Condolence phrases: from the most formal to those suitable for friends and relatives
It is always difficult to find the right words to address to the bereaved. The delicacy of the moment very often leads us not to know what to say because, in one case or another, the fear of making mistakes and saying something that could hurt us assails us. We have collected a series of formal and informal condolences among the which ones to choose according to the occasion. Before we continue reading, here's a video on body language.
Phrases of condolence for the most religious
Losing someone hurts but if you really loved them, you have to accept to see them go, knowing that someday you will be reunited again.
May his soul rest in peace. I firmly believe that God will accept him with open arms for all the good he did while on this earth. Sincere condolences to you and family.
My sincere condolences to you and your family. May God give you the comfort and tranquility you seek and may the soul of your loved one rest in peace.
In this time of pain, may God bring you the serenity and peace you deserve. Know that you are present in all our prayers.
We pray to God that He will give you the strength to get through this sad time.
Only God can give you the strength to overcome this great loss. Entrust your pain to him, along with the most beautiful moments spent together and the love that united you.
I hope that, in this painful moment, you can find the strength not to ask God why he took it away from you, but to thank him for giving it to you. Condolence.
Our loved ones have not disappeared into the darkness of nowhere: hope assures us that they are in the good and strong hands of God. Love is stronger than death. (Pope francesco)
I am deeply saddened by the news of your loss. I pray that God will give you the strength to get through this moment in your life. My deepest condolences.
In this painful moment, we offer our deepest condolences. May God give comfort to you and your loved ones.
May God lead his soul to a special place where he can watch over us and the people he loved. Heartfelt condolences.
May God rest his soul. May the love and mercy of our God descend upon you and your family during this sad moment. My sincere condolences.
Trust the Lord and his love to overcome this moment of sadness, he will be able to give you peace and give you back the joy that now seems lost.
My deepest condolences go out to you and your family. May God give you the peace you seek.
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Hope has its language in prayer, which crosses every distance, and through the waves of charity, which does not die, can reach the afterlife, as a consolation, as a suffrage, as a prelude to the eternal bliss of our dead. (Pope Paul VI)
Unfortunately, death is part of life. Man is defenseless before the will of God but the love of those who love you will help you to overcome pain. With affection we embrace you.
The certainty that the souls of the good are in the arms of God, give you comfort in this painful moment.
In this moment of deep pain, words are useless. May God rest his soul in peace and may the angels always be with you. Condolence.
Knowing well the great love that united you, I pray to God to help you overcome this pain.
With a heavy heart, I pray for the eternal rest of him who was an exceptional person. Heartfelt condolences.
I hope that the certainty that the souls of the righteous are in the arms of God will give you comfort in this painful moment.
Even if now it seems that sadness will never leave you, know that you will find consolation in the comfort that only God can give. Your loved one is in her arms.
Earthly life is only a passage that leads us to eternal life. Even if the pain is immense, entrust yourself to God and trust in his love without ever losing hope.
His memory will live forever in our hearts, his soul will be close to us and will bring us closer to God. Condolences.
Formal condolence phrases
Heartfelt and sincere condolences.
We participate in your pain.
I participate with emotion in your terrible loss. Condolences.
May the expression of our condolences reach you on such a sad occasion.
My condolences for this painful loss. I am close to you.
A thought of comfort and condolences to the grieving family.
May my condolences comfort you and may my prayers relieve you of the pain of your loss.
On this sad occasion, we offer heartfelt condolences.
Sincerely saddened by the sad circumstance, we offer our condolences.
A man never dies if there is someone who remembers him. (Ugo Foscolo)
We are close to you in pain.
Please accept our condolences.
Reached by the tragic news, we strongly embrace you.
Close in pain, we offer our deepest condolences. we are in solidarity with you in this moment of mourning.
The tragedy that has befallen your family is a cause of grief for us. Please accept our deepest condolences.
Reached by the tragic news, we offer you our deepest condolences.
There are no words to express my pain. My condolences.
We share your grief and offer heartfelt condolences.
Please accept our deepest condolences for your great loss. My heart is with you.
May it overcome this difficult moment with the strength that has always distinguished it. Condolences.
We join in your grief for the grave grief that has struck you. Heartfelt condolences.
Sincerely moved, we join in remembrance and regret.
I am close to her in this moment of pain. May the deepest condolences reach you and your family for this grave loss.
We express our condolences with great sorrow.
The great tragedy that has befallen your family brings a great deal of pain to all of us. We extend our sincere condolences to you.
I join in your suffering. Please feel condolences for this difficult time he is going through.
Overwhelmed by the painful circumstance, we share in your pain.
Our deepest condolences reach you in this moment of pain.
Those we love and have lost are no longer where they were, but they are wherever we are (Augustine of Hippo)
We cling to you in this time of deep sorrow. Condolences.
The memory of his wonderful and kind soul will always remain in our hearts.
Neighbors in pain, we offer heartfelt condolences.
I cling to family on this day of mourning. Condolences.
Please accept our deepest condolences in the face of this grave loss.
I offer to your family, in the tragic moment of pain that you are facing, my deepest condolences.
May the soul of the deceased loved one rest in peace, may my prayers help her journey to our Creator.
We participate deeply in your mourning.
The sudden death of such a good and honest person has caused me great suffering. On this day of mourning, I hug your family.
We are sincerely close to you in this painful circumstance.
We express our sincere condolences for this profound moment of mourning.
Informal condolence phrases for friends and family
In this time of tremendous pain, we are truly close to you. Please accept our condolences.
In such a mourning circumstance we join you with great affection.
May peace and consolation find you in this difficult time. Condolences.
Held in this sad day, we are close to you with all our affection. Condolences.
Farewells are only for those who love with their eyes. Because for those who love with heart and soul, separation does not exist. (Gialal al-Din Rumi)
We understand your pain and are close to you. Condolence.
I have no words to express the deep sadness I feel inside. It will always remain in our hearts. A hug.
May these flowers be the most heartfelt expression of our sincere condolences.
With emotion and great affection we join your family for this moment of mourning.
The misfortune that has befallen your lives has touched us deeply. We join this pain with deep affection!
