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Words for a Bereavement Card

A bereavement card should feel personal, not formal. These words give you a sincere place to start, whether the loss is recent or you are checking in weeks later.

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“With heartfelt sympathy on your bereavement.”

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“Thinking of you as you grieve someone so loved.”

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“So sorry for your loss. Please lean on those around you.”

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“May you be gently carried through this bereavement.”

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“Holding you in my thoughts during this difficult time.”

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“With sincere sympathy, and a promise to check in again soon.”

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“May comfort find you in the memories and in the people who share them.”

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“Sending you strength for the hard days and the quiet ones alike.”

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“So sorry. They will be remembered with great love.”

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“With deepest sympathy on your loss.”

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