Condolences are mourning words of sorrow who express sympathy for death. Sincere condolences provide for the format of a personal, personal appeal - verbal or text.

As part of an obituary or public speech at a wake, condolences are also appropriate, but should be succinctly. In an expression of sympathy from a believer, you can add: "We pray for ___".

Etiquette condolences from muslims it is distinguished by a fatal attitude towards death and acceptance of loss, as well as clear requirements for rituals, clothing, behavior, symbols, gestures.

Condolence Examples

Universal Short Words of Sorrow

In the case when the words of condolence are pronounced after the burial or on the day of the funeral, then you can (but not necessarily) add briefly: “Let the earth rest in peace!” If you have the opportunity to provide assistance (organizational, financial - any), then it is convenient to complete the words of condolence with this phrase, for example “These days you will surely need help. I would like to be helpful. Count on me!"

• I am shocked by this sad news. It's hard to accept it. I share your pain of loss...
• My heart is broken by yesterday's news. I worry with you and remember ___ with the warmest words! It's hard to accept the loss ___! Everlasting memory!
• The news of the death of ___ is a terrible blow! It hurts even to think that we will never see him/her again. Please accept our condolences with your husband on your loss.
• Until now, the news about the death of ___ seems like a ridiculous mistake! It is impossible to comprehend it! Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss!
• My condolences! It hurts to even think about it, it's hard to talk about it. I sympathize with your pain! Everlasting memory ___!
• It's hard to put into words how ___ and I sympathize with your loss of ___! Golden man, what a few! We will always remember him/her!
• “This is an incredible, catastrophic loss. The loss of a real person, an idol, an exemplary family man and a citizen of his country "
• We empathize with your loss! The news of ___'s death shocked our entire family. We remember and will remember ___ as the most worthy person. Please accept our sincere condolences!
• Little consolation, but know that we are with you in grief of loss ___ and sincerely empathize with your entire family! Everlasting memory!
• “Words cannot convey all the pain and sadness. Like a bad dream. Eternal peace to your soul, our dear and beloved ..........”!
• An unimaginable loss! We all mourn the loss of ___, but of course it's even harder for you! Sincere condolences, and we will remember all our lives! We want to provide any help that is needed at this moment. Count on us!
• It's sad... I respect and remember ___ and sincerely condole with your loss! The least I can do today is to help. At least I have four empty seats in the car.

Condolences on the death of my mother, grandmother

• This terrible news shocked me. For me, ___ is a hospitable hostess, kind woman, but for you ... The loss of your mother ... I sympathize with you so much and cry with you!
• We are very ... very upset, beyond words! It is hard when you lose loved ones, but the death of a mother is a grief for which there is no cure. Please accept our sincere condolences for your loss!
• ___ was a model of delicacy and tact. Her memory will be as endless as her kindness to all of us. The loss of a mother is an incomparable grief. Please accept my deepest condolences!
• Woe, nothing compares! And I have no words to ease your pain. But I know she wouldn't want to see you despair. Be strong! Tell me, what could I take on these days?
• We are happy that we knew ___. Her kind disposition and generosity surprised us all, and this is how she will be remembered! It is difficult to express in words our grief - it is too great. Let the kindest memories and bright memory of her be at least a small consolation!
• The news of ___'s departure came as a shock to us. We can only guess what a blow her departure was for you. At such moments we feel abandoned, but remember that you have friends who loved and appreciated your mother. Count on our help!
• Words cannot heal a terrible wound in the heart. But the bright memories of ___, how honestly and with dignity she lived her life, will always be stronger than death. In the bright memory of her, we are forever with you!
• They say that grandchildren are loved even more than their children. We felt this love of our grandmother in full. This love will warm us all our lives, and we will pass on part of its warmth to our children and grandchildren ...
• Losing loved ones is very hard... And the loss of a mother is the loss of a part of yourself... Mom will always be missed, but may the memory of her and the warmth of the mother always be with you!
• Words cannot heal this wound of loss. But the bright memory of ___, who lived her life honestly and with dignity, will be stronger than death. We are with you in the eternal memory of her!
• Her whole life was spent in countless labors and worries. so cordial and soulful woman We will remember her forever!
• Without parents, without mother, there is no one between us and the grave. May wisdom and perseverance help you get through these most difficult days. Hold on!
• With ___ the model of virtue is gone! But she will remain a guiding light for all of us who remember her, love and honor her.
• It is ___ that kind words can be dedicated: “The one whose actions and deeds came from the soul, from the heart.” May the earth rest in peace!
• The life she has lived has a name: Virtue. ___ is the source of life, faith and love for loving children and grandchildren. The Kingdom of heaven!
• How much we did not tell her during her lifetime!
• Please accept my sincere condolences! What a man! ___, as she lived modestly and quietly, she left humbly, as if the candle had gone out.
• ___ involved us in good deeds, and because of her, we became better. For us, ___ will forever remain a model of mercy and tact. We are happy that we knew her.
• Your mother was a smart and bright person ... Many, like me, will feel that the world has become poorer without her.

