Sending messages when someone dies

WE’RE HERE TO HELP YOU CHOOSE THE RIGHT WORDS TO SAY GOODBYE

When someone dies, a lovely thing to do is send a sympathy card or some flowers with a little note.

But when it comes to writing the message, it can sometimes be quite difficult to find the right words – ones you feel are a fitting tribute to that special person who has died. Just

From your heart to your loved one Short messages for flowers

Where funeral flowers are concerned, just a handful of words can express a great deal. Some examples are: “You will always be missed”, “In loving remembrance of”, and “Always in our hearts”.

Longer messages for flowers

If you’d like to say something more intricate or sentimental, options could include “You brought joy, happiness and laughter to all who met you. You will be deeply missed”, or “Time may fade or pass away, but memories of you will always stay”.

Religious messages

If you or the person you have lost had a strong religious faith, you could reflect that in your message. Keep it simple with “You are in our prayers” or “Our thoughts and prayers are with you”. remember that if you speak from the heart, you can’t really go wrong.

Even before the pandemic – for decades, in fact – Co-op Funeralcare has been helping local communities throughout the UK to say goodbye in the best possible way. Here are some tips from its team… elaborate, such as: “He who is everlasting is with us even beyond death.”

Sympathy flowers

You could choose a short and sweet message, such as “Our heartfelt condolences”, or something like “May you find comfort and healing in the love of those who remember with you.” For a more religious message, perhaps: “May my condolences bring you comfort and our prayers ease the pain of this loss.”