When you write a sympathy card to a friend or family member, it is important that you choose your words carefully. Arndt Funeral Home has some helpful advice on how to write sympathy messages that are compassionate and well measured.

When it comes to writing a sympathy card, you may feel a bit intimidated. You want to send words of comfort to the grieving party, but you also don’t want to say the wrong thing. Here are a few tips on what you should include in your message of sympathy:

• Send Your Condolences: Whether you personally knew the deceased person or not, make sure that your sympathy message is heartfelt and caring. Tell the grieving party that you are sorry for their loss and send them your love and deepest sympathies.
• Show Your Appreciation: If you knew the deceased, let the family know how much that person meant to you. Personalize your sympathy card with a brief anecdote describing your relationship with their loved one and how much you appreciated them.
• Offer Your Assistance: In your message of sympathy, offer to help with anything the grieving party might need. This may include planning funeral arrangements, cooking meals, doing chores, caring for children, or anything else that may remove some of the burden in this trying time.

For memorial services that provide closure after a loss, Arndt Funeral Home in Rochester will oversee all of the funeral arrangements. Give them a call at (585) 225-6350 today to speak with a hospitable staff member about funeral pre-planning, and visit them online to find out more about their many options for memorial services.