75 Great Thank You Notes for Sympathy Messages

Losing someone is difficult to go through alone. Thanking a friend or relative who supported you is a great way to show the gratitude you feel for being there for you. Here are some great ways to say thank you for condolences and sympathies during your time of loss. The messages can be used alone or as part of a thank you letter for condolences and sympathy.

#1 Like the fragments of a patchwork quilt filled with memories of love and laughter, I am trying to stitch the pieces back together, one memory at a time. Thank you for your expression of sympathy and for helping me through the loss I have experienced.

#2 I want to thank you for comforting me with your kind words and consistent presence through this difficult time. Your support and friendship have allowed for some happiness to exist despite the overwhelming sadness I am feeling. I know that with the help you give, this dark time will pass.

#3 When I feel sad and tears begin to flow, I am reminded of the kind and wise words in your note. Thank you for the love you have shown me in recent days. It has helped me to look up and not down, forward, and not back.

#4 Without the kind words and the presence of friends and family, this loss would be too great a burden to bear. Your sympathy and support have immensely helped me. Thank you for your condolences for my loved one’s passing.

#5 My heart has been filled with deep sorrow, so I want to thank you for your comforting words. They helped me realize that I am not really going through this on my own. I also know that I need to be able to ask for help when I feel dark clouds of grief closing in.

#6 Like stepping-stones forming beneath each fleeting good feeling, your condolences have encouraged me to move forward during this difficult time. Your words of sympathy help me feel the support of your friendship as I walk forward on my uncertain path. Thank you for showing me that you are there and that my life will continue to be full of love.

#7 I would like to thank you for your expression of sympathy you have shown to me during this difficult time of grief. Just as a sailor looks to the stars, you have helped navigate me out of the stormy seas, and I can see the sun rising on the horizon. Truly, I thank you.

#8 Life is fragile, and suddenly it can be over. I have many wonderful things to look back on, but memories do not bring someone back. That is why your message of support meant so much to me. You seemed to understand what grief is like, and it was a great comfort.

#9 In this time of grief and loss, we want to thank you for your comforting words. By sharing our sadness with others, we find that our hearts have a way of healing. Your friendship has strengthened our spirits and has allowed us to start to feel joy and happiness once again. Thank you for your support during our time of loss.

#10 I want to thank you for your sympathy and for being my pillar of strength during this sorrowful time. I look to you as my way out of the darkness and know that for every shadow I see, you are the light that guides my path to healing. Thank you.

#11 As the memory of my loved one overwhelms my thoughts, my sadness grows like ripples in a pond. Your words of sympathy bring me hope. They console my broken heart and quiet the stormy emotions inside my mind. I really can’t thank you enough for your support during this difficult time. You are a true friend.

#12 Loss has been eating at my heart, tearing a hole that feels all-consuming. Yet, from this dark place, seemingly devoid of all that is good, you are a twinkling light of hope. Your soothing words shone like stars in the night, brightening my spirit with the reminder of your friendship. Thank you for your support during this difficult time.

#13 I want to thank you for your much-needed support during this difficult time. Like a solitary candle on a windowsill, you have brought some light to me in this time of darkness. You have helped guide me from the cold to the warmth and comfort of your friendship.

#14 We have experienced a significant loss, and most days it seems as though life has stopped. Messages like yours are just what I need to remember that one day, the pain of my loss will hurt a little less, and life will begin again. Thank you for your support during our time of loss.

#15 Your words were exactly what I needed to hear, so thank you for infusing me with hope for the future. It is not easy to deal with loss, but having people like you who pour love into my life is a great help.

#16 It has certainly been a difficult time for me recently. Thank you for your condolences and for understanding something of what I am going through. It helps significantly that you intentionally reached out to me at this sad time in my life.

#17 It was like taking a breath of fresh air when I read what you wrote to me at this difficult time in my life. My heart now aches a little less, knowing how much you care. You shed some beautiful light on a very dark moment. I want to thank you for that and for your condolences.

#18 Words cannot describe how much your kind words mean to me. During a time in my life that is filled with pain for our loved one’s passing, it provides me with great comfort. Thank you for your support during this difficult time.

