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Understanding ABC's Of Funeral Messages

If someone you know has just died, you should visit the wake to show respect. If you are far away and cannot visit the service, you could send a letter of sympathy. There are several ways to send funeral messages to the family of the deceased. Send a short note with a token showing empathy.

Even if you are going to the memorial service, it is still appropriate to offer a letter to the bereaved. The content of your note will mainly depend on your relationship with the family and the deceased. It can be brief or long but should show sympathy, compassion and support.

It is good to remember that family members of the deceased may read letters and notes of sympathy sometime during the memorial service. So, it might be a good idea to keep your note short but not too curt. Point out how the deceased was special too you and how and why he or she will be missed.

If you are going to use a store bought card, write a short note in your own thoughts. The context of your letter should depict sorrow yet sound comforting to the family. This may be a difficult task to complete and it will help to remember the deceased when he was living.

A good tip is to start a note with a memorable event that you shared with the deceased. Do not be too concerned about saying the wrong things or making the letter too long. Just write what is on your mind and what you feel in your heart. Finish off your letter with an uplifting paragraph.

Make sure you edit and proofread the draft before sending it to the family of the deceased. Funeral messages can be written in cards, as handwritten letters, via email, or with a bouquet of blossoms. Make sure that the presentation of your card or flowers are appropriate for the occasion.


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