How to make a condolence card

Funerals and the period immediately after them are difficult times. For many people, the death of a friend or close relative will be followed by a period of mourning in which they feel sad, drained and fragile. One way to support your friend, is sending him a condolence card after the funeral. Condolence cards should be brief, honest and should stop mentioning the details of the person's death. A condolence card should help your friend feel better about the death of their loved one.

Steps to follow:

one

Write the sympathy card carefully, using blue or black ink. Write the envelope and the letter by hand.

two

Start with a simple introduction. Indicate that you feel sad when you hear about the death of your beloved friend or acquaintance.

3

Keep the letter short and express your condolences with short sentences. Use soft words, such as "pass" or "loss." Avoid using words that sound like "dead" and "death."

4

Share a brief memory of the deceased and what the person meant. Be brief, write only a few sentences.

5

Offer your support. Offer to cook your friends a meal or take them for a drink. Everything depends on your friendship and the situation of your friend.