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(You) have my heartfelt condolence. You have my deepest condolences for the loss of someone so dear. 50 Examples of a Condolence Message to a Colleague Indeed Editorial Team Colleagues struggling with grief may appreciate a thoughtful message of condolence from their co-workers. While it can be challenging to comfort someone who's grieving, it's better to send a condolence message than to avoid communicating with them. There are several ways that you and your company can offer a message of understanding and support in difficult circumstances. In this article, we share 50 examples of condolence messages you can send to a colleague and some basic tips to follow when expressing your support to a grieving co-worker. Related: Important Workplace Social Skills 50 examples of an empathetic condolence message to a colleague There are various ways you can send a condolence message to a colleague. A message sent with a flower arrangement or a simple note written on a sympathy card is a popular way to share condolences. If they're away from the office, you can have flowers and a card delivered or send an email with a personal note. Here are some examples of condolence messages you can personalise for your grieving co-worker: Condolences message from a group Here are some examples of condolence messages that a group of colleagues can send: On behalf of the entire team, please accept our deepest sympathies. We want to let you know that our thoughts are with you and your family. We're wishing you and your family courage and peace during this time of mourning. Our hearts go out to you during this time of sorrow. We hold you close in our thoughts at this sad time. We're deeply sorry for your profound loss. Our condolences for the loss of your loved one. With deepest sympathy from your co-workers. Please know we're thinking of you during this painful time. As your work family, we're here for you. We're so incredibly sorry for your loss. We're all thinking of you. Our hearts are saddened by your loss, and our thoughts are with you. We'd like to express our sincere condolences to you and your family. Condolence messages for the loss of a parent Here are some examples of condolence messages you can send to a colleague who has recently lost their parent: Extending my deepest sympathies for the loss of your [mother/father]. I was deeply saddened to hear about your [mother's/father's] passing. Thinking of you and your family. I am so sorry to hear the news about your [mother/father]. Please accept my condolences. You and your whole family are in my thoughts. May loving memories of your [mother/father] help you find peace. Thinking of you and wishing you strength and comfort. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sorrowful time. You have my deepest condolences for the loss of someone so dear. Please accept these flowers in honour of your late [mother/father]. May they rest in peace. I would like to offer my sympathy to you and your family at this incredibly difficult time. Condolence messages for the loss of a spouse or partner Here are some examples of condolence messages you can send to a colleague who has recently lost their partner: Words seem inadequate. I send these flowers as a token of my great sympathy for your loss. Sending my deepest sympathy to you and your family at this difficult time. I'm thinking of you, remembering [spouse or partner's name] and celebrating their life. Wishing you the courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to hold in your heart forever. My heart goes out to you. Please accept my deepest sympathy. I'm deeply sorry to learn of the passing of your dear [husband/wife/partner]. They will be fondly remembered. Today and always, may loving memories bring you strength and peace. With a heavy heart, I send my sincere condolences to you and your family. Keeping you and [name] in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest sympathy. May the memories of [name] help you find comfort. Condolence messages for the loss of a family member Here are some examples of condolence messages you can send to a colleague who has recently lost a family member: I am deeply sorry to hear about the passing of your loved one. My deepest sympathy goes out to you at this difficult time. May happy memories of your [family member] bring you comfort at this sad time. I am saddened to hear of the loss of your [family member]. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family. Thinking of you at this difficult time. I wish you and your family peace and comfort as you grieve the loss of your [family member]. Please accept my condolences for the loss of your beloved [family member]. May you find comfort at this most difficult time in the outpouring of love surrounding you and your family. My deepest condolences for the sudden loss of your [family member]. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I'm thinking of you during this time of sadness. I'm so sorry for your profound loss. Simple condolence messages Sending heartfelt condolences. Sending caring thoughts your way. I was so saddened to hear of your loss. So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you. Sent with love and remembrance of your loved one. With my deepest condolences to you and your family. Celebrating the life of a great person. Someone so special will never be forgotten. With deepest sympathy. What is a condolence message? A condolence message is a meaningful message of support, written by hand on a card or typed out in an email. This type of message expresses sympathy to those who've suffered a loss in their life. Typically, this loss is a loved one dear to them, but it could also be because of any type of personal tragedy or trauma. Condolence messages can reflect core values from your own experience and the workplace as a personal or professional gesture of solidarity and empathy. Related: Forming Relationships with Work Colleagues Why send a condolence message? Your working relationships may differ from your personal ones with close friends and family, but professional relationships are still important. A good way to strengthen your relationships is through your compassion and empathy. You can emphasise your understanding of the situation by offering small acts of kindness, like helping with a project they're working on or assisting with small tasks to help keep them up to date with work. Your help could make a big difference to someone who's grieving. Your colleague may want someone to acknowledge their difficulty at this time, even if they don't wish to be around others. Related: What Is Bereavement Leave Main elements of a condolence message Here are the four main elements of a condolence message: Acknowledgement Your colleague may feel alone and deeply misunderstood in their attempts to reconcile any fresh and lingering trauma. Offer an acknowledgement of their struggle, without being too specific on the particulars of the situation, to remind your co-worker that they're not alone at their place of work. This may raise their understanding of their own value to others around them and can help them find a sense of normalcy amidst the chaos of their life changes.