Let me send a little word of encouragement and sympathy in this dark hour of your life. And perhaps the best word is that which says: “For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.” Mrs. ———— and I offer you our most sincere sympathy. Let us have the comfort of hearing from you soon.

Faithfully yours,

My dear ————,

No words can quite express my sympathy in this time of deep sorrow. As long as I shall remember anything I shall remember ———— virtues and ———— kindnesses.

Your Friend,

My dear ————,

I can imagine your heart must be sorely grieved in your recent loss. We beg you to accept our love and sympathy.

Sincerely your friend,

My dear ————,

May every consolation and blessing be granted to you in your deep sorrow. Kindly accept my heartfelt sympathy.