is grieving the loss of a loved one can be incredibly difficult. And you\u2019re not alone if you are struggling to know just what to write in a sympathy card. Whether you\u2019re looking for a bereavement card message for family or simple sympathy card messages for a friend, we\u2019ve pulled together a list of ideas.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Struggling to pick out the right card? Here\u2019s a peek at the lovely artwork and messaging you can find in our range of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/cards\/sympathy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sympathy cards<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div class=\"blogpost-card-slider\"><div class=\"card-slide\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/card\/6236e6d596ed040001b76fd2\"><img class=\"card-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=600,format=auto,quality=90\/card\/6236e6d596ed040001b76fd2\/6236e6d596ed040001b76fd2_medium.jpg?version=1\" alt=\"Robins Are Near Sympathy card card\" \/><div class=\"card-creator\"><img class=\"creator-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/profile\/60d56ed72e3707000134c8c5\/60d56ed72e3707000134c8c5_picture_medium.jpg?version=1\" alt=\"Annie Moon\" \/><p>Annie Moon<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"card-slide\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/card\/60f477f0bbd29a00019865bf\"><img class=\"card-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=600,format=auto,quality=90\/card\/60f477f0bbd29a00019865bf\/60f477f0bbd29a00019865bf_medium.jpg?version=1\" alt=\"Sympathy Card Loss of Her card\" \/><div class=\"card-creator\"><img class=\"creator-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/profile\/60b249c52227680001dd83a0\/60b249c52227680001dd83a0_picture_medium.jpg?version=2\" alt=\"Fox Card Co\" \/><p>Fox Card Co<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"card-slide\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/card\/5b33efa465ecd26e76db64b9\"><img class=\"card-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=600,format=auto,quality=90\/card\/5b33efa465ecd26e76db64b9\/5b33efa465ecd26e76db64b9_medium.jpg?version=6\" alt=\"No Words Sympathy Card card\" \/><div class=\"card-creator\"><img class=\"creator-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/profile\/58cd6299e4b08a851648a721\/58cd6299e4b08a851648a721_picture_medium.jpg?version=2\" alt=\"Louise Tiler\" \/><p>Louise Tiler<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"card-slide\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/card\/62e153c3bf7d680001f2551a\"><img class=\"card-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=600,format=auto,quality=90\/card\/62e153c3bf7d680001f2551a\/62e153c3bf7d680001f2551a_medium.jpg?version=1\" alt=\"Sending Love Sympathy Card card\" \/><div class=\"card-creator\"><img class=\"creator-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/profile\/6007ee11fa1fff0001e71021\/6007ee11fa1fff0001e71021_picture_medium.jpg?version=1\" alt=\"Sundiva Designs\" \/><p>Sundiva Designs<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"card-slide\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/card\/60f47777821c4e00010fe16c\"><img class=\"card-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=600,format=auto,quality=90\/card\/60f47777821c4e00010fe16c\/60f47777821c4e00010fe16c_medium.jpg?version=1\" alt=\"Sympathy Card Loss of Him card\" \/><div class=\"card-creator\"><img class=\"creator-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/profile\/60b249c52227680001dd83a0\/60b249c52227680001dd83a0_picture_medium.jpg?version=2\" alt=\"Fox Card Co\" \/><p>Fox Card Co<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"card-slide\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/card\/58c9a63be4b01ca60fbe1b0c\"><img class=\"card-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=600,format=auto,quality=90\/card\/58c9a63be4b01ca60fbe1b0c\/58c9a63be4b01ca60fbe1b0c_medium.jpg?version=1\" alt=\"Those We Love Sympathy Card card\" \/><div class=\"card-creator\"><img class=\"creator-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/profile\/58c947ece4b078338ac011f2\/58c947ece4b078338ac011f2_picture_medium.jpg?version=1\" alt=\"Duckduckle Design\" \/><p>Duckduckle Design<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"card-slide\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/card\/60478371be7a140001cab6a4\"><img class=\"card-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=600,format=auto,quality=90\/card\/60478371be7a140001cab6a4\/60478371be7a140001cab6a4_medium.jpg?version=1\" alt=\"Heartfelt Sympathy Loss Card card\" \/><div class=\"card-creator\"><img class=\"creator-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/profile\/5e43fb29b9e39e000147dcb2\/5e43fb29b9e39e000147dcb2_picture_medium.jpg?version=1\" alt=\"Cloud Cuckoo Design\" \/><p>Cloud Cuckoo Design<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"card-slide\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/card\/64d606953c912f6c918a4d57\"><img class=\"card-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=600,format=auto,quality=90\/card\/64d606953c912f6c918a4d57\/64d606953c912f6c918a4d57_medium.jpg?version=1\" alt=\"Thinking Of You &#8211; Floral Card card\" \/><div class=\"card-creator\"><img class=\"creator-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/profile\/613928ffdc306f0001c75982\/613928ffdc306f0001c75982_picture_medium.jpg?version=14\" alt=\"Kalm Lettering\" \/><p>Kalm Lettering<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"card-slide\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/card\/6114e29c3c0b9d0001a0599f\"><img class=\"card-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=600,format=auto,quality=90\/card\/6114e29c3c0b9d0001a0599f\/6114e29c3c0b9d0001a0599f_medium.jpg?version=1\" alt=\"Sympathy and Loss Thinking of You Card card\" \/><div class=\"card-creator\"><img class=\"creator-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/profile\/5f98567298a3310001502c32\/5f98567298a3310001502c32_picture_medium.jpg?version=1\" alt=\"The Girl Next Draw\" \/><p>The Girl Next Draw<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simple sympathy card messages<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The phrase \u201cless is more\u201d is a popular one for a reason, and if someone close to you has faced a big loss in their life, they\u2019re going to appreciate a message no matter how small (or big) it is. So, if you\u2019re looking for a sympathy card message that\u2019s short and simple, here are a few ideas.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sending you all of our love and strength.