#19 I appreciated the sentiments of care in your message. I was able to take time out to ponder your words and remember that right in the middle of this difficult time, you were there for me. Thank you for being so authentic and sincere.

#20 I have been struggling with getting out of bed every morning and trying to move on from all my grief. Thank you for your comforting words, as they were the awakening moment I so desperately needed to see. I now know that I must carry on and continue to breathe through all the good memories.

#21 You will never know how much it meant to me that you were able to share my sorrow. You supported me in the best possible way, and your message was just what I needed to hear. I could not have asked for a better friend to walk this heartache with.

#22 We have spent most days since the passing of our loved one feeling lost. The pain of our grief is still fresh, and it is hard to know just what to do with ourselves. The world outside carries on, even though someone we love dearly has left it forever. Thank you for your message. It means the world to us during this challenging time.

#23 There hasn’t been anything that makes me smile these days, and I’d lost hope that there ever would be again. But thanks to you, I was reminded of how much I miss the simple joys in life. I want to thank you for your support during my time of loss. It has been incredibly powerful.

#24 As I struggle to cope with the loss of someone so close to me, it is nice to know that there are people thinking of me. Every day the weight of my burden becomes a little lighter because of the support of people like you who care. Thank you for your kind words and condolences.

#25 Thank you for expressing condolences in your lovely message. I am coming to terms with the fact that life will never be quite the same, and it is comforting to know that you understand what I am going through. I appreciate knowing that you are there for me and are a true friend.

#26 Desperate to find a way out of this dark hole I have found myself in, I started to go through some of the sympathy cards I had received. Finding your words of comfort put the wind back in my sails, and I feel like I can breathe again. Thank you for your comforting words.

#27 I have so many memories flooding my mind and heart at this sad time. It is hard to control my emotions, but I suspect this is normal. It is a new experience for me, and so I greatly appreciated the message of sympathy you sent me.

#28 I could have never been prepared for the grief I experienced from my loss. The pain was like nothing I had ever felt before. But when I read your card, I could feel the warmth of your words hugging my heart. Thank you for reaching out to me during this time.

#29 Whenever I think of you, I remember your compassion and tenderness. Thank you for the heartfelt expression of sympathy you sent. I will always believe there is good in the world despite this hard time because of people like you.

#30 Reading your support during this difficult season made me realize that life is like a precious gift, and like all gifts, they one day disappear. I feel better now, knowing that my loved one was the best gift of all and that the memories will last forever. Thank you for comforting me.

#31 I needed a ray of light in this dark experience, and your kind note really cheered me up. It helps to know that I am thought of by others. I am sure that with friends like you, I will find my way back to a brighter day and a sense of normality in due time.

#32 I am finally able to write the final chapter and start getting closure on my loss. Your kind words have been so helpful in processing what I have been feeling. Each page I write has been therapeutic, and I am so incredibly thankful for having people like you in my life. Thank you.

#33 Amazingly, your note summed up all that I have been going through in my acute sense of grief. It helped me to read the comforting words and think of all the reasons I have to be thankful. One big reason is you, of course, and your kindness towards me.

#34 Thank you for encouraging me to take the time to process things. If I am ever tempted to feel down, I think of those who have been supportive. You help me regain my perspective, and knowing you are always there for me helps more than you can imagine.

#35 I found your note moving and supportive. Grief is such an individual experience, but I want to thank you for the way you have understood my feelings so well. I am sure the future will not always be as difficult as the present.

#36 Thank you for your message of condolences. No one can really explain how hard it is to lose someone you love. However, now I understand just how important friends and family are at times like these. This season of grief will eventually pass, and I have precious relationships that will continue to be a support in the future.

#37 When you lose someone, it leaves a big hole in your heart. That is what I am going through just now, but your sweet note helped enormously. It reminded me that time does heal, and I look forward to the day when this ache does not hurt quite as much.

#38 Thank you for your kind message and expression of support for me after my loss. I appreciate the way that you are sensitive to the painful blow it has on my life. It is a fact that my life has changed drastically, and so adjusting will be a challenge. I am grateful that you understand that so well.