Condolences on the death of husband, father, grandfather

• We are deeply saddened by the news of your father's death. He was a just and strong man, a loyal and sensitive friend. We knew him well and loved him like a brother.
• Our family mourns with you. The loss of such a reliable support in life is irreparable. But remember that we will be honored to help you at any moment when you need it.
• My condolences, ___! The death of a beloved husband is the loss of oneself. Hold on, these are the hardest days! We grieve with your grief, we are near ...
• Today, all who knew ___ mourn with you. This tragedy leaves no one indifferent. I will never forget my friend, and I consider it my duty to ___ to support you on any occasion, if you contact me.
• I'm so sorry that ___ and I had disagreements at one time. But I have always appreciated and respected him as a person. I apologize for the moments of pride and offer you my help. Today and always.
• Thanks to your statements about his [qualities or good deeds], it seems to me that I also knew him always. Condolences to you on the death of such a loved one and such a soul close to you! Rest in peace…
• I sincerely regret the loss of your dad. This is a very sad and sad time for you. But good memories are what will help to survive this loss. Your father lived a long and bright life and achieved success and respect in it. We also join the words of sorrow of friends and memories of ___.
• I sincerely condole with you ... What a person, what a scale of personality! He deserves more words than can now be said. In the memories of ___ - he is both our teacher of justice and mentor in life. Eternal memory to him!
• Without a father, without parents, there is no one between us and the grave. But ___ set an example of courage, resilience and wisdom. And I'm sure he wouldn't want you to grieve like that right now. Be strong! I sincerely sympathize with you.
• Your shock from the onset of loneliness is a heavy shock. But you have the strength to overcome grief and continue what he did not have time to do. We are nearby, and we will help in everything - contact us! It is our duty to remember ___!
• We grieve with you at this difficult moment! ___- kindest person, silverless, lived for neighbors. We empathize with your loss and are with you in the kindest and brightest memories of your husband.
• We are sorry for your loss! We sympathize - the loss is irreparable! Mind, iron will, honesty and justice ... - we are lucky to work with such a friend and colleague! How much we would like to ask for forgiveness from him, but it's too late ... Eternal memory to a mighty man!
• Mom, we mourn and cry with you! Our sincere gratitude from children and grandchildren and warm memories of a good father and good grandfather! Our memory of ___ will be eternal!
• Blessed are those whose memory will be as bright as ___. We will remember and love him forever. Be strong! ___ It would be easier if he knew that you could handle all this.
• My condolences! Recognition, respect, honor, and ... eternal memory!
• They say about such broad-minded people: “How much of ours has gone with you! How much of yours is left with us!” We will remember ___ forever and will pray for him!

Condolences on the death of a friend, brother, sister, loved one or loved one

• Accept my condolences! It has never been closer and dearer, and probably never will be. But in yours and in our hearts, he will remain a young, strong, full of life man. Everlasting memory! Hold on!
• It is difficult to find the right words in this difficult moment. I grieve with you! It will be a small consolation that not everyone has experienced such love as yours. But let ___ remain alive in your memory, full of strength and love! Everlasting memory!
• There is such wisdom: “It is bad if there is no one to take care of you. It's even worse if you don't have anyone to take care of you." I'm sure he wouldn't want you to be so sad. Let's ask his mom how she can help now.
• Condolences to you! Through life hand in hand, but this bitter loss went to you. It is necessary, it is necessary to find the strength in oneself to survive these most difficult minutes and difficult days. He will remain in our memory.
• It is very bitter to lose your loved ones and relatives, but it is doubly bitter when young, beautiful, strong leave us. God rest his soul!
• I would like to find words to somehow ease your pain, but it's hard to imagine if there are such words on earth at all. Bright and eternal memory!
• I grieve with you at this difficult moment. It's scary to even imagine that half of you is gone. But for the sake of children, for the sake of loved ones, you need to survive these mournful days. Invisibly, he will always be there - in the soul and in our eternal memory of this bright man.
• Love will not die, and the memory of it will always illuminate our hearts!
• … this too shall pass …
• For all of us, he will remain an example of love of life. And may his love of life illuminate your emptiness and grief of loss and help you survive the time of farewell. We grieve with you in difficult times and will remember ___ forever!
• The past cannot be returned, but the bright memory of this love will remain with you for life. Be strong!
• Be strong! With the loss of a brother, you must become a support to your parents twice. God help you get through these difficult times! Blessed memory of a bright man!
• There are such mournful words: "A beloved person does not die, but simply ceases to be near." In your memory, in your soul, your love will be eternal! We also remember with a kind word ___.

