Condolence & Sympathy Quotes for Loss
The death of a loved one is very tragic, everything about our lives at this point comes to a halt and we are left with pain, heartaches and memories of time spent with the deceased. One of the things that helps us get through this period of mourning is the support of friends, family and loved ones.
However, finding the right words of condolences to offer the bereaved can be very difficult, but it is imperative you let them know that you feel their pain and sincerely sympatheize with them.
The following sympathy quotes will let the grieving family know you care.
48+ Sympathy Quotes For Loss
”Don’t be ashamed to weep; ’tis right to grieve. Tears are only water, and flowers, trees, and fruit cannot grow without water. But there must be sunlight also. A wounded heart will heal in time, and when it does, the memory and love of our lost ones are sealed inside to comfort us.“ – Brian Jacques
They that love beyond the world
cannot be separated by it.
Death cannot kill what never dies.” – William Penn
cannot be separated by it.
Death cannot kill what never dies.” – William Penn
”Earth hath no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.” – Thomas Moo
“Some people come into our lives, leave footprints on our hearts, and we are never the same.”
“Like a bird singing in the rain, let grateful memories survive in time of sorrow.” – Robert Louis Stevenson
“That though the radiance which was once so bright be now forever taken from my sight. Though nothing can bring back the hour of splendour in the grass, glory in the flower. We will grieve not; rather find strength in what remains behind.” – William Wordsworth
”The season of mourning, Like spring, summer, Fall and winter, will also pass.”- Molly Fumia
”I know now that we never get over great losses; we absorb them, and they carve us into different, often kinder, creatures.“ – Gail Caldwell
“Our trials, our sorrows, and our grieves develop us.” – Orison Swett Marden
condolences quotes
condolences quotes
”How very softly you tiptoed into our world, almost silently, only a moment you stayed. But what an imprint your footsteps have left upon our hearts.” – Dorothy Ferguson
“When you lose someone you love, you gain an angel you know.“ – Author unknown
“Tears are God’s gift to us, Our holy water, They heal us as they flow.“ – Rita Schiano
”It is the will of God and Nature that these mortal bodies be laid aside, when the soul is to enter into real life; ’tis rather an embryo state, a preparation for living; a man is not completely born until he be dead: Why then should we grieve that a new child is born among the immortals?” – Benjamin Franklin
Never feel ashamed that you spend the whole day in tears, you can be strong only after you have felt the pain inside your heart. Death feels like a stab wound in your heart.
There’s a coffin, there’s the grave, there’s the body and your tears capture every moment. Crying is not just because you would miss them, it’s a part of you letting out all the pain of loss.
“Words, no matter how kind, can’t mend your heartache. However, those who care for you wish you comfort and peace of mind.”
“God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So he put His arms around you and whispered “Come to Me”.
Grief is not a sign of weakness, nor a lack of faith. It is the price of love. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
In times like this you should hold on firmly to faith and hope, it might look like you have lost more than you can bear but you are stronger than this pain you feel.
In this tragic moment, I hope you remember all the joyous moments you have had with family and let these memories be the consolation you need in the dark times.
Empathy Quotes For Loss Of A Family Member
“Remember me and smile, for it’s better to forget than to remember me and cry.” — Dr. Seuss
“If all else perished, and he remained, I should still continue to be; and if all else remained, and he were annihilated, the universe would turn to a mighty stranger.“ – Emily Brontë
“When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.” – Author Unknown
”No matter how prepared you think you are for the death of a loved one, it still comes as a shock, and it still hurts very deeply.” – Billy Graham
”There are no goodbyes for us. Wherever you are, you will always be in my heart.” – Mahatma Gandhi
”Your absence has gone through me like thread through a needle. Everything I do is stitched with its color.“ – W.S. Merwin
”After a loved one passes, be encouraged by their passing and legacy. Instead of crying, live an inspired, spiritual and happy life like they did when they were here. Live each day with encouragement knowing that they are proud and smiling down on you from Heaven” – Matt Fraser
”If we never experience the chill of a dark winter, it is very unlikely that we will ever cherish the warmth of a bright summer’s day. Nothing stimulates our appetite for the simple joys of life more than the starvation caused by sadness or desperation. In order to complete our amazing life journey successfully, it is vital that we turn each and every dark tear into a pearl of wisdom, and find the blessing in every curse.“ – Anthon St. Maarten
”Listen to God with a broken heart. He is not only the doctor who mends it but also the father who wipes away the tears.” – Criss Jami
“To lose someone you love is to alter your life forever. You don’t get over it because ‘it’ is the person you loved. The pain stops, there are new people, but the gap never closes. How could it? […] This hole in my heart is in the shape of you and no-one else can fit it.“ – Jeanette Winterson
“May tender memories soften your grief,
May fond recollection bring you relief,
And may you find comfort and peace in the thought
Of the joy that knowing your loved one brought…
For time and space can never divide
Or keep your loved one from your side.
When memory paints in colors true,
the happy hours that belonged to you.”–Helen Steiner Rice
May fond recollection bring you relief,
And may you find comfort and peace in the thought
Of the joy that knowing your loved one brought…
For time and space can never divide
Or keep your loved one from your side.
When memory paints in colors true,
the happy hours that belonged to you.”–Helen Steiner Rice
Crying will surely not bring them back but it would help you through the grief because you can never truly forget the ones you love. You can however cry yourself back to joy.
“The love your spouse had for you is something that can never be taken away. Hold on to that and know that they are there with you always.”
Pain is sometimes so overwhelming, you are wondering if you will ever be happy again, if this deep unrelenting sense of loss will ever go away. Time is medicine for all ailments even the ones we can’t see.
As you mourn your loss, remember to see the beauty of life around you and don’t sink into a hole of depression and sorrow.
Condolence Quotes For Loss Of A Friend
”Had I not loved so much I would not hurt so much. I will hurt. And I will be grateful for that hurt for it bears witness to the depth of our meaning. And for that I will be eternally grateful.” – Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
”I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love.” – Leo Buscaglia
“Learn to see the gift in the adversity. By doing this you will begin to find true peace in your struggle.“ – Stacey Urrutia
“Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.” – Renee Wood
Don’t let go of the memories, death is not the end of your happiness. You can still take so much pleasure in the memories you made with them while they were alive.
“While we are mourning the loss of our friend, others are rejoicing to meet him behind the veil.” – John Taylor
“No matter how or when we lose our furry friends, their love lasts a lifetime.”
“Across the years I will walk with you,
in deep green forests,
on shores of sand and when our time on earth is through,
in heaven too, you will have my hand!” – Robert Sexton
in deep green forests,
on shores of sand and when our time on earth is through,
in heaven too, you will have my hand!” – Robert Sexton
Say not in grief ‘he is no more’ but in thankfulness that he was. – Hebrew Proverb
“To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.” – Thomas Campbell
“The comfort of having a friend may be taken away, but not that of having had one.” – Seneca
I want to dedicate a moment of silence for the person who has been a part of all our lives, may he find peace now that he is no longer physically with us. No matter what he will always remain in our hearts.
“As we go through the journey of life, we must remember that the impressions we leave behind will define who and what we are.
They are just as individual as the paths we have chosen to walk.
So leave good impressions wherever you go.” – Dave Hedges
They are just as individual as the paths we have chosen to walk.
So leave good impressions wherever you go.” – Dave Hedges
“A great soul serves everyone all the time A great soul never dies. It bring us together again and again.” – Maya Angelou
”You don’t get over it, you just get through it. You don’t get by it, because you can’t get around it. It doesn’t ‘get better’; it just gets different. Everyday grief puts on a new face.” – Wendy Feireisen