#39 Right now, it seems as though the world has stood still for me. I know that everything is going on as normal, but I am frozen in a moment of time that has captured my heart in sorrow. Thank you for your tender words of comfort and reassurance that this will pass. It gives me hope.

#40 When a flood of emotions overwhelms me, I look to those who have been there in my time of need. You have demonstrated great loyalty and friendship in the way you have held my hand through this trial. Thank you so very much.

#41 Thank you for your support during our time of loss. You have been there for us every step of the way on this steep, rocky path. It feels as though we are making slow progress and still dealing with grief. However, we know you are there for us, and for that, we are grateful.

#42 When I cannot sleep, and sad thoughts fill my mind, I remember your message of sympathy and the genuine comfort it has given me. I am so glad you are in my life to help me process this sense of loss. I am looking forward to the morning when there will be more joy than sorrow.

#43 You are the best friend I could have asked for to help me get through this. You totally understand me and just accept me for who I am. Your constant support has been amazing. Thank you for comforting me and letting me take the time I need to heal from the pain of loss.

#44 Life can seem so unfair, and it is hard to understand why bad things happen. Thank you for your comforting words. I realize it is alright to express my grief to you since you completely understand.

#45 I have found that recent days have been quite an uphill battle. However, the friendship and support of those around me have made a big difference. Your kind note meant everything at a time I was struggling the most.

#46 Thank you for all the ways you have demonstrated care and concern for me. I know that I still face difficult days ahead, but I am getting stronger and have been greatly helped by your support and encouragement.

#47 The uplifting message you sent me has stuck with me and continued to comfort me throughout my day. For this, I must extend my warmest thanks. I have been drifting in a sea of sadness, and the sentiments you shared brought me a much-needed smile. Thank you for your expression of sympathy.

#48 Thank you for your support during my time of loss. As the weight of my dearly departed begins to bear down on my shoulders, wishes like yours grant me strength and lift my spirit. It is good to know that you support me, and the feelings you shared light up my path to happier days.

#49 During these times when the absence of my loved one rips at my heart, the intuitive understanding you expressed gives rise to renewed hope and healing. Thank you for comforting me, for turning grief into a glimpse of light, and for helping turn my heartache into happiness again. Joy is finding its way back, thanks to the support of special people like you.

#50 Like a beacon of hope blinking on the horizon, your healing words have helped to guide me through my time of sorrow. They helped me look towards tomorrow fondly, with brightly inspired optimism even though darkness surrounds me. Thank you for your condolences. This, I will always remember and treasure in my heart.

#51 Thank you for sharing your sympathies with me during this challenging time. It seems impossible that life will go on after losing our loved one, but I know with the kind words and supportive gestures from people who care, one day it will.

#52 The comfort you have offered to us after the passing of our loved one is very appreciated. For a small moment, we can forget about our loss and remember that we are surrounded by people who want to offer their support. Thank you for your condolences.

#53 Your kind words will stick with us as a reminder that we are not alone in dealing with our grief. Thank you for taking the time to share your sympathies. It means more to us than words can express.

#54 Nothing can prepare us for a loss, but I find small comforts in the support from friends and family. Thank you for your expression of sympathy. It has reminded me that there are so many beautiful things that life still has to offer.

#55 Thank you for comforting me while I face a seemingly insurmountable challenge. With each new day, I feel adrift, different, but the same. Your message helped me to remember that I have people to rely on for support to get through this.

#56 In times like these, the friends and family that make up our support system are vital. Although we have lost someone very dear, we are lucky to have so many wonderful people that care. You are one of those people, and your kindness is a treasured comfort. Thank you for your kind words and condolences.

#57 Like mist clears from a frosted window at the break of dawn, so too did my woe begin to subside thanks to good wishes like yours. Your kindness, thoughtfulness, and heartfelt gesture brought solace to my heart and peace to my mind during this difficult time. Your condolences are greatly appreciated.

#58 My life has felt like it is plummeting into swirling darkness, and I thank you for your encouraging words and support. You remind me that there will be a brighter tomorrow, and the sun will shine again. I am grateful that you are part of my life, and are there for me through this challenging time.

