Find comforting words to honor a loved one’s memory. Discover 50+ heartfelt quotes to share with those mourning a loss. | Photo by Canva / Depor
Find comforting words to honor a loved one’s memory. Discover 50+ heartfelt quotes to share with those mourning a loss. | Photo by Canva / Depor

Life is full of unexpected moments, of joy and pain. Awareness of the fleeting nature of existence is heightened by the loss of a loved one, reminding us of the value of each day. Grief can be a lonely path, difficult to walk and difficult to communicate to those around us. Finding the right right words to express heartfelt sympathy to a grieving friend, family member or colleague can be a challenge.

In these times of deep sadness, words of wisdom from those who have experienced the loss can be a refuge. Grief, though painful, is a universal human experience. Condolence quotes from authors, activists and celebrities combine the sadness of what was lost with the beauty of what was. These words can serve as inspiration for writing a sympathy card, or better yet, copy them as is.

If you seek comfort after a personal loss, let these words remind you that you are not alone. The universality of grief unites humanity in the shared experience of loss and memory. These quotes offer a space for reflection and remembrance, allowing you to find peace and understanding in the midst of grief. If you are struggling to express your deepest condolences to a loved one, here are 50+ quotes to mourn and share with the bereaved of someone who passed away.

Little by little, we let go of loss... but never of love. | Photo by Pinterest / Depor
Little by little, we let go of loss... but never of love. | Photo by Pinterest / Depor
"End? No, the journey doesn't end here. Death is just another path, one that we all must take. The gray rain-curtain of this world rolls back, and all turns to silver glass, and then you see it". - J.R.R. Tolkien | Photo by Pinterest / Depor
"End? No, the journey doesn't end here. Death is just another path, one that we all must take. The gray rain-curtain of this world rolls back, and all turns to silver glass, and then you see it". - J.R.R. Tolkien | Photo by Pinterest / Depor
We wouldn't miss them so much if we didn't love them so much. | Photo by Pinterest / Depor
We wouldn't miss them so much if we didn't love them so much. | Photo by Pinterest / Depor
"If the people we love are stolen, the way to have them live on is to never stop loving them." -  James O'Barr | Photo by Pinterest / Depor
"If the people we love are stolen, the way to have them live on is to never stop loving them." - James O'Barr | Photo by Pinterest / Depor
"In the godforsaken, obscene quicksand of life, there is a deafening Hallelujah rising from the souls of those who weep, and of those who weep with those who weep. If you watch, you will see the hand of God putting the stars back in their skies one by one" - Ann Weems | Photo by Pinterest / Depor
"In the godforsaken, obscene quicksand of life, there is a deafening Hallelujah rising from the souls of those who weep, and of those who weep with those who weep. If you watch, you will see the hand of God putting the stars back in their skies one by one" - Ann Weems | Photo by Pinterest / Depor
In another time, in a happier place you'll meet again. | Photo by Pinterest / Depor
In another time, in a happier place you'll meet again. | Photo by Pinterest / Depor
Love gives us memories. Faith give us strength. | Photo by Pinterest / Depor
Love gives us memories. Faith give us strength. | Photo by Pinterest / Depor
"Life feels so different without [Name]. Sending you all my love and support during this time" - Unknown | Photo by Pinterest / Depor
"Life feels so different without [Name]. Sending you all my love and support during this time" - Unknown | Photo by Pinterest / Depor
We would like to express our sincere condolences to you and your family. | Photo by Pinterest / picturequotes.com / Depor
We would like to express our sincere condolences to you and your family. | Photo by Pinterest / picturequotes.com / Depor
"Those we love and lose are always connected by heartstrings into infinity". - Terri Guillemets | Photo by Pinterest / keepinspiring.me / Depor
"Those we love and lose are always connected by heartstrings into infinity". - Terri Guillemets | Photo by Pinterest / keepinspiring.me / Depor
"He spoke well who said that graves are the footprints of angels". - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow | Photo by Pinterest / keepinspiring.me / Depor
"He spoke well who said that graves are the footprints of angels". - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow | Photo by Pinterest / keepinspiring.me / Depor
"During this sorrowful moment, I am at a loss of words. You are in my thoughts and prayers praying for you to find comfort and peace". - Unknown | Photo by Pinterest / brightdrops.com / Depor
"During this sorrowful moment, I am at a loss of words. You are in my thoughts and prayers praying for you to find comfort and peace". - Unknown | Photo by Pinterest / brightdrops.com / Depor
"Life is full of grief, to exactly the degree we allow ourselves to love other people". - Orson Scott Card | Photo by Pinterest / brightdrops.com / Depor
"Life is full of grief, to exactly the degree we allow ourselves to love other people". - Orson Scott Card | Photo by Pinterest / brightdrops.com / Depor
"For grief is crowned with consolation". - William Shakespeare | Photo by Pinterest / brightdrops.com / Depor
