When and how to show your sympathy in a letter Medically reviewed by Dakari Quimby, PhD A condolence letter is a note expressing your sympathy. It can be a great source of comfort for someone grieving ...

Neumann suggests the following messages are good examples to get you started when thinking of condolence messages: I am so sorry to hear about [insert the name of the person who has died].

But as you are careful about expressing condolences, Miss Manners assumes that your husband already sent such a letter. DEAR MISS MANNERS: At casual restaurants and upscale establishments alike ...