#59 Just as the ebb and flow of the sea cause the tide to ripple in, your words have helped heal my heart. Sadness was replaced by good wishes, streaming in softly but steadily, washing away my sorrows. The memories of my loved one will always linger, but instead of sorrow, they are starting to bring happiness and gratitude. For your part in my healing process, I must thank you.

#60 Just when it felt like all was lost, there you were. Your comforting words cradled my fragile emotions as I struggled to move past my heartache. As I work through my grief, your reassuring words, and steadfast presence in my life will never be forgotten. Thank you for your support during this difficult time.

#61 Burning in me like the unsettled flame of a raging fire, my sadness would just not go away. I felt like I was going to be consumed, but your consoling words helped to quench the flames. It is not easy to find comfort and an escape from my new reality, but you have given me relief. I deeply thank you for your support during my time of loss.

#62 Your reassuring words wove themselves into my heart, helping to break my chains of sorrow. I deeply thank you for consoling and supporting me during my time of need. While I still grieve over the loss of my loved one, your uplifting gesture guides me to a happier place where I can adjust to a new chapter in my life and learn to live again.

#63 I’ve never really understood the power that words held until right now. Your message of sympathy was so moving and meaningful to me. I will cherish what you said until the end of time. Thank you for your support.

#64 All we have left are the loving memories we’ve made together. Thank you so much for sharing some of yours. Hearing stories that we haven’t heard before and how much they meant to you made us all smile. Thank you for comforting me.

#65 I don’t know what I would do if I didn’t have friends like you. You have been the raft keeping me afloat during this incredibly tough time. Thank you so much for your sympathy.

#66 This has undoubtedly been the most difficult time of my life, but people like you are making it a little easier. I genuinely know that I have the best friends around. Thank you for your condolences.

#67 It has been a really tough time in my life. There were many moments I wanted to give up. But your message came just when I needed it. Your support meant the world to me, and I thank you for caring.

#68 This was a dark season in my life, and I didn’t always know I would get through it. Thank you for your message. Knowing I was able to count on your support meant more than you’ll ever know.

#69 There were moments when I didn’t know what I needed to get through this challenging period. But each time, you were right there beside me. Although the wounds have not fully healed, I know that I will have your continued support. Thank you for comforting me.

#70 When I wanted to shut out the world, you pushed your way in. You offered not only your sympathy but your compassion. I don’t know if I could have been able to get through this period of my life without your support. Thank you for your help.

#71 Your kind words of sympathy came at a time when I felt completely alone. You helped me realize I have more people behind me than I ever imagined. Thank you for comforting me during this difficult time in my life.

#72 During this difficult time, your words have helped immensely. Knowing that there are people who will offer their support so quickly truly means a lot. Thank you for your sympathy.

#73 Dealing with loss is incredibly difficult, but knowing that there are people who care about me makes it a little bit easier. You are a great friend. Thanks for your support during this difficult time.

#74 Your words helped me take my mind off of things for a little while. I’m genuinely grateful for your message. It means more than you know. Thank you for your comforting words.

#75 Thank you so much for your sympathy. Your words were very thoughtful and comforting. You have helped put my family’s mind momentarily at ease. You are a true friend.

#76 Your generosity and support have helped ease the burden of loss. I am lucky to know someone as caring as you are. Thank you for comforting me during this tough time.

#77 Thank you so much for your condolences. Your words helped remind me of all the good times we had before their passing, and although our time together is over, I will always cherish those memories. Thank you.

#78 Thank you for sharing some stories you had. Reliving those memories was a celebration of their life and a much-needed moment of positivity. Thank you for your expression of sympathy.

#79 You have gone above and beyond what I thought possible. Your enduring support and comfort during such a hard time are deserving of thanks I can’t even begin to try to repay. Thank you so much for your support during this dark season in my life.

#80  I appreciate your message during this challenging time. It was hard for me to keep pushing forward. But having your kind words to reflect on helped to remind me of how important it was to keep going and start healing. I’m lucky to have someone so caring in my life.

#81 When the outcome was bleak, and I didn’t know if I had the strength to continue, your message of encouragement helped lift my spirits. Thank you for your kind words.