What to Write in a Sympathy Card for a Coworker

Here are some great sample condolence messages to help you with what to write in a sympathy card for a coworker.

#1 I am sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. I could spend a lifetime searching for the perfect words, but I know none will do. Instead, I will let you know that you have a friend in me. Someone to cry with. Someone to reminisce with. Someone to offer strength. I am here for you.

#2 I want to express my sincerest sympathy for the passing you have experienced. I hope you find the time to grieve and process your loss. Please don’t worry about anything at work. I am thinking about you and will be here for you in any way that I can.

#3 I am sending you my sympathy during this difficult time. It pains my heart to see you long for someone you loved so dearly. I hope it will bring you comfort to know you are not alone in this. I am here for you, and I always will be. And I know I am not the only one.

#4 It can seem like there’s no path forward. In these moments, try to remember how many of us will be here if you need help. No one expects you to handle the weight of this alone. It’s okay if you fall. We’ll be here to pick you back up.

#5 My heart is pained to hear the news of your loss. This is one of those moments in life where time stands still, and all you have is the way you feel right now. But just as today is not the same as yesterday, tomorrow will be different still. And one day you will find peace again.

#6 Please accept my deepest condolences for the recent loss of your loved one. May you find comfort and strength in the memories you shared. I hope you know that I am here to help you through this difficult time. A loss this great should never have to be experienced alone.

#7 My condolences to you. In what feels like the blink of an eye, you’ve reached the end of a journey with someone you held dear to your heart. Behind you lies a road paved with friendship, cemented with love. What a magnificent gift to have traveled so long together. I am truly sorry that you did not get more time.

#8 I am so sorry for your loss. We hurt so deeply when we lose someone close because we loved them so completely when they were here with us. So let your tears be a symbol of the place they once held in your life. And let your smile be a symbol of the place they now hold in your heart.

#9 I am saddened to hear you have lost someone you cared so much about. I will be right by your side every step of the way. When you stumble, I will catch you. When you fall, I will lift you up. When you cry, I will wipe your tears. For as long as you need me, I will be there.

#10 My sympathy for your loss. During this time, let your heart lead where it needs to go. Not only will it find the strength to move you forward, but it has the wisdom to know which memories are worth keeping. And as it relieves your grief with each passing day, the love you felt will stay constant and unchanging.

#11 My deepest sympathies. Although the waters are rough and the horizon is unclear, you will find your way. Like a beacon of light in the midst of a storm, let yourself be guided by love. And even though some days all you’ll manage to do is tread water, there are blue skies ahead if you just keep going.

#12 Please accept my deepest condolences to you over your recent loss. I offer you my heartfelt support and friendship in this dark time. I can only imagine the weight you carry with you right now. If I can do anything to help lighten your load, please let me know.

#13 My condolences for your loss. There comes a time in life to say goodbye to those we love. As difficult as it is to let them go, it is eased when we remember all that remains with us. The days we shared, the love we felt, and the memories we made. These moments are ours to keep.

#14 Allow me to share with you my condolences during this difficult time. Although it may feel bleak, I hope that you can find some strength through the bond you shared and use it to help you come through the other side. Everyone at work is thinking of and missing you.

#15 The loss you are feeling is great and cannot be overcome quickly. I hope you take the time to be with loved ones and get the support you need. I hope you know that even though I am your colleague, I am also your friend and am here to help.

#16 I won’t tell you how to feel. I won’t tell you how to cope. What I must tell you is slowly, over time, things get better. You may not notice at first, but every day is another step forward. Take all the time you need. We’ll be here for you.

#17 I was heartbroken to hear of your recent loss. I know that through your strength and courage you will get through this challenging time. Allow yourself to feel the moment and take care of yourself. I hope you know that I am here for you and offer my endless support.

#18 I want to express my sincerest sympathies for your recent and heartbreaking loss. Although tears will come and your heart may be broken, I truly hope that in time you will find joy and laughter over the moments you shared. Please know that I am here to help you.

#19 The tragic loss you have experienced may take time to pass from shock to acceptance, but through this time, know that you have me, your friend, in your corner. My profound sympathies to you and your family. I hope you take comfort in one another and are each other’s support.

#20 My sincerest condolences for the loss of your loved one. It is in times of mourning that we truly feel the love of our family and friends. To have had the opportunity to care for someone so deeply is something you will carry with you always. And even in death, that love remains, forever preserved in your heart.

#21 Please know that you are being thought of, on the passing of your loved one. Perhaps it will be a comfort and encouragement for you to know I care about what you are going through. May it be, that sweet remembrances will bring uplifting moments that help you at this time of heartache.

#22 Hoping that the touch of friendship and the love of those dear to you are helping you adjust in this time of difficulty. Although the sky might seem grey, there will be days of sunshine ahead. Despite the grief, it is good to remember that a heavy heart will heal. I am thinking of you.

#23 Memories become treasures to hold with fondness. They are part of the rich heritage of your life. I would love to hear your stories one day and want to express my condolences for your loss at this painful time.

#24 Take a moment to breathe in the sweetness of compassionate words and encouragement. They will refresh you and give strength for the days ahead. As someone who cares, please accept my sincere condolences. Just let me know if I can be of any help.