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thinking of you at this sad time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeping you in our thoughts during this time of sorrow.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are with you in your sorrow, wishing you peace and comfort.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sending heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So sorry for your loss. Sending love and hugs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Never forgotten, always remembered.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My heart goes out to you at this difficult time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May all your memories bring you peace at this sorrowful time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeping you in our hearts as we share in your sadness.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thoughtful words for a sympathy card<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If someone you love has lost someone they love, a thoughtful message can go a long way in letting them know they\u2019re in your thoughts. Whether it&#8217;s a simple &#8220;I love you&#8221; or a three-line, heartfelt paragraph, their spirits will be lifted when they receive your loving condolences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We&#8217;ve put our heads together, coming up with a variety of thoughtful things to write in a sympathy card:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So sorry to hear your sad news. You&#8217;re in my thoughts and my heart in the days ahead, and I&#8217;m here for you should you need me for anything.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It might not be much, but I hope my condolences can help bring you strength in the difficult days ahead.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please know that we are thinking of you as you grieve, and we are honouring the memory of one so loved as [name of deceased].<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I am deeply saddened to hear of [name of deceased]&#8217;s passing and want to send you all my love and sympathies for your loss.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At such a sad time, I hope that your memories provide some comfort, along with the thoughts and prayers of all of us who love you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thinking of you after the sad loss of [name of deceased]. We are with you in mourning, and here for you should you need anything at all at this difficult time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I&#8217;m shocked and saddened to hear of [name of deceased]&#8217;s passing and want you to know you are at the forefront of my thoughts in the difficult days ahead.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sending you all of our love, and hoping that peace and memories bring you comfort as you find the courage to face the days ahead.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we mourn [name of deceased]&#8217;s passing with you, we are celebrating a great life and cherishing the memories that we hope will bring you strength in dark times.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please accept our deepest condolences after the passing of [name of deceased]. You and your family are uppermost in our thoughts as you come to terms with such a sad loss.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our beautiful <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/cards\/sympathy\/illustration\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">illustrated sympathy cards<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> pair perfectly with the above messages. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sympathy messages for loss of spouse or partner<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perhaps someone you know has recently lost their partner, and you want to show them you&#8217;re there for them 100%? Here are ten compassionate bereavement card messages you can send to friends, loved ones, and anyone else in your life. <\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I loved [insert name] so much &#8211; he was my best friend, but I can\u2019t imagine what you\u2019re going through right now as his partner. Just know he loved you dearly, and remember that when you\u2019re reminded of this terrible loss.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Losing the person you love the most in this world must be so hard. But I have every faith you can get through this loss in time. Please just remember to take every day one step at a time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your wife was your life, I know that \u2013 and she truly was the greatest. I\u2019ll be thinking about you both as I sip a glass of her favourite wine tonight, please do the same. Cheers to her brilliance, may we cherish it forever.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I was thinking about all the funny things (and sayings) you and [insert name] used to say to each other when we\u2019d pop next door for a cuppa, and it really made me smile. I hope you can think about the memories together and hold them close during this difficult time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I know I never knew your husband personally, but the way you spoke about him at work made me gush with happiness for you both. Long may that continue, please look after yourself.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What a loss, but what a life they had. You\u2019ll be together in another life, and while you\u2019re still in this one \u2013 know I\u2019m here for you whenever you need a friend.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I can&#8217;t express how sorry I am that you&#8217;ve lost your precious partner. I&#8217;ve lit a candle as I&#8217;m writing this to remember her by, maybe do the same as you&#8217;re reading this? We&#8217;re all in this together, I love you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yours was and is the type of love that doesn\u2019t ever waver and whilst he\/she isn\u2019t here in person, their memory will never fade.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nothing will ever be able to change the bond that you shared with him\/her and although it may not seem possible at the moment, the pain will begin to ease overtime.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My heart truly broke when I heard the news, your wife\/husband was an inspiration to us all in so many ways.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sympathy messages for loss of mother<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wondering what to write in a sympathy card for someone who\u2019s sadly lost their mum? While it can be hard to find the right words, here are some kind and caring suggestions: <\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019m so sorry I\u2019m even writing this, and sympathy messages won\u2019t do this gigantic loss justice. But I\u2019m so sorry for your loss. Your mum will always be the greatest.