It’s never easy to deal with loss so if you’re looking for the right thing to say, we have put together a list of all the best condolence quotes for your sympathy post. And if you’re looking for short condolence messages, we also have you covered.
Now go ahead and browse through to find the best one for the circumstances.
Short Condolence Quotes
“Life is pleasant. Death is peaceful. It’s the transition that’s troublesome.” —ISAAC ASIMOV
“There is no expiration date on the love between a father and his child.” —JENNIFER WILLIAMSON
“Death is nature’s way of saying, ‘Your table is ready.” —ROBIN WILLIAMS
“Her absence is like the sky, spread over everything.” —C.S. Lewis
“A person’s true wealth is the good he or she does in the world.” —NAZR MOHAMMED
“The comfort of having a friend may be taken away but not that of having had one.”—SENECA
“How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” —A.A. Milne
“The connections we make in the course of life—maybe that’s what heaven is. —FRED ROGERS
“Say not in grief that he is no more but live in thankfulness that he was.” —HEBREW PROVERB
“Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” —DR. SEUSS
“People living deeply have no fear of death.” —ANAIS NIN
“To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.” – THOMAS CAMPBELL
“Those we love and lose are always connected by heartstrings into infinity.” —TERRI GUILLEMETS
Sincere Condolence Quotes About Loss
“If there ever comes a day when we can’t be together, keep me in your heart, I’ll stay there forever.”—A.A. MILNE
“If you ever lose someone dear to you, never say the words they’re gone. They’ll come back.” —PRINCE
“There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness but of power. They speak more eloquently than 10,000 tongues. They are messengers of overwhelming grief and unspeakable love.” —Washington Irving
What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments but what is woven into the lives of others.” —THUCYDIDES
“There is something about losing a mother that is permanent and inexpressible—a wound that will never quite heal.” —SUSAN WIGGS
“Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends leave footprints in your heart.” —ELEANOR ROOSEVELT
“Sometimes, when one person is absent, the whole world seems depopulated.” —ALPHONSE DE LAMARTINE
“As a well-spent day brings happy sleep, so a life well-used brings happy death.” —LEONARDO DA VINCI
“The boundaries between life and death are at best shadowy and vague. Who shall say where one ends and where the other begins?” —EDGAR ALLAN POE
“A great soul serves everyone all the time. A great soul never dies. It brings us together again and again.” —MAYA ANGELOU
“In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” —ABRAHAM LINCOLN
“Life is for the living. Death is for the dead. Let life be like music. And death a note unsaid.” —LANGSTON HUGHES
“No one is actually dead until the ripples they cause in the world die away.” —TERRY PRATCHETT
“Only a moment you stayed but what an imprint your footprints have left on our hearts.” —DOROTHY FERGUSON
“Like a bird singing in the rain, let grateful memories survive in time of sorrow.” —ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON
“Those we love never truly leave us. There are things that death cannot touch.” —JACK THORNE
“Love as powerful as your mother’s for you leaves its own mark. To have been loved so deeply, even though the person who loved us is gone, will give us some protection forever.” —J.K. ROWLING
“When he shall die take him and cut him out in little stars, and he will make the face of heaven so fine that all the world will be in love with night and pay no worship to the garish sun.” —WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
“You are gone, but thank you for all these soft, sweet things you left behind. In my home, in my head, in my heart.” —NIKITA GILL
“Grief is the price we pay for love.” —QUEEN ELIZABETH
“Life does not cease to be funny when people die any more than it ceases to be serious when people live.” —GEORGE BERNARD SHAW
“Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories.” —RONALD REAGAN
“Every life is noted and is cherished, and nothing loved is ever lost or perished.” —MADELEINE L’ENGLE
“I am ready to meet my maker. Whether my maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is another matter.” —WINSTON CHURCHILL
“They that love beyond the world cannot be separated by it. Death cannot kill what never dies.” —WILLIAM PENN
