How Do You Write A Meaningful Sympathy Card?
Basic steps for writing a note of sympathy Give it some thought: Consider that your note is likely to be among several dozen or even hundreds of notes received, and compared with the messages typical of sympathy cards, you don’t want to sound waxy. The goal? Express yourself sincerely without sounding like you knew the person/situation better than you actually did. Start with “Dear [insert first names of recipients],” or “Dear [insert last name] family.” Be sure to spell names correctly; this indicates sincerity. You may want to practice writing the note on something other than the actual card to be sure it will fit in the space available. Aim to write a simple statement of sympathy that accurately reflects your feelings of sadness, followed by a statement of support. Think about how you would feel if you had experienced the loss yourself. Example: “We are saddened to hear of your father’s passing and wish you strength as you mourn.” If you had a personal connection to the person/situa
