What to Say in a Sympathy Card
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What to Say After a Long Illness

When death follows a long illness, grief is often mixed with relief and exhaustion. These messages honor that complexity.

17 messages in this category

Your mother fought so bravely. Her strength was remarkable. I'm sorry she's