Expressing yourself in a message of condolence is not at all easy, it is a very delicate moment and finding the right words is a difficult task, as you already know. The word mourning itself is the feeling that denotes the pain of losing a person.
In this article, we want to give you some tips to make you think about what to write and how to get the message of condolence delivered in such a difficult time.
What to write in a condolence message?
First of all, you need to think about who is the recipient of the message.
If you know the person whose loved one passed away well then it is advisable to address the message with their first and last name (for example, John Smith). If you want to include the family as well, then you can direct it to Mario Rossi and Family. If, on the other hand, you don’t know your loved one well, you can opt to send the message to the whole family in general, such as the Rossi family.
Now we come to the highlight, what to write in the condolence message? Much depends on the relationship you had with the deceased and / or the one you have with family members, we show you some guidelines to help you better formulate the text of the message of condolence.
First of all, it is advisable to write a short and concise message, precisely because it is difficult to express one’s emotions in a moment like this.
It is important to let the family know that you recognize the tragedy and delicacy of the circumstances they are going through with thoughts such as: “What happened is devastating”, “There are no words to describe this difficult moment”.
Furthermore, it is good to communicate one’s closeness and understanding in such a critical period with phrases such as: “We are close to you in pain”, “We join in your pain”.
And if you can also offer help, you can also add another phase, such as: “I am close to you in this heartbreaking moment, you can count on my support”.
Another recommended option if you really knew the person who is no longer there is to also mention a happy and carefree memory, for example: “Do you remember the good times we all spent together on holiday in Barcelona? This is how I will always remember it, with a smile “.
After creating the message, you have to think about how to get it delivered, let’s see some tips.
How to deliver the condolence message
Although it might seem obvious, even delivering the message requires a bit of tact and delicacy, let’s see some options.
1) Flowers
Flowers are associated with the most important stages of life, such as birth and marriage, but they also have a profound meaning to make one’s closeness felt and to celebrate the past life of the deceased person at the funeral.
For this reason, it is a great idea to send the message of condolence in a card paired with flowers.
We at Wineflowers also offer this type of service, you can choose from many floral options from the classic funeral wreaths, to those a little more particular, but also bouquets of flowers suited to the occasion. Just choose your preferred composition and enter the message of the card to be delivered and place the order online. We send flowers to all regions of Italy and also abroad, they will be packaged by a trusted local florist, so you don’t even have to worry about freshness.
Visit the section dedicated to funeral flowers on our site to order the most suitable composition>
2) Telegram
The telegram can be sent by going to the post office or by relying on online services that allow you to order one from a PC or smartphone which will then be delivered in paper format. It is undoubtedly a formal and impactful gesture.
3) SMS or Whatsapp
Although it might seem a bit cold and detached, sending a condolence message via SMS or Whatsapp, or other messaging services, is a very immediate way to make people feel closeness and share the pain. This does not prevent that at a later time also sending flowers with a card to confirm their support.
We hope we have given you some useful information for composing and sending your condolence message. We end by saying that we are sorry if you are reading this article and you have lost a loved one.
