Write a condolence letter to someone who has recently passed away during the covid-19 pandemic
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The loss of sympathy cards is a problem. Confronted with the blank page most of us are at a loss.
“I don’t know what to say.”
Nobody has the right words. It’s not a time for eloquence.
It’s simple. Begin with:
“I am so sorry for your loss.”
Write a line or two about the person who died:
“I’ve been looking at pictures of us.”
“I will always remember how she beamed at your wedding.”
“Reading about him made me wish I’d gotten to know him."
Express a hope for the future:
“I look forward to the day we can be together.”
More than anything, it’s the thought that counts.
Close with something like:
“You are in my thoughts.”
“You are in our hearts/prayers”
“With sympathy and love.”
This is also showing up: the envelope, the stamp, the handwriting that is yours alone, the care and time it took. More than anything, it’s the thought that counts.
Then, send another note after what will be a long, painful, lonely month. Just a postcard is fine.
“Thinking of you.”
It’s a little thing. But now, the least we can do is probably the most.