Sympathy Notes

You're not the first person to sit down to write a sympathy note -- and then wonder what to say. Learn what to write in a sympathy note -- and see sample notes and easy-to-use templates based on whether you knew the person who died or didn't know him or her.

What to Write in a Sympathy Note

What to Write in a Sympathy Note

Writing a sympathy note can feel awkward. Try these tips for expressing your sympathy sincerely and appropriately.
Sample Sympathy Note: When You Didn't Know the Deceased

Sample Sympathy Note: When You Didn't Know the Deceased

Use this sample of a sympathy note, to the survivors of someone you didn't know, to help write your own sympathy note if you're not sure what to say.
Sample Sympathy Note: When You Knew the Deceased

Sample Sympathy Note: When You Knew the Deceased

Use this sample of a sympathy note, to the survivors of someone you knew, to help write your own sympathy note if you're not sure what to say.