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your mum was a cut above the rest \u2013 and so are you. Know I\u2019m here for you every step of the way.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your mum was so special, she is so special, and she\u2019ll always be so special. My greatest condolences now and forever.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sending you a cuddle in the post because you need it. I\u2019m sorry this had to happen to your mum, but we\u2019ll get through this together.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we look back on your marvellous mum, we can think about all the joy she brought you \u2013 and us all. Love you millions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mate, I\u2019m sorry this has happened to your wonderful mum \u2013 I know it\u2019s going to be hard, but I\u2019ll be by your side through it all. Promise.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thinking of you and your family at this tough time &#8211; sending all my love, always.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mums are one of a kind and words can\u2019t come close to describing what you must be feeling like. I just want you to know that I\u2019m sending all my best to you and am so sorry for your loss.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please accept my sincerest condolences for the loss of your mum, she really was an exceptional lady and will be missed by so many.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When I think of your mum so many wonderful things come to mind. You\u2019re so strong and I\u2019m here for you whatever you need.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sympathy messages for loss of father<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s no secret that deciding what to write in a sympathy card is tough, especially if someone you love has just lost their dad. The most important thing you can do is show you\u2019re thinking of them \u2013 and by sending them one of our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/cards\/sympathy\/love\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">loving sympathy cards<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you\u2019re off to a good start.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please remember all the good times you had with your pops. He was a shining star and so are you. Sending my best wishes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The man, the myth, the legend \u2013 your dad. So sorry this card had to even be sent, but you\u2019re in my thoughts. Love you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019m so sorry to hear your dad has passed away, he was truly special&#8230; Sending all of the love I can give.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ve got this \u2013 I know it won\u2019t feel like it right now, but every day will get a little bit easier. And if it doesn\u2019t, that\u2019s okay \u2013 I\u2019m just a phone call away.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please remember all the good memories your dad brought to your life, he always was the star of the show \u2013 and he still is!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your dad was one in a million, I\u2019m so sorry for your loss and I\u2019ll do anything in my power to make you feel better. You name it, I\u2019ll do it!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What a guy your dad was &#8211; he&#8217;d be so proud of you, don&#8217;t forget that. Thinking of you pal.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019m so sorry to hear about your dad\u2019s passing. He will be greatly missed, my favourite memory involving him has to be when [insert memory].<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sending all the thoughts and prayers from our family to yours, your dad was a true gentleman who cared for everyone.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your dad really did live life to the fullest and I count myself lucky that I got to know him, please accept my sincerest condolences.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sympathy card words for loss of a child<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you know someone experiencing the loss of a child, you might want to reach out but aren\u2019t sure where to begin. As it\u2019s a particularly sensitive subject, we\u2019ve come up with a few suggestions that might help you figure out what to say.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No parent should ever experience the loss of a child, my heart breaks for you and I\u2019m sending all my love your way.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your son\/daughter will be deeply missed, they brought happiness to so many people.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Losing a child is heartbreaking and I can\u2019t even begin to understand what you\u2019re feeling but I wanted to let you know that I\u2019m always here for you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He\/she was truly one of a kind and I feel blessed to have known them.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019ll always remember when your son\/daughter [insert memory]. They\u2019ll be dearly missed by all of us.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your son\/daughter really did light up a room and we\u2019ll always remember her\/his contagious laughter.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I am sending you all the love during this time, she\/he will never be forgotten and the bond between you two will always be there.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019m so sorry for your loss, he\/she was taken too soon. We\u2019re sending love, strength, and support to you and your family.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He\/she made an impact on so many people in so little time. One time I\u2019ll never forget is when [insert memory].<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your son\/daughter will always hold a special place in my heart, all my thoughts and wishes are with you and your family.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grandparent bereavement card messages\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grandparents fill our lives with love, wisdom, and endless stories, making losing one an incredibly difficult time. So, if you know someone who\u2019s recently lost their grandma or grandad, make sure to let them know you\u2019re thinking of them with one of the following:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019m so sorry for your loss. Your grandad was truly one of a kind and left a lasting impression on everyone he met.