80 Condolences Quotes and Sympathy Messages with Images

Dealing with the loss of your loved one, and low emotions is hard for everyone, sometimes a written condolence quote, or message describes your feelings better. I’ve got you a list of the Deepest Condolences Quotes and Messages used to share the pain of your friends and relatives.

Also See: Death Anniversary Quotes

Condolences are an expression of sympathy and compassion towards those who have experienced loss or grief.

It is a way to offer comfort and support during difficult times and to let the bereaved know that they are not alone in their pain.

Condolences can take many forms, from heartfelt messages of support to acts of kindness and generosity.

They can be expressed in person, over the phone, through cards or letters, or even through social media platforms.

Also See: Sorry For Your Loss Quotes

When writing about such a sensitive phase, it’s very important you select your words carefully, most people reading it is grieving for their loss and they would love to be reminded of it with respect, and a positive and condolence message.

Offering remembrance messages or condolences and providing words of comfort on the death anniversary are simple ways to provide support to their family and friends.

If you have lost a loved one and you miss them immensely, pay them tribute with the following “death anniversary quotes” quotes in their loving memory.

Also, check our posts on memorial quotes on a mother’s death and the death of a son quotes to express your pain and sadness on the irreparable loss.

Deep Condolences Quotes with Images

“Pain is certain, suffering is optional.” — Buddha
“Grief is the price we pay for love.” — Queen Elizabeth II
“From the end spring new beginnings.” — Pliny the Elder
“Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts.” — Unknown
“Earth hath no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.” — Thomas Moo
“However long the night, the dawn will break.” — African Proverb
“A human life is a story told by God.” — Hans Christian Andersen
“Words fall short of expressing my sorrow for your loss.” — Unknown
“And then I heard the angel say, ‘She’s with you every day.’” — Unknown
“Please accept my deepest condolences for your family’s loss.” — Unknown

Heartfelt Sympathy Quotes with Images

Offering condolences is an essential part of being a compassionate and empathetic human being.

It is a way to show love, kindness, and support towards those in need and to help them through the difficult journey of healing and recovery.

“It is not length of life, but depth of life.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Unable are the loved to die, for love is immortality.” — Emily Dickinson
“We should feel sorrow, but not sink under its oppression.” — Confucius
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” — Matthew 5:4
“Bear and endure: This sorrow will one day prove to be for your good.” — Ovid
“You and your family are in our prayers. Sorry to hear of your loss.” — Unknown
“It’s sad when someone you know becomes someone you knew.” — Henry Rollins
“I’m always there in your hour of need. May his/her soul rest in peace.” — Unknown
“We would like to express our sincere condolences to you and your family.” — Unknown
“May the sorrow you feel in your heart lighten by the love that surrounds you.” — Unknown

Condolences Messages For the Loss Of Loved Ones

The loss of a loved one can be the greatest emptiness of one’s life which can not be filled or substituted. Knowing that your loved one has passed away and you can never ever meet them is the greatest regret.

Putting your feeling into words can be difficult, these comforting words written by others on a death anniversary could be helpful for you to express your feelings.

“There is no pain so great as the memory of joy in present grief.” — Aeschylus
“Our trials, our sorrows, and our grieves develop us.” — Orison Swett Marden
“Those who weep recover more quickly than those who smile.” — Jean Giraudoux
“We must embrace our pain and burn it as a fuel for our journey.” — Kenji Miyazawa
“Say not in grief ‘he is no more’ but in thankfulness that he was.” — Hebrew Proverb
“He spoke well who said that graves are the footprints of angels.” — Henry Longfellow
“When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.” — Unknown
“Those we have held in our arms for a short while we hold in our hearts forever.” — The Prophet
“We want to express our sympathy and let you know that our thoughts are with you.” — Unknown
“I offer you my thoughts, prayers, and well-wishes during this dark time in your life.” — Unknown

Condolence Messages for Sympathy Cards

The power of condolences lies in their ability to provide comfort and solace to those who are hurting. They can help ease the pain of loss and provide a sense of hope and healing in times of great sorrow.