“Say not in grief that she is no more, but say in thankfulness that she was. A death is not the extinguishing of a light but the putting out of the lamp because the dawn has come.” —RABINDRANATH TAGORE
It’s so much darker when a light goes out than it would have been if it had never shone.” —JOHN STEINBECK
“Life is a song—sing it. Life is a game—play it. Life is a challenge—meet it. Life is a dream—realise it. Life is a sacrifice—offer it. Life is love—enjoy it.” —Sai Baba
“Remembering is an act of resurrection, each repetition a vital layer of mourning, in memory of those we are sure to meet again.” —NANCY COBB
“To die completely, a person must not only forget but be forgotten, and he who is not forgotten is not dead. —SAMUEL BUTLER
“Lives are like rivers: eventually they go where they must. Not where we want them to.” —RICHARD RUSSO
“How can the dead be truly dead when they still live in the souls of those who are left behind?” —CARSON MCCULLERS
“If the people we love are stolen from us, the way to have them live on is to never stop loving them.” —JAMES O’BARR
“This is the price you pay for having a great father. You get the wonder, the joy, the tender moments—and you get the tears at the end, too.” —HARLAN COBEN
“When a great man dies, for years the light he leaves behind him lies on the paths of men.” —HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW
“She made broken look beautiful and strong look invincible. She walked with the universe on her shoulders and made it look like a pair of wings.” —ARIANA DANCU
If you like these, you might also want to check out our other lists of Celebration of Life Quotes, Condolence Messages, Condolence Messages for Coworkers, Day of the Dead Quotes, Deep Sad Quotes and Saying Goodbye Quotes.
Quotes About Grief
“Sometimes it’s okay if the only thing you did today was breathe.” Yumi Sakugawa
“I guess by now I should know enough about loss to realize that you never really stop missing someone-you just learn to live around the huge gaping hole of their absence.” Alyson Noel, Evermore
“The whole world can become the enemy when you lose what you love.” Kristina McMorris
“Moving on, as a concept, is for stupid people, because any sensible person knows grief is a long-term project. I refuse to rush. The pain that is thrust upon us let no man slow or speed or fix.” Max Porter, Grief is the Thing with Feathers
“As far as I can see, grief will never truly end. It may become softer over time, more gentle, but some days will feel sharp, but grief will last as long as love does— forever.” Lexi Berhndt
“Tears shed for another person are not a sign of weakness. They are a sign of a pure heart.” José N. Harris
“No one ever told me that grief felt so like fear.” C.S Lewis
“You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only option.” Bob Marley
“It’s so much darker when a light goes out than it would have been if it had never shone.” John Steinbeck
“There will come a day, I promise you, when the thought of your son, or daughter, or your wife or your husband, brings a smile to your lips before it brings a tear to your eye. It will happen. My prayer for you is that day will come sooner than later.” Joe Biden
“Grief is like the ocean; it comes in waves, ebbing and flowing. Sometimes the water is calm, and sometimes it is overwhelming. All we can do is learn to swim.” – Vicki Harrison
“The fear of loss . . . it can destroy you as much as the loss itself.” Sarah J. Maas
“You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only option.” Bob Marley
“Grief does not change you. It reveals you.” – John Green
“May love be what you remember most.” Darcie Sims
Sorry For Your Loss Messages
If you need to talk or need anything at all, I’m here.
Wishing you moments of grace and healing.
Remember to be kind to yourself during this tough time.
There’s no wrong way to grieve.
Thinking of you and your family during this time of loss.
The loss of [name] is felt by many. We will remember them always and often.
Your loved one’s spirit will live on in the memories shared.
Your loved one’s kindness and warmth will always be remembered.
Gone, but never far from our hearts. Deepest sympathy for your loss.
I’m keeping you and your family in my prayers.
I’m here to help with anything you need, even if it’s just a listening ear.
Sharing in your sorrow. My sincerest condolences, with love and comfort.
I’m here to support you in any way I can.
