What to Say in a Sympathy Card

I will admit that a sympathy card is perhaps one of the most difficult to write. So much emotion is involved and you want to express your thoughts, prayers and condolences in a given situation just right. That is why it depends upon the situation so much and will be the subject of future posts, since we get so many requests for stationery cards and what should be said in different situations. Let's start out with a circumstance such as a death of someone you knew.

The passing of a loved one is made more difficult when it is sudden and unexpected, so writing a notecard with your condolences and sympathy is a bit different in that type of situation. However, in all cases, try to speak of the one who passed, as you knew of him or her and write something in your stationery card such as:

"Joe was a one of a kind father. I remember when he took us all fishing ..."

"Anne was a talented cook and loving Aunt to my children ..."

A meaningful note in the notecard memorializes the person who has passed and indicates to the mourner that their loved one made a lasting impression on you and will not be forgotten. The bereaved can then hang on to the notecard of expression and grieve over the loss of their loved one. This emotional process helps the bereaved with the loss, as the burden is shared with those who feel their pain.

Selection of the sympathy card is important and handwriting the notecard is a must. Handwrite your sympathy note on a sheet of paper before copying it to the sympathy card or notecard itself. You may find notecards and thank you cards as well as other personalized stationary at lovelylabels and can personalize the front of the card if you wish. A fold over tent card offers room inside for your handwritten note, allowing you to express your thoughts and feelings for the one whose pain and sorrow you share.

Kim Hummert