“Tears are God’s gift to us. Our holy water. They heal us as they flow.” — Rita Schiano
“For death is no more than a turning of us over from time to eternity.” — William Penn
“Mostly it is loss which teaches us about the worth of things.” — Arthur Schopenhauer
“What is lovely never dies, But passes into other loveliness.” — Thomas Bailey Aldrich
“Sorrow is a fruit. God does not make it grow on limbs too weak to bear it.” — Victor Hugo
“Each departed friend is a magnet that attracts us to the next world.” — Jean Paul Richter
”The season of mourning, Like spring, summer, Fall and winter, will also pass.” — Molly Fumia
“Do not think of me as gone. I am with you still in each new dawn.” — Native American Poem
“You can’t truly heal from a loss until you allow yourself to really FEEL the loss.” — Mandy Hale
“Those we love and lose are always connected by heartstrings into infinity.” — Terri Guillemets
“Whoever you hold in the heart of you, is forever and always a part of you.” — Rossiter Raymond
“May my condolences bring you comfort and may my prayers ease the pain of this loss.” — Unknown
“When the heart grieves over what is has lost, the spirit rejoices over what it has left.” — Sufi Epigram
“There are no goodbyes for us. Wherever you are, you will always be in my heart.” — Mahatma Gandhi
“As a well spent day brings happy sleep, so a life well spent brings happy death.” — Leonardo Da Vinci
“You don’t go around grieving all the time, but the grief is still there and always will be.” — Nigella Lawson
“The darker the night, the brighter the stars, the deeper the grief, the closer is God!” — Fyodor Dostoyevsk
“You and your family are in my heart and mind. My condolences on the passing of your father.” — Unknown
“Like a bird singing in the rain, let grateful memories survive in time of sorrow.” — Robert Louis Stevenson
“I am deeply saddened by the loss that you and your family have encountered. My condolences.” — Unknown
“What we have once enjoyed we can never lose… All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” — Helen Keller
“While we are mourning the loss of our friend, others are rejoicing to meet him behind the veil.” — John Taylor
“Some people come into our lives, leave footprints on our hearts, and we are never the same.” — Flavia Weedn
“Once upon a memory someone wiped away a tear, held me close and loved me, Thank you, dear.” — Unknown
“With a heavy heart, I pray for the eternal repose of one who was a woman of distinguished humanity.” — Unknown
“Our joys will be greater, our love will be deeper, our life will be fuller because we shared your moment.” — Unknown
“Condolences to the bereaved family. My tears are flowing for a friend, a great girl. God rest her soul in peace!” — Unknown
“The Remembrance of the good done those we have loved is the only consolation when we have lost them.” — Demoustier
“Learn to see the gift in the adversity. By doing this you will begin to find true peace in your struggle.“ — Stacey Urrutia
“A great soul serves everyone all the time. A great soul never dies. It brings us together again and again.” — Maya Angelou
“Your absence has gone through me like thread through a needle. Everything I do is stitched with its color.” — W.S. Merwin
“Truly, it is in darkness that one finds the light, so when we are in sorrow, then this light is nearest of all to us.” — Meister Eckhart
“I am truly sorry for your loss. Your uncle will be missed and he will never be forgotten, may his soul rest in peace.” — Unknown
“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.” — Helen Keller
“Listen to God with a broken heart. He is not only the doctor who mends it but also the father who wipes away the tears.” — Criss Jami
“Prayers and fond memories are what we have to remember our dearly departed. My most heartfelt condolences.” — Unknown
“I know now that we never get over great losses; we absorb them, and they carve us into different, often kinder, creatures.” — Gail Caldwell
“I extend my deepest sympathies to you and your family. May the soul of your mother be at peace with our Heavenly Father.” — Unknown
“’No matter how prepared you think you are for the death of a loved one, it still comes as a shock, and it still hurts very deeply.” — Billy Graham
“No person is ever truly alone. Those who live no more, whom we loved, Echo still within our thoughts, our words, our hearts.” — Richard Fife
“So say it loud and let it ring. We are all part of everything. The future, present, and the past. Fly on proud bird. You’re free at last.” — Charlie Daniels
“When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.” — Kahlil Gibran
“There are no words. While you have joy knowing where your love is in a better place, there is sadness in the loss and grief. You are in our prayers.” — Catherine Pulsifer
“How very softly you tiptoed into our world, almost silently, only a moment you stayed. But what an imprint your footsteps have left upon our hearts.” — Dorothy Ferguson
“My [mom/nana] is a never-ending song in my heart of comfort, happiness, and being. I may sometimes forget the words, but I always remember the tune.” — Graycie Harmon
“We are all the pieces of what we remember. We hold in ourselves the hopes and fears of those who love us. As long as there is love and memory, there is no true loss.” — Cassandra Clare
“You don’t get over it, you just get through it. You don’t get by it, because you can’t get around it. It doesn’t ‘get better’; it just gets different. Everyday grief puts on a new face.” — Wendy Feireisen
“There is something terribly morbid in the modern sympathy with pain. One should sympathize with the colour, the beauty, the joy of life. The less said about life’s sores the better.” — Oscar Wilde
“Had I not loved so much I would not hurt so much. I will hurt. And I will be grateful for that hurt for it bears witness to the depth of our meaning. And for that I will be eternally grateful.” — Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
“Don’t be ashamed to weep; ’tis right to grieve. Tears are only water, and flowers, trees, and fruit cannot grow without water. But there must be sunlight also. A wounded heart will heal in time, and when it does, the memory and love of our lost ones are sealed inside to comfort us.” — Brian Jacques

