Losing someone dear is a profoundly personal and painful experience, and sometimes words fall short in conveying our deepest sympathies. However, a well-chosen quote can capture the sentiment of empathy and compassion, offering a small measure of comfort. Here are
25 quotes for expressing “sorry for your loss” to a friend, accompanied by unique icons that symbolize the emotions behind the words.
“The pain of grief is just as much part of life as the joy of love.” – Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
“Grief is the price we pay for love.” – Queen Elizabeth II
“May knowing you’re in the hearts and thoughts of others help you and yours through this time of sorrow.” – Unknown
“What is lovely never dies, but passes into another loveliness.” – Thomas Bailey Aldrich
“He spoke well who said that graves are the footprints of angels.” – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
“Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.” – Eskimo Proverb
“Tears are God’s gift to us. Our holy water. They heal us as they flow.” – Rita Schiano
“Grief is the last act of love we have to give to those we loved. Where there is deep grief, there was great love.” – Unknown
“Words cannot express my sorrow for your loss.” – Unknown
“Sorrow is a fruit. God does not make it grow on limbs too weak to bear it.” – Victor Hugo
“My heart goes out to you in your time of sorrow.” – Unknown
“May the stars carry your sadness away, may the flowers fill your heart with beauty.” – Chief Dan George
“A great soul serves everyone all the time. A great soul never dies. It brings us together again and again.” – Maya Angelou
“Like a bird singing in the rain, let grateful memories survive in time of sorrow.” – Robert Louis Stevenson
“To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.” – Thomas Campbell
“Grief is like the ocean; it comes in waves, ebbing and flowing. Sometimes the water is calm, and sometimes it is overwhelming.” – Vicki Harrison
“When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.” – Unknown
“The world may change from year to year, but the memory of the heart remains the same.” – Unknown
“Those we love never truly leave us. There are things that death cannot touch.” – J.K. Rowling
“Your loss has left all of us deeply saddened.” – Unknown
“May your heart and soul find peace and comfort during this difficult time.” – Unknown
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; love leaves a memory no one can steal.” – From an Irish Headstone
“While we are mourning the loss of our friend, others are rejoicing to meet him behind the veil.” – John Taylor
“The song is ended, but the melody lingers on.” – Irving Berlin
“May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.” – Unknown
Each loss is unique, but the shared experience of grief connects us all. If any of these quotes resonated with you or you have your own words of comfort to share, we welcome you to share your thoughts in the comments below. Your words could offer a much-needed embrace to someone who is grieving. Let’s support each other with compassion and understanding.