Funeral homes in Beltsville, MD can help you send sympathy cards to someone whose loved one has died. Sympathy cards are a traditional way to express condolences, offer comfort, and offer support to bereaved families.
The importance of a sympathy card cannot be overstated. Sympathy cards acknowledge that someone you know, whether you know them well or not, has had someone they love die and they are suffering from a loss. Even if there is already an inscription in the sympathy card you choose to send, you should include a handwritten note that expresses your condolences.
When you write a sympathy card, be sure to include the name of the person who died. Many people are hesitant to do this when families are grieving because they believe that the name will intensify the grief and sorrow. Just the opposite, however, is true. Reading a deceased loved one’s name in a sympathy card will acknowledge the deceased’s life and acknowledge that they meant something to you. This will bring comfort, not more sorrow.
If you knew the person who died well – you are a family member or close friend – and you have a photograph of them that you know the family would appreciate, include it in the sympathy card. If it’s a photo they haven’t seen before, then having it will bring them a lot of comfort and they will treasure it.
If you have a great story or memory about the loved one who died, take the time to share it with the family. Sometimes other family members or close friends have memories of or stories about a person before anyone in their immediate family knew them, and hearing these, especially ones that highlight the great attributes of their loved one will be something they will relish and add to their own memories and stories.
If you don’t know exactly what to say in a sympathy card, you’re not alone. There are no perfect words that will make everything all right and undo the loss of a loved one. Instead, acknowledge their loss by saying their loved one’s name, acknowledge their pain and their grief over the loss, and let them know you care about them.
There are some very good things that you can say in a sympathy card that will simply, yet effectively get your message across. These phrases can be modified and used together to help you express your thoughts and feelings adequately.
One phrase you can write a variation of is, “I am so sorry to hear of [name of the deceased]’s death. They were a wonderful person, and I know you will all miss them very much. You all are in my prayers for comfort and peace in the days ahead.”
“I cannot express how sorry and sad I feel at the loss of your [child, spouse, parent, sibling, etc.], [name of the deceased]. Please accept my condolences, and be assured that you and your family are continually in my thoughts during this difficult time for you.” Is another phrase that you can put in your own words to expressed your condolences in a sympathy card.
If you’d like to know more about writing sympathy cards at funeral homes in Beltsville, MD, you can talk with our knowledgeable team at Donald V. Borgwardt Funeral Home, P.A. You can visit our funeral home at 4400 Powder Mill Rd., Beltsville, MD, 20705, or you can call us today at (301) 937-1707.