Condolences Quotes

“Sometimes the strongest people in the morning are the people who cried all night…” — Unknown
“Memories… let fill your mind, warm your heart, and lead you through.” — Unknown
“After a Loved One Passes… Be encouraged by their passing and legacy. Instead of crying, live an inspired, spiritual and happy life like they did when they were here. Live each day with encouragement knowing that they are proud and smiling down on your from Heaven.” — Matt Fraser
“He will cover you with his feathers, and under His wings you will find refuge.” — Psalm 91:4 (Bible Verse)
“A father’s guiding hand always sits on the shoulder of his children.” — Unknown
“Our heart are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you.” — Unknown
“Friends are the pillars on your porch. Sometimes they hold you up, sometimes they lean on you, and sometimes it’s just enough to know that they are standing.” — Elizabeth Foley
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.” — Richard Puz
“With sympathy thinking of you at this sad time and sending love.” — Unknown
“Death brings pain that time can only heal, no words could ease what we truly feel; But with God, her joy is eternally sealed, and cherish her memories that death can’t even steal. Lift up a smile for she is already in the paradise. Our deepest condolences.” — Unknown
“Gone is the face we loved so dear. Silent the voice we loved to hear. Too far away for sight or speech. But not to far for thought to reach.” — Unknown
“Words, however kind, can’t emend your heartache, but those who care and share your loss wish you comfort and peace of mind. May you find strength in the love of family and in the warm embrace of friends.” — Unknown
“With heartfelt sympathy, words fall short of expressing my sorrow for your loss.” — Unknown
“Death can only part you from the person temporarily till finally you reunite with them in Heaven forever.” — Unknown
“Words cannot express my sadness. May the comfort of God help you through this difficult time.” — Unknown
“Death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss is what dies inside us while we live.” — Norman Cousins
“My heart goes out to you and your family at this difficult time.” — Unknown
“Tenderly, may time heal your sorrow. Gently, may friends ease your pain. Softly, may peace replace your heartaches. And may the warmest memories remain.” — Unknown
“When you lose someone you love, you gain an angel you know.” — Unknown
“With Sympathy. Words can’t wipe away your tears. Hugs won’t ease your pain. But hold on to your memories. Forever they’ll remain.” — Unknown
“Although no words can take away the sorrow that you bare. May it be comforting to you to know what that others care.” — Unknown
“Though our words can do little, we hope our thoughts and prayers will support you at this time.” — Unknown

My Condolences Quotes, Wishes, Images, Cards

Express your sympathy and pain for the loss of a life of a near and dear loved one through these short quotes for condolences.

“Wishing you strength for today and hope for tomorrow.” ― Renee O’Neill
“Memories of a beloved one never fade away… My prayers are always with you. With deepest sympathy…” ― Unknown
“Deepest sympathy. So sorry for your loss.” ― Unknown
“Life is the greatest gift that God has given us. Death is only a bridge towards eternal life with God. Certainly, Heaven is rejoicing for another soul has finally reached his true home. My deepest condolences.” ― Unknown
“I pray to God… May you find comfort in the loving memories of the one who’s no more!” ― Unknown
“Expressing heartfelt sympathy and offering a prayer, that God above will comfort you and ease the loss you bear.” ― Unknown
“Our Thoughts Are With You: The tide recedes, but leaves behind bright seashells on the sand. The sun goes down, but gentle warmth still lingers in the land. The music stops, and yet it echoes on it sweet refrains. For every joy that passes, something beautiful remains.” ― Unknown
“With heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.” ― Unknown
“There’s always a time to live and be free. A time to die and embrace eternity. A time to cherish one’s memories, And a time to meet them someday. My deepest sympathy.” ― Unknown

Deep Felt Condolences Images for Friends and Family

“If words were sufficient to ease out your pain, I would start talking and never ever stop. All my sympathies to you. Please take care.” ― Unknown
“Please accept my deepest condolences for your family’s loss.” ― Unknown
“My deepest condolences to you and your family on the unexpected demise of your loved one. He/she will always be missed.” ― Unknown
“My darling wife, a special day like this is the perfect chance to show that I love you very much, more than you’ll ever know. So even when I forget to say these words each day, remember that I love you more than I ever say. Happy birthday.” ― Unknown
“With sympathy… So sorry for your loss.” ― Unknown
“Mom, things I feel most deeply, are the hardest things to say, dearest Mom I loved you in a very special way. If I could have one lifetime wish, one dream that could come true, I’d pray to God with all my heart, for yesterday with you. Missing you always.” ― Unknown
“Our deepest condolences to you and your family. We are with you in this hour of grief. Stay strong and this shall to pass with time!” ― Unknown
“May the comfort of God help you during this difficult time.” ― Unknown
“Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us everyday.” ― Unknown