Condolences to a believing person, a Christian

All of the above is appropriate in expressing support in a difficult moment of loss for both the believer and the secular person. A Christian, Orthodox, can add a ritual phrase to condolences, turn to prayer or quote from the Bible:

• God is merciful!
• God bless you ___!
• For God, everyone is alive!
• This man was blameless, just and God-fearing, and moved away from evil!
• Lord, rest with the Saints!
• Death destroys the body, but saves the soul.
• God! Receive the spirit of your servant in peace!
• Only in death, the mournful hour, does the soul gain freedom.
• God guides the mortal through life before turning him into the light.
• The righteous will surely live, says the Lord!
• her heart /(his) trusted in the Lord!
• Immortal soul, immortal deeds.
• May the Lord do mercy and truth with him (her)!
• Righteous deeds are not forgotten!
• Holy Mother of God, protect him (her) with your cover!
• The days of our lives are not numbered by us.
• Everything returns to normal.
• Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God!
• Peace bright to your ashes!
• Kingdom of heaven and eternal rest!
• And those who have done good will seek the resurrection of life.
• Rest in the Kingdom of Heaven.
• And on earth she, like an angel, smiled: what is there, in heaven?

We often lose loved ones. How to express condolences on death in order to live on? helps to write a eulogy. Words cannot fully convey feelings, because everyone experiences pain in their own way. But it is in conversation that there is peace. It is important to remember how to express condolences on death so that the soul becomes easier.

Mistakes when expressing condolences

Often at a funeral, people forget who is in the center of an event, albeit a sad one. This is a dead person. Words of condolences on this day are pronounced in his honor. But some are sure that others are interested in their experiences. “I almost died when I was also left without a mother” - your experience is sad, but how will it help the mourner?

The search for the perpetrators (“The doctor overlooked”) or benefits (“But you will receive an inheritance”) is beyond. Questions like: “How did this happen?” will show not your condolences about the death, but curiosity. Phrases reminiscent of the future (“Give birth again”, “Everything will be fine”) are not very suitable for consolation. They do not distract, because there is no strength to think about the prospects.

Poetic epitaphs found on the Internet are not at all interesting solution. Reading out rhyming phrases, behind which the fate of a real person is not visible, breathes indifference. Ready-made epitaphs will show that there were no personal words in memory of the deceased. Sometimes it is better to silently approach and hug the bereaved than to try to be original.

How to express condolences on death

Condolences on the occasion of death are offered in person or by telephone. Getting off with a short SMS: “Condolences” or “Please accept my condolences” will not work. Messages are used for a quick exchange of information if there is no way to call, and not for condolences.

Universal condolences on death (short words)

At the beginning, it is customary to say: “My condolences”, “Accept my condolences” or “Accept our condolences” if you are speaking on behalf of other people. Standard phrases: “The news of death ... is a blow”, “It is impossible to comprehend this news and describe our grief in words”, “I still can’t believe it.” In conclusion, they add: “We grieve with you”, “We empathize with your grief”, or “We sympathize and regret the grief that has befallen you”.

Use condolences on the occasion of death in your own words if you knew the deceased and relatives closely, so you can predict their reaction. Briefly describe the striking features of a person and his influence. A careless word can cause an outburst of anger. Religious formulations (“For God all are alive”, “God rest in peace”) will cause controversy if agnostics and atheists hear condolences.

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When loved ones die, well-chosen words of condolence from those close by are needed to comfort and support at a difficult moment.

The proposed material provides examples of condolences to friends in connection with the death of relatives as a consolation to the mourners.

If you have to attend the funeral of relatives of friends, you should not remain indifferent to what is happening.

The spoken words of condolence are a tribute to the dead and support to the living.

But one should be careful in the choice of words, given the stressful state of people who are faced with loss.

