General Guidance
Keep it simple. Two or three lines are sufficient. Be sincere. Write what you genuinely feel. Avoid clichés. "They're in a better place" can feel dismissive. Use their name. It makes the message personal.
Our Card Message Generator can help you find the right starting point.
From a Spouse or Partner
- My darling, I carry you with me always. All my love, forever.
- You were my everything. Rest peacefully, my love.
- Until we meet again. With all my heart, always yours.
- No words are enough. You were the best part of every day.
- Thank you for the most wonderful years of my life. I love you endlessly.
From a Child or Parent
- Dad, thank you for everything you taught me. I will make you proud.
- Mum, your love shaped who I am. I will carry it with me always.
- To our beloved son. The light you brought into our lives will never fade.
- I am so grateful you were my mum. Rest now. All my love.
- We were so proud of you, and we always will be.
From a Friend
- I feel so lucky to have called you my friend. You will be deeply missed.
- The memories we shared will stay with me always. Rest peacefully.
- I cannot quite believe you are gone. Thinking of you and your family with so much love.
- You made the world brighter just by being in it.
- With love and so many happy memories. Rest well, dear friend.
From a Colleague or Work Team
- A wonderful colleague and an even better person. Greatly missed by all of us.
- With deepest sympathy from everyone at the team. It was a privilege to work alongside you.
- Your kindness touched everyone. Thinking of your family at this sad time.
From Neighbours
- A kind and thoughtful neighbour who will be missed by the whole street.
- We always valued your friendship. Thinking of your family.
Religious Messages
- May God hold you in the palm of His hand. Rest in eternal peace.
- Safe in the arms of the Lord. With love and prayers for your family.
Non-Religious Messages
- Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts.
- Your memory will live on in everyone who knew you.
- Wishing your family peace and strength in the days ahead.
Messages for a Child's Funeral
- A precious life, taken far too soon. With our deepest love and sympathy.
- No words can express what we feel. We are here for you, today and always.
- Forever loved, forever missed, forever in our hearts.
For tribute arrangements, our Tribute Calculator helps with the practical details.
Advice for Florists
- Give customers space and time — never rush someone writing a sympathy card
- Have examples ready on a printed sheet or tablet
- Offer to write it for them if they are too upset
- Check spelling of names carefully
- Handle everything with discretion
