We all send Christmas cards to friends and family. However, if someone suffered a loss in the previous year, around the holiday season, or is suffering with the anniversary of a death, it can be difficult to know what to put in a card.
Before sending a holiday message to someone who has lost a loved one, consider Christmas card etiquette following a death in the family. However, if you’re not sure how to write a Christmas condolence greeting or what to say to someone who has lost a loved one, consider the example wishes and messages below.
What to Put in a Christmas Card After Someone Has Died
When writing a Christmas letter to a family that has lost a loved one, you should first express your sympathy. You could also wish to send them a message of hope and love throughout the Christmas season.
This approach to a Christmas card may be reassuring for families who are missing a loved one throughout the holiday season. The simple act of showing your love and concern may help provide some serenity over the Christmas season.
Christmas Sympathy Messages
- I pray God grants you and your family peace and that your Christmas can bring you cherished memories to remember.
- Sending my best wishes to you and your whole family. Christmas is a time for love and togetherness and I hope that spirit can offer you some comfort when times are hard.
- My most sincere sympathy for your tragic loss. May the love and support of those around you see you through the holidays.
- I wish your Christmas to be one that can bring you hope and peace. All my love.
- I understand how difficult it has been for you recently and I hope that with the love of friends did family you can have a Christmas that is still filled with joy and happiness. All my love.
- My prayers and thoughts are with you as you go through such tough times. May the holiday season provide some respite and cheer from the pain.
- Merry Christmas. After losing someone so special any holiday must be so tough. I hope you can have as nice a Christmas as possible and your grief isn’t too strong.
- My deepest sympathy this Christmas. May you remember __ and all the love they brought.
- Please know I can be there to talk if you feel lonely or need a friendly ear over the holidays. I understand how hard Christmas must be but you aren’t alone.
- It’s with such sadness I send this card. May your Christmas still be filled with love and happiness.
Christmas Messages For Someone Who Is Mourning
- “We remember those we have lost at Christmas, but may the love and support of those around you bring light to this time.”
- “Though it may be hard to celebrate this Christmas, may the love of your loved one give you strength.”
- “The holidays are a bit different now that your loved one is gone, but may the spirit of Christmas bring you peace and solace.”
- ”I’m sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. I’m here if you need anything.”
- “I hope this Christmas is one of remembering the good times and celebrating the life of your loved one.”
- “May the spirit of Christmas bring you peace and hope for the future.”
- “Thoughts of you and your loved one fill my heart with love. Christmas is a special time to remember those we miss so dearly.”
- May you find fortitude, clarity, and inspiration from the love of your loved one during this Christmas season.
- “Christmas can be tough for those who have lost someone special, but may the peace and joy of this season fill your heart and bring you comfort.”
- ” Yours is a Christmas of remembrance, and may the memories of your loved one bring you peace.”
Christmas Card Messages for a Grieving Family
- Wishing you the comfort of good memories and the support of good friends this holiday season and always.
- The holidays are a time for reflection on the year, and I know this has been a challenging one. Sending you wishes for peace.
- Your family has many friends who are thinking of you during this holiday season.
- May the promise of Christmas fill your hearts with comfort and peace.
- Sending our love to your family. We wish you the comfort of the Christmas blessing of hope and faith.
- Our love and thoughts are with you during the Christmas season and the promise of hope it brings.
- Christmas marks the Holy birth of hope and the promise of life everlasting. God bless your family and grant you peace and comfort during this Christmas season.
- This holiday, I’m thinking about what a gift it was to know __ and what joy she/he/they brought to the world. Sending you love and peace.
- May this Christmas bring you comfort and love. We’re thinking of you.
- Wishing you peace and comfort during this holiday season and always.
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