In pronouncing words of support to the relatives of the deceased, it is necessary to adhere to the following recommendations:

Death always comes unexpectedly, bringing grief to family and friends. It hurts especially when saying goodbye is premature.

It would be immeasurably harder for Kemerovo residents, the parents of dead children, to go through grief if they were left alone. But with words of support the whole country shared their suffering.

No need to indifferently pass by, sincere condolences will not relieve the pain, but will show the mourners that they can always count on the support of friends.

Expressing condolences on the occasion of death, it is categorically not allowed:

• As a consolation, argue that the pain decreases with time. For those who have lost loved ones, especially children, the thought of further existence without communication with them is unacceptable.

  At such a moment, people do not think about the future - the pain completely absorbs the mind, crowding out everything else.

• Search for the culprit - if such accusations concern the deceased or his relatives, such a reproach will only bring additional torment to the mourners. Do not bring additional negativity, this will not make anyone feel better. No need to remember past grievances.
• Show excessive curiosity, clarifying the circumstances of death, asking about the state of affairs of the deceased and other things.
• Use formulaic phrases or speak in verse - excessive theatricality or dryness will emphasize the lack of sincerity. Consolation will be, in addition to words, light hugs and touches.

Important! Sincere feelings will always prompt the right words and help prevent tactlessness, let emotions not be restrained by reason.

Memory in connection with the death of mother, child and condolences in your own words to a friend

If a friend is facing such grief as the loss of her mother, she especially needs support and help.

Even if you are in a quarrel, it's time to forget about past quarrels. You should not think about the fact that you will not be welcome, select special words in advance and suffer from doubts about the appropriateness of the visit.

Simple short phrases spoken in your own words will help:

• I grieve with you, grief is easier to endure together.
• Hold on, I know how much mom meant to you.
• Such a loss is always a great pain, I want to share it with you.
• It's not easy to find the words, don't forget, I'm always ready to help.

The death of a child is a particularly difficult test for a mother. An unnatural situation when you have to mourn your children. You don’t wish this on anyone, so words of support are especially important.

It would be appropriate to say:

• Condolences, such a loss is unbearable.
• I am overwhelmed by this news, I mourn with you.
• What happened is a ridiculous mistake, it does not fit in my head. I sympathize with all my heart.
• I can't imagine how hard it is for you right now. I sincerely sympathize.

Avoid memorized and unnatural phrases, especially poetry is inappropriate. Take the time to support your friend in person.

If this is not possible, be sure to call, but you do not need to resort to SMS - written phrases cannot replace living words of participation.

The person will understand that you did not call, knowing the phone number. The last option is to write an e-mail message if there is no way to call.

Do not be afraid to approach a person and support if you did not do it in a timely manner.

If it dragged on for too long, apologize, citing the prevailing circumstances as an excuse (long business trip, etc.).

Condolences are also appropriate on the anniversary of a sad date, when the memory of a sad event returns again, and the feeling of loss is again aggravated.

Remember the sad dates of close friends and acquaintances in order to support and be there in a timely manner.

Short funeral speech

Attendance at a funeral is a forced and always sad necessity.

Once at such an event, it is imperative to make a short speech in memory of the deceased, referring to his relatives. If you didn’t know this person closely, general phrases are enough.

Farewell words to acquaintances should not remain impersonal, put sincere emotions into the appeal, emphasizing that you are aware of the severity of the loss.

Short examples of mourning speech at a funeral:

• The deceased remained a kind and sincere person until his death. He did a lot for me and will remain in my memory forever.
• He went through life spreading goodness. It is a pity that his path was interrupted.
• I feel deep regret and grief over the death of my father and grandfather. He will be missed by all of us.
• I don't know how to express the pain, there are no words. She will always be with us.
• A sunny day faded from such an event, I express my sincere sympathy.

Sorrowful short examples of condolences

To support the relatives of the deceased, a few short phrases are enough. Death is no reason to practice eloquence. More words will be said by the very fact of presence and support, the offered help.

If friends, colleagues or acquaintances are faced with a loss, the following words will be appropriate for sympathy:

• Condolences in grief, we will help and support.
• I remember you were happy together. I mourn.
• I'm sorry I wasn't there when it happened. Count on support.
• This death does not fit in my head, I sympathize.
• No words can ease the pain, sincere condolences.

Words of sincere support to friends about the death of relatives are the least that can be done. Do not remain indifferent to the grief of even an unfamiliar person, and let trouble pass you by.

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