#25 May it not be long before easier days dawn for you. Trusting that tears will eventually turn to smiles as thoughts of your dear one comes to mind. The joy of happy times should be held onto tightly. They will be gifts to unwrap time and time again.

#26 I extend my sympathies to you, with arms ready to give you a hug, too. I am here for you, in this sad time. You do not have to go through it alone. Let the kindness and support of those in your life be something you can depend on.

#27 Warm thoughts are winging their way to you in this time of sadness. Let them wrap you in a blanket of comfort. The understanding of those around you will be a support as you come to terms with the challenge you face.

#28 In moments of sorrow, the hands of time seem to stand still. Yet there are those who know you and care. Let them hold your hand through all that you are experiencing. Just reach out and know that I am right here for you.

#29 In this hard time, I trust your friends and family are a healing comfort. You may be out of sight, but you are certainly not out of mind. I care about what you are coping with and want you to know you are in my thoughts.

#30 Reminiscences are lasting gifts that remind us of the beauty that is still a part of our lives. Trusting they will blend like a painting, filling your life with color and meaning, in your loss. I send my heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.

#31 As your heart is aching, I want you to know that I am here for you. We can sit quietly, share a cup of coffee or even talk about the pain you are experiencing. Sometimes the best medicine for a broken heart is just holding out your hand so that somebody else can hold you up.

#32 Losing a loved one can come with profound grief. There is nothing anybody else can do or say to change the way your heart is aching. Take whatever time you need to remember and sort out your feelings. And when the time comes, you’ll find a way to move forward slowly.

#33 I want to express my condolences for your loss of a loved one. It can bring on a pain that no human being should ever have to endure. I am sending you much hope in the midst of all your sorrows, and if you need a shoulder to cry on, I’m just a phone call away.

#34 Losing a loved one is never easy, and I hope this message finds you surrounded by love and compassion. If all you see are dark clouds around you, slowly close your eyes until you feel the warmth of the sun shining down on you. You are in my thoughts.

#35 I would have sent you flowers if I thought it would make you feel better about your loss. But instead, I am choosing to send you all of my strength to help you get through this challenging time in your life. I am here for you whenever you need me. You have my deepest sympathies.

#36 There’s nothing anyone can say when you lose someone you love. Time is the only thing capable of healing the heartache. You will never be alone on your path through this. We’re with each other through the best and worst of life, and we will always show up for you.

#37 I want to offer you my genuine sympathies for your loss of a loved one. My heart sank when I heard the news, as I know they meant a great deal to you. Please take the time you need to heal and know that you are in my thoughts.

#38 When you lose someone close to you, it’s important to know how many people care for you. There’s no one thing I can say that will make you feel better, but just know you have support when you need it. We’ll be here if you need an ear to listen or a helping hand.

#39 Friends are the steps to get out of whatever hole you fall into. Nobody goes through life alone, and now, in a time of great emotional duress, you’re surrounded by people who care. No matter how dark the night may seem, the daylight isn’t far behind.

#40 No one can truly understand the loss of a loved one, nor the bond you shared. I know this passing will affect you greatly because you have such a gentle soul. This type of wound cuts deep, so take the time you need to heal. My condolences over your suffering.

#41 It is said that time waits for no man and that our lives are a mere flash in time. Take comfort knowing that you have the fondest memories to hold onto, beautiful and happy times to uplift and sustain you. I am so sorry for your loss.

#42 A loss of a loved one is hard to grasp. They leave footprints in our hearts and memories to cherish. Knowing this will be your solace, and you will find strength in these moments. I am here for you, and you are in my thoughts.

#43 Whenever you feel blue about the departure of your loved one, hold a favorite thought of them in your mind’s eye. In the midst of sorrow, you will be reminded of better days. This will guide you through dark places, into the light. My sincere condolences and sympathies for your loss.

#44 We cannot truly know the direction life will take us. Our journey is not in our hands. We can console ourselves, knowing we have the strength from within to get through difficult times. Those who we hold dear will never be far from our hearts and minds. I am thinking of you during this difficult time.

#45 As you embrace a flood of emotions, hold close to your gratitude for the time you had with your departed one. It will fill the hole in your heart that they have left behind. My deepest condolences and sympathies to you during this challenging time.

Best Bible Verses for Your Condolence Message for a Coworker

Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

John 11:35
Jesus wept.

John 16:22
So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.

Psalm 147:3
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.

Matthew 5:4
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

Psalm 55:22
Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.

1 Corinthians 15:51
Behold! I tell you a mystery. We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed.

1 Peter 5:7
Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.

Psalm 34:18
The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.

Philippians 1:21
For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

John 11:25
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live.”

Isaiah 41:10
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Psalm 18:2
The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.

Luke 23:43
And he said to him, “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.”

1 Corinthians 15:42
So is it with the resurrection of the dead. What is sown is perishable; what is raised is imperishable.

1 Corinthians 15:20
But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.

1 Thessalonians 4:14
For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep.

Revelation 21:4
He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.

Isaiah 40:8
The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever.

Psalm 73:26
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.