Death in Family Letter

Write this type of letter when you are expressing sympathies to the letter recipient after the death of his or her family member. You will likely need to modify this letter sample at least somewhat so that it most closely matches what you want to communicate. Include in your letter any pertinent details.


[Date of letter-month, day, and year]

[Recipient's first and last names]
[Company name]
[Street or P.O. box address]
[City, State ZIP code]

Dear [recipient's name]:

Tony just called to tell me that your grandmother passed away yesterday, and I wanted to write and express to you my sincere sympathies. I know how close you were to your grandmother and how much having her in your life has meant to you. This must be such a devastating loss to you.

Know that I am here for you, that I care, and that I want to support you in your grief in any way that I can. Please let me know if there is anything at all that I can do. You have always been such a loyal friend to me, and I want to extend to you the same type of support. Again, please know how very sorry I am that you are going through such a terrible loss.




[Sender's first and last names]

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