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">She taught you so much and loved you so deeply. Your lovely grandma will always be by your side.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I know how close you were to your grandma\/grandad, and I\u2019m so incredibly sorry for your loss.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you ever want to talk or share stories about your wonderful grandma, I\u2019m always here to listen. What a wonderful woman she was.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thinking of you and sending you love as you say goodbye to someone who meant so much.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019ll always remember the way your grandpa lit up every room. Thinking of you today and always.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sending you love as you honour the life of your fabulous nan.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grandmothers are gifts that never stop giving.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wise, kind, and full of love, they were certainly one of a kind.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They\u2019ll always hold a special place in your heart. I\u2019m deeply sorry for your loss.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loss of a pet sympathy messages for cards<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A time comes when someone in your life loses a pet, and that pet is their absolute world. Whether they\u2019ve had to say goodbye to their cute kitten, humble hound, little hamster or their age-old tortoise, sending sympathy messages their way will massively help them. So, here are some sincere words for a sympathy card:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thinking of you after the loss of the best cat in the world. She\u2019ll be missed by so many people, that\u2019s for sure. Love you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sending all my love your way as you\u2019re mourning the loss of such a fantastic fur baby. Here for you always.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Losing a pet is so hard, so please call me whenever you\u2019re feeling down to relive the memories of him pinching our food wherever we were sat!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our pets have such a big influence on our lives, so please know that we\u2019re thinking of you during this tough time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re feeling sad, just remember when your little furball would whizz around his hamster wheel without a care in the world \u2013 the funny little guy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I know your pup was your world, so things might feel a little heavy right now. But please know I\u2019m here whenever you need me (for a rant, cry or photo album scroll)!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pets are brilliant little buggers, so I can&#8217;t express how sorry I am that you&#8217;ve had to deal with this huge loss. Lots of love to you during this time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019m sorry for your loss. The bond that you create with a pet really is like no other, and I know how special he\/she was to you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[Insert pet name] was such a good boy\/girl and will always be in your heart. Sending you and your family all the love during this difficult time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019ve got so many great memories of you and [insert pet name], please know that I\u2019m thinking of you and are always here if you need to talk or feel like sharing fun stories.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to end a sympathy card<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A thoughtful sign-off can offer a final touch of support, love, and care, reminding them that you\u2019re always there, whenever they might need you. With this in mind, here are a few ideas on how to end a sympathy card:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here for you always.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With love and support.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forever by your side.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re never alone (I\u2019m just a quick call away).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With all the love in the world.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sending hugs and strength.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With deepest sympathy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With heartfelt condolences.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Love you always.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re in my thoughts. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thinking of the right words to write in a sympathy card is never easy, but showing support to the loved ones in your life can be really helpful &#8211; especially when they\u2019re going through such a difficult period. And we hope we&#8217;ve made the writing process a little easier for you as you send a heartfelt card their way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more inspiration, head on over to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">thortful blog<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to discover articles on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/blog\/happy-heavenly-birthday-wishes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">heavenly birthday wishes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/blog\/happy-heavenly-fathers-day-wishes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">heavenly father\u2019s day wishes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/blog\/what-to-write-in-a-grief-anniversary-card\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">what to write in a grief anniversary card.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t forget that sending a present to their door is also sure to bring a smile to their face during this tough time. Luckily, we have a whole <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/gifts\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">collection of gifts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, from plants to flowers and chocolates.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Writing a card to someone who is grieving the loss of a loved one can be incredibly difficult. And you\u2019re not alone if you are struggling to know just what to write in a sympathy card. 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