Your loved one’s kindness and warmth touched us all.
Wishing you moments of solace and reflection.
Remembering your loved one and the impact they had on us all.
May you find moments of peace in the midst of sorrow.
Sending you positive thoughts and lots of prayers.
In this time of sadness, know that you are loved and supported.
We’re sorry to hear about the passing of ___. Sending love.
Thinking of you and sending heartfelt condolences.
Sending you warm hugs and my deepest condolences.
Wishing you peace and comfort in these difficult days.
Those who live in our memories are never truly gone.
May you find comfort in the memories you shared.
You’re in my thoughts. Let me know if I can help with anything.
Sending you strength today and peace in all the days ahead.
I will never forget how much your loved one meant to me.
I am so sorry for your loss.
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Wishing you peace during this difficult time.
Deepest sympathies. I am so sorry for your loss.
Wishing you peace, comfort, courage, and lots of love at this time of sorrow.
Please know that you’re not alone in your grief.
It’s okay to take all the time you need to grieve.
Wishing you all the peace and comfort possible.
I’m here to listen if you need to talk or share memories.
I’m holding you close in my thoughts and prayers.
My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family.
With love and remembrance, we share in your sorrow.
Please know that you’re in my thoughts.
Please take all the time you need to heal and grieve.
Celebrating the life of a good person and mourning their passing with you.
Sending you strength and comfort during this challenging time.
Your loved one’s legacy will continue to inspire us.
I’m here to offer support and comfort whenever you need it.
I’m here to help lighten your burden in any way I can.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I wish you moments of comfort and strength.
May you find moments of peace amidst the pain.
Your loved one’s presence will be deeply missed.
Your loved one’s spirit will always be with us.
Please take care of yourself as you navigate through grief.
Remembering your loved one with fondness and gratitude.
When you are ready, I am here for you.
Your loved one’s memory will live on in our hearts.
I’m here if you need me.
Wishing you comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Please accept my sincere condolences.
Grieving is a personal journey, and I’m here to walk alongside you.
May you find some peace in the support of those who care about you.
Wishing you courage as you face the days ahead.
We hope you know we are by your side during this time of sorrow.
There are no words to convey how terrible this is. You are in my prayers.
I’m so sorry you’re going through this.
Holding you close in my thoughts and hoping you are doing okay.
Sending you all the good vibes I can.
Grieving is a process, and it’s okay to take it one step at a time.
I’m so sad for your loss. Thinking of you.
Please know that we’re here to support you in any way we can.
Your loved one’s legacy of kindness will continue to shine through.
Sending you love and strength as you navigate this loss.
Wishing you moments of peace and strength during this difficult time.
Your loved one will always hold a special place in our hearts.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything at all.
Your loved one will be dearly missed.
Lean on me; I’m happy to be your shoulder to cry on.
Wishing you peace and healing in the days ahead.
May you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you.
Thinking of you in these difficult times.
Warm thoughts for you on these chilly, lonely nights.
Please know that you’re not alone in your grief.
Your loved one’s memory will forever be cherished.
Wishing you peace, comfort, courage, and lots of love at this time of sorrow.
My heart goes out to you during this difficult time.
I can’t imagine what you’re going through, but I’m here for you.
So that is it for our list of Condolence Quotes and Messages. We hope you found the perfect one for the situation.
About the Author
Laynni Locke
I am Laynni Locke, a Canadian writer, reader and traveller with a passion for sharing life’s moments on social media. Keeping friends and family in the loop of our lives though photos and videos has become an essential activity for most.
And it doesn’t matter if you are travelling, celebrating a special occasion or just appreciating day-to-day life, when you take that perfect photo you are going to need the perfect caption or quote before you share it. Which is why we started Routinely Shares, providing comprehensive lists of quotes and captions to cover every occasion, adventure or loved one.
With extensive experience as a travel writer, social media specialist and grant writer, I have made it my mission to curate the best and easiest to use lists for your next post.