"For grief is crowned with consolation". - William Shakespeare | Photo by Pinterest / brightdrops.com / Depor
"What is lovely never dies, but passes into other loveliness". - Thomas Baily Aldrich | Photo by Pinterest / keepinspiring.me / Depor
"What is lovely never dies, but passes into other loveliness". - Thomas Baily Aldrich | Photo by Pinterest / keepinspiring.me / Depor
May the Lord keep you safe under His wing as you are grieving. My prayers are with you and your family, my love. | Photo by whisesmsg.com / Depor
May the Lord keep you safe under His wing as you are grieving. My prayers are with you and your family, my love. | Photo by whisesmsg.com / Depor
"The more sympathy you give, the less you need". - Malcolm Forbes | Photo by Pinterest / keepinspiring.me / Depor
"The more sympathy you give, the less you need". - Malcolm Forbes | Photo by Pinterest / keepinspiring.me / Depor
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted". - Matthew 5:4 | Photo by Pinterest / keepinspiring.me / Depor
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted". - Matthew 5:4 | Photo by Pinterest / keepinspiring.me / Depor
"To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die". - Thomas Campbell | Photo by Pinterest / keepinspiring.me / Depor
"To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die". - Thomas Campbell | Photo by Pinterest / keepinspiring.me / Depor
"Earth has no sorrow than Heaven cannot heal". - Thomas Moore | Photo by Pinterest / keepinspiring.me / Depor
"Earth has no sorrow than Heaven cannot heal". - Thomas Moore | Photo by Pinterest / keepinspiring.me / Depor
"Whoever you hold in the heart of you, is forever and always a part of you". - Rossiter Raymond | Photo by Pinterest / keepinspiring.me / Depor
"Whoever you hold in the heart of you, is forever and always a part of you". - Rossiter Raymond | Photo by Pinterest / keepinspiring.me / Depor
"Though sympathy alone can't alter the facts. It can help to make them more bearable". - Bram Stoker | Photo by Pinterest / keepinspiring.me / Depor
"Though sympathy alone can't alter the facts. It can help to make them more bearable". - Bram Stoker | Photo by Pinterest / keepinspiring.me / Depor
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart. [Wife's Name] is now with Him, free from pain and sorrow". - Unknown | Photo by Pinterest / Depor
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart. [Wife's Name] is now with Him, free from pain and sorrow". - Unknown | Photo by Pinterest / Depor
"The that love beyond the world cannot be separated by it. Death cannot kil what never dies". - William Penn | Photo by Pinterest / brightdrops.com / Depor
"The that love beyond the world cannot be separated by it. Death cannot kil what never dies". - William Penn | Photo by Pinterest / brightdrops.com / Depor
"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". - Unknown | Photo by Pinterest / brightdrops.com / Depor
"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". - Unknown | Photo by Pinterest / brightdrops.com / Depor
"May the love and support of those around you provide strength in the days ahead as you mourn the sudden loss of [Wife's Name]". - Unknown | Photo by Pinterest / Depor
"May the love and support of those around you provide strength in the days ahead as you mourn the sudden loss of [Wife's Name]". - Unknown | Photo by Pinterest / Depor
"It's not the same here without your bright spirit. My heart goes out to you for the loss of [Wife's Name]". - Unknown | Photo by Pinterest / Depor
"It's not the same here without your bright spirit. My heart goes out to you for the loss of [Wife's Name]". - Unknown | Photo by Pinterest / Depor
"Your dear [Wife's Name] was a truly special person, and her loss is felt deeply by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Please accept my sincere condolences". - Unknown | Photo by Pinterest / Depor
"Your dear [Wife's Name] was a truly special person, and her loss is felt deeply by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Please accept my sincere condolences". - Unknown | Photo by Pinterest / Depor
"Sympathy does not think. It acts. It acts to remove the ceaseless sufferings of the world". - Sri Chinmoy | Photo by Pinterest / keepinspiring.me / Depor
"Sympathy does not think. It acts. It acts to remove the ceaseless sufferings of the world". - Sri Chinmoy | Photo by Pinterest / keepinspiring.me / Depor
There is no "normal" way to grieve. Except for how we each to do it. | Photo by Pinterest / Depor
There is no "normal" way to grieve. Except for how we each to do it. | Photo by Pinterest / Depor
May the warm, beautiful memories of someone you love wash over you at this time and stay with you forever. In deepest sympathy | Photo by Pinterest / Depor
May the warm, beautiful memories of someone you love wash over you at this time and stay with you forever. In deepest sympathy | Photo by Pinterest / Depor
Missing them is in every memory and every moment. Feeling their love every day, all the time. | Photo by Pinterest / Depor
Missing them is in every memory and every moment. Feeling their love every day, all the time. | Photo by Pinterest / Depor
May the memories of your loved one give you strength in the days that lie ahead. | Photo by Pinterest / brightdrops.com / Depor
May the memories of your loved one give you strength in the days that lie ahead. | Photo by Pinterest / brightdrops.com / Depor
