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Condolence Examples for Every Situation
These examples written for every scenario make it a little easier for you to express your sympathies during what can be a difficult time. Remember, these are only examples and are only meant as a guide. They're meant to be modified and not copied exactly. Try and tailor the messages to your specific situation. You'll feel better about this and so will the bereaved.
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- Messages For a Friendly NeighborI was deeply saddened by the news about ... read more
- Condolences Words For a Boss Everyone is deeply saddened on the sudden ... read more
- Messages For a Co-worker I was deeply saddened to learn of ... read more
- Condolence Examples For a Wife I want to offer my sincere condolences on ... read more
- Messages For a Husband Henry and I would like to express ... read more
- Condolence Examples For a Family Man Words alone cannot express our sympathy ... read more
- Messages For a Son While the loss of a loved one is never easy ... read more
- Condolences Words For a Daughter We are both so deeply saddened by the ... read more
- Messages For Mother I am so very sorry to hear of your mother's ... read more
- Condolences Examples For Dad Both Bill and I want to extend our deepest ... read more
- Messages For Father I am truly saddened to hear of your recent ... read more
- Messages For a Brother I hope this finds you well and holding up after ... read more
- Messages For Grandfather How very sorry I was to learn of your ... read more
- Messages For Boyfriend I was extremely sorry to hear of ... read more
- Messages For Child Please accept my deepest sympathies ... read more
- Messages For Friend's Cousin I was really sorry to hear about ... read more
- Messages For Granddad I received your email informing me ... read more
- Messages For AuntAlthough I may not know you well, I have great ... read more
- Messages For Distant RelativeI saw on Facebook that one of your ... read more
- Messages For GrandPaI just heard that your grandpa died last week ... read more
- Messages For Single MotherTwice I went to call you when I heard ... read more
- Messages For InfantTo say that I am in shock to hear about the death ... read more
- Messages For NephewIt was quite a shock to hear that your nephew ... read more
- Messages For NieceWasn't it only yesterday when your sweet niece ... read more
- Messages For Spouse For a Long TimeI just got word that your husband ... read more
- Messages For Spouse Not Married Long TimeWasn't it just yesterday that ... read more
- Messages For Stillborn with Single MotherAnybody who knows you well as a couple ... read more
- Messages For Stillborn with ParentsI can't bring myself yet to pick up the phone ... read more
- Messages For UncleRemember when you were learning to drive both ... read more
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