When someone is passing away, it is hard to find the right words to express your grief. Everything you say seems to come off the Hallmark card and is completely impersonal. If you can even think of things to say when someone dies, you’re one of the lucky ones. Many people struggle to know a sentence or two to tell their loved ones to express their sympathy.
While thinking about things to say when someone dies is not easy, we can help. Our list of 50 things to say when someone dies will help you at least find something to say to express your sympathy and deepest condolences. Nothing you can say will make the loved ones of the deceased feel better. When someone is going through, the only thing that makes grief better is time. Even then, it can take years for the individual to begin to recover, and memories of their loved ones will last forever. The following list is just a place to start expressing your sympathy and a way to show them that you are there for them.
50 things to say when someone dies
1. Know that you are in my prayers during this lost time. If you need anything, we are here for you and we are all thinking of you.
2. All you can do now is pray to God and thank Him for the blessings in your life. His presence was a blessing to all who knew him.
3. I just wanted you to know that I extend my deepest condolences to you and your family.
4. Losing a loved one is not easy. When someone is passing, only their fondest memories can bring us a sense of lightness during a dark time. My deepest condolences.
5. During this darkest time, keep all the wonderful memories you had. These memories will bring you a sense of peace. .
6. Everyone deals with tragic events in different ways. Whether you want to be alone or need a shoulder to cry on, know that I am here for you any way you need it.
7. My family was saddened to hear the news. Know that you are in our prayers, and we are here whenever you need us.
8. Ignore what everyone says and don’t listen to them. For now, the best thing you can do is remember him (her) and heal in your own way. If you need me, I am here for you.
9. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. We wanted to offer you our deepest condolences for your loss. We will never forget _______.
10. I’m at a loss for words. When I heard the news, I felt that one of the brightest stars in the sky had disappeared. I know there is nothing I can do to make it easier for you to come to terms with your loss. Know that I am sending you all my love and support. I cannot describe how sorry I am in words.
11. She (he) is no longer suffering. The pain of his loss is hard to bear, and all we can do is offer our deepest condolences.
12. We just wanted you to know that we will be here for you whenever you need something. There are no questions. Expect us to contact you shortly, but you can also come here whenever you need to.
13. These kinds of things are not easy to write at all, so I write with a strong heart and hand my deepest sympathy and condolences. If you need anything during this dark time, I will be here for you.
14. (Say nothing and just listen to the person. Your presence may give them some comfort.)
15. We can never take his (her) place, but we are always here to listen and share our favorite memories of him (her).
16. We were so saddened to hear that the _______ had passed. I hope that you and your loved ones can find the strength to get through this difficult time.
17. May all memories of _____ the sweetest and kindest bring you a sense of peace and solace during this time. I hope the wonderful memories and cherished moments you had together help him feel better.
18. We wanted to extend our deepest sympathy and condolences to everyone in your family.
19. I hope all the love and support from your friends and family will help you get through this difficult time. You were always in my prayers.
20. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. While ____ never wanted you to feel so sad, she never ____ realized how amazing (she) was as a human being. It is hard to comprehend the enormity of your loss. If you need someone to listen to you, we are here for you.
21. My heartfelt condolences are with you at this time of grief and grief. I am here for you any way you want it.
22. I wanted to offer my deepest sympathy and sympathy during this time period. Just know that you are never alone. Whenever you need someone to reach out to or a gentle ear to listen, I am here for you.
23. I’m here for you.
24. I can’t begin to understand what you’re going through.
25. He (she) was loved and respected by all who knew him (her). He (she) has such a big heart.
26. May the support and love of the people around you give you a sense of peace during this tragic time.
27. I have never found it easy to write down my feelings on a card, but passing _____ prompts me to try. I just wanted you to know that you have my deepest sympathy.
28. If you want to sit down together to talk and share his (her) memories, I am always here for you.
29. You and ____ will always be in my thoughts and prayers.
30. Everyone he (she) has met shares a small part of your pain right now.
31. Nothing can lessen the stress of your loss. You are always in our prayers at this time.
32. (Try asking them how they are and then sit down and really listen to what they have to say.)
33. Those we love never really go away. During this difficult time, know that he (she) will always be with you in spirit.
34. We all grieve his passing, but we can pray that he (she) is in a better place now.
35. Our deepest condolences are with you at this sad time.
36. I wish you nothing but peace, strength, and comfort during this time. You may find solace after your loss.
37. We may all experience losses in our lives, but that doesn’t make them any easier to bear. I pray to God for you and your family at this difficult time.
38. Love knows no bounds on earth or in heaven. Today, he (she) looks down on us and is with you in spirit.
39. The only peace we can find in such a senseless loss is that (she) is no longer in pain. We can’t imagine the pain your family is going through right now, but we are here for you whenever you need us.
40. I can get up early or stay up early – whenever you need me, I can be there for you.
41. You have our heartfelt sympathy.
42. It would be impossible to understand the loss you are feeling right now.
43. I’m just a phone call away if you need support or a shoulder to cry on.
44. I can’t really know how you feel, but I’m here to help you in any way I can.
45. During this dark time, I am here to help you in any way I can.
46. You are never alone. If you need someone to be with you, I can come at any moment.
47. My family and I are here to bake lasagna and share our memories of him (her) and help in any way we can.
48. Whenever you need someone to listen, we are here for you.
49. We may not be able to feel your grief, but we can support you and pray for you during it.
50. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this tragic time.