There's no right way to get through this sad time. | Photo by Pinterest / Depor
There's no right way to get through this sad time. | Photo by Pinterest / Depor
Words may not suffice to express the heartfelt sorrow that  I feel for the passing of your mother. Please accept my condolences. | Photo by fbfreestatus.blogsot.com / Depor
Words may not suffice to express the heartfelt sorrow that I feel for the passing of your mother. Please accept my condolences. | Photo by fbfreestatus.blogsot.com / Depor
Don't know what to say or do, just know I'm here for you | Photo by Pinterest / Depor
Don't know what to say or do, just know I'm here for you | Photo by Pinterest / Depor
God didn't promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, nor sun without rain. But he promised strength of the day, comfort the tears and light for the way. | Photo by sympathymessageideas.com / Depor
God didn't promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, nor sun without rain. But he promised strength of the day, comfort the tears and light for the way. | Photo by sympathymessageideas.com / Depor
Sorry for the late message please know you've been in my prayers every day. | Photo by Pinterest / msgwords.com / Depor
Sorry for the late message please know you've been in my prayers every day. | Photo by Pinterest / msgwords.com / Depor
Some people shine too brightly to ever be forgotten. | Photo by Pinterest / Depor
Some people shine too brightly to ever be forgotten. | Photo by Pinterest / Depor
When you find yourself weeping for what you have lost, remember that you are weeping for someone who blessed you with joy. How lucky we are to have all known such a wonderful person. | Photo by Pinterest / brightdrops.com / Depor
When you find yourself weeping for what you have lost, remember that you are weeping for someone who blessed you with joy. How lucky we are to have all known such a wonderful person. | Photo by Pinterest / brightdrops.com / Depor
Nothing can replace them. But love fills the space they left behind - and that stays forever. | Photo by Pinterest / Depor
Nothing can replace them. But love fills the space they left behind - and that stays forever. | Photo by Pinterest / Depor
The more sympathy you give, the lees you need. My deepest condolences.  | Photo by fbfreestatus.blogsot.com / Depor
The more sympathy you give, the lees you need. My deepest condolences. | Photo by fbfreestatus.blogsot.com / Depor
My condolences. I'm deeply sorry for your loss and will be thinking of you and your family. My deepest sympathy. | Photo by Pinterest / sympathymessageideas.com / Depor
My condolences. I'm deeply sorry for your loss and will be thinking of you and your family. My deepest sympathy. | Photo by Pinterest / sympathymessageideas.com / Depor
When you lose a loved one, you gain an angel whose name you know. I'm sorry for your loss. | Photo by Pinterest / Depor
When you lose a loved one, you gain an angel whose name you know. I'm sorry for your loss. | Photo by Pinterest / Depor
Words cannot even begin to express our sorrow. You are in our prayers | Photo by Pinterest / Depor
Words cannot even begin to express our sorrow. You are in our prayers | Photo by Pinterest / Depor
May you hold on to those wonderful memories in your hart and find comfort to face the days ahead. | Photo by Pinteest / sympahmessageideas.com / Depor
May you hold on to those wonderful memories in your hart and find comfort to face the days ahead. | Photo by Pinteest / sympahmessageideas.com / Depor
"The darker the night, the brighter the stars, the deeper the grief, the closer is God". - Fyodor Dostoyevsk | Photo by Pinterest / brightdrops.com / Depor
"The darker the night, the brighter the stars, the deeper the grief, the closer is God". - Fyodor Dostoyevsk | Photo by Pinterest / brightdrops.com / Depor
Words will not wipe away your tears and hugs may not ease the pain but hold onto your memories because forever they will remain. | Photo by Pinterest / Depor
Words will not wipe away your tears and hugs may not ease the pain but hold onto your memories because forever they will remain. | Photo by Pinterest / Depor
Lost in the wilderness of grief, we seek our own paths to healing | Photo by Pinterest / Depor
Lost in the wilderness of grief, we seek our own paths to healing | Photo by Pinterest / Depor
Belated as this is, my condolences come with heartfelt love and genuine empathy. | Photo by Pinterest / msgwords.com / Depor
Belated as this is, my condolences come with heartfelt love and genuine empathy. | Photo by Pinterest / msgwords.com / Depor
You left... And forgot to tell my heart... How to go on without you. | Photo by Pinterest / Depor
You left... And forgot to tell my heart... How to go on without you. | Photo by Pinterest / Depor
Missing someone is sadness wrapped in the blessing of having known them. | Photo by Pinterest / Depor
Missing someone is sadness wrapped in the blessing of having known them. | Photo by Pinterest / Depor
The heavenly distance between us now does not change the power of our love. | Photo by Pinterest / Depor
The heavenly distance between us now does not change the power of our love. | Photo by Pinterest / Depor
If you're hurting please know: So many people love you still - always have and always will.| Photo by Pinterest / Depor
If you're hurting please know: So many people love you still - always have and always will.| Photo by Pinterest / Depor
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