Condolence and sympathy text messages: 24 messages of support
When someone loses a loved one, we are often so afraid of saying the wrong thing that we say nothing. Yet a short, sincere message in the days after a death means a great deal to the person grieving: it tells them they are not alone. A text has the advantage of discretion. It can be read whenever they feel able, without any pressure to reply straight away, and it reaches any phone, with no app needed. For a colleague or an acquaintance, it is often the most fitting way to reach out.
Here are 24 condolence and sympathy messages written for this page, all of them sober: for a friend, a colleague, family, an acquaintance, and wording for a Muslim loved one. Choose one, add the name of the person who has died if you knew them, and sign it: the text arrives from the sender name SMSEVENT, without your number. A message does not replace a call or being there, but it can be the first step, and sometimes the easiest one to receive.
24 templates · 1 text per message · 2 texts for 3 USDT
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Thinking of you and your family. I am here if you need anything, at any hour.
Tender Friend 77 characters
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I am so deeply sorry. Sending you all my love. No need to reply.
Tender Friend 64 characters
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There are no words for a loss like this. Thinking of you and sending a big hug.
Tender Friend 79 characters
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I have just heard the sad news. Your mum was a wonderful woman. Thinking of you so much.
Tender Friend 88 characters
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I am with you with all my heart. If I can help with anything at all, just tell me.
Tender Friend 82 characters
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We are thinking of you all at this very painful time. With all our love.
Tender Family 72 characters
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We already miss Gran so much. Thinking of you, Dad and the whole family. Love you.
Tender Family 82 characters
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I share your sorrow. May your happy memories help you through these difficult days.
Tender Anyone 83 characters
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Warm thoughts to you and your loved ones. Take care of yourself.
Tender Anyone 64 characters
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My sincere condolences. Thinking of you and your family.
Classic Anyone 56 characters
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With deepest sympathy. My thoughts are with you.
Classic Anyone 48 characters
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I was very sad to hear of your loss. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
Classic Anyone 76 characters
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The whole team joins me in sending our sincere condolences. We are thinking of you.
Classic Colleague 83 characters
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So sorry for your loss. Take all the time you need, we will look after things here.
Classic Colleague 83 characters
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I am truly sorry for your loss. You have my full support.
Classic Colleague 57 characters
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Please accept my most sincere condolences and know that you have my support.
Classic Anyone 76 characters
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I will drop a meal off tomorrow, no need to answer the door. Do not worry about a thing.
Tender Friend 88 characters
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I do not know what to say, so I will just say that I am here. Always.
Tender Friend 69 characters
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Strength to you and your family. Thinking of you.
Tender Anyone 49 characters
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Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Classic Anyone 83 characters
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May Allah grant them mercy and give you strength through this difficult time.
Classic Anyone 77 characters
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So sorry to hear about your loss. Sending love and strength.
Tender Anyone 60 characters
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Rest in peace. My thoughts are with your whole family.
Classic Anyone 54 characters
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Thinking of you today, and in the days ahead. You are not alone.
Tender Friend 64 characters
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The recipient will see “SMSEVENT” as the sender and will not be able to reply.
How to write a condolence text
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Keep it short
In grief, two or three sentences are enough. There are no perfect words: sincerity matters more than phrasing.
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Name the person who died
If you knew them, a word about them ("your dad was always so kind to us") means more than a general formula.
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Offer specific help
"I can take the kids on Saturday" or "I will drop off a meal" is far better than "let me know if you need anything", which nobody dares to take up.
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Sign it, expect no reply
The text shows SMSEVENT as the sender, without your number, and the recipient cannot reply: sign it, and say that no reply is needed.
Sorry for your loss.
Thinking of you and your family. Your dad was such a warm man. I can come round on Saturday if you like. No need to reply. Claire
A word about the person, a specific offer of help and permission not to reply: a short message that supports without asking anything back.
Frequently asked questions
Is it acceptable to send condolences by text?
Yes, especially for a colleague, an acquaintance or someone far away. For a close friend or family member, a text can be a first message, followed by a call or a visit when they are ready.
What should I send to a Muslim friend?
The phrase "Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un" ("We belong to God and to Him we return") is the most common, along with "May Allah have mercy on him/her". Written in Arabic script, a text switches to another encoding limited to 43 characters, so keep it very short.
Will they know the text is from me?
The text shows “SMSEVENT” as the sender and your number is not displayed, so sign your message. The recipient cannot reply to it. To fight abuse, the details of each sending are kept for 12 months.
Can I write to two family members?
Yes: one order includes two texts for 3 USDT, two different messages to two people, paid in one go.
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