Writing a Condolence note to accompany a floral tribute is to comfort, soothe, provide solace and allay sorrow or grief.
 
A word of condolence, an expression of sympathy to a person who has experienced pain, grief or a misfortune, may be one of the most meaningful acts of kindness and compassion you can give to a grieving person.

Bereaved people will acknowledge that condolence notes from friends become some of their most meaningful mementos of a difficult time.

They may read these treasured letters of condolence over again days, weeks or years after the loss, to re-experience the loving thoughts and tender memories written by caring friends.

When writing a shorter condolence note, Zunin and Zunin, authors of The Art of Condolence recommend including these components:

• Acknowledge the loss and the name of the deceased.
•  Express your sympathy.
• Note special qualities of the deceased.
• End the note with a thoughtful word, a hope, a wish or expression of sympathy.

l. Acknowledge the loss.
I was saddened to hear of the sudden loss of your baby. I know you have been excitedly planning for her arrival which is making the day you say "Hello" be the same as the day that you say "Good-bye," be even more difficult.

2. Express your sympathy.
I am thinking about you during this difficult time and sending my heartfelt sympathy.

3. Note special qualities of the deceased or the bereaved.
I have seen you handle challenges in the past and know you will find your strength to make it through this difficult period.

4. End with a thoughtful word or phrase.
Holding you in my thoughts,

Your signature ____________

A good condolence note is one that speaks from the heart. Use these guidelines as a starting point for writing your condolence message. Just remember it is more important to express thoughts and feelings about the loss than following any script or formula.

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If the deceased or their family is not well known to you or a professional or business acquaintance that doesn't require such a personal message we have compiled a list of sympathy messages you can use.

Just copy the selected message to the clipboard. If you place your order online you can paste the copied text into the card message field.

Our deepest sympathy is with you

May you have memories for comfort, friends for support, and flowers to ease your sadness.

Though words, however gentle, cannot take your loss away, still may these flowers sent in sympathy help comfort you today.

Our thoughts are with you. May these flowers in some way help to express our heartfelt sympathy.
Especially for you at this difficult time.

With heartfelt sympathy and understanding thoughts in this time of sadness.

You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Thinking of you at this time of sorrow.

Please accept our deepest sympathy for the loss of your Mother.

Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you.

We may not understand why sad things happen, may it somehow help to know how much we care.

We wish to express our sympathy in your loss and to let you know that our thoughts are with you.

At a time such as this, words cannot express our feelings.