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Ideas For Composing Heartfelt Sympathy Quotes

While the market is full of mass-produced greeting cards, you may want to compose your own sentiments to give to someone who has just lost a loved one. When you think about what sentiments to write down, however, you may be confused about how to express yourself without offending or further saddening that individual. These ideas may help you come up with sympathy quotes that will convey your condolences.

When you think about what thoughts and feelings you want to send to the person, you may wish to express first how sorry you are for the person's loss. Your regret could be an underlying factor motivation to choosing a quote that will be appropriate and well appreciated. The person who receives your sympathies may understand that you are genuinely sorry for his or her sorrow.

You might also wish to send religious sentiments that will give the recipient hope. If your friend or loved one is religious, a quote that expresses a prayer or a passage from the Bible may be appropriate. You might even look in religious texts to select a passage that is right for the occasion.

Another suggestion would be to avoid attempts at being funny. Your friend or relative may love humor any other time of the year. However, a death in the family may be ill timed to be funny or try out new humor. You might be reminded to avoid humorous expressions in your letter or card.

Likewise, it could be advisable to avoid any mentioning of how the deceased passed. Bringing up details of the death or reminding the recipient of the circumstances could bring unwelcome emotions. Keeping this tact in mind could serve you well.

These strategies could allow you to choose quotes that are suited for a funeral or sending condolences. As you consider what expressions to convey, you might remember some basic tips. These criteria may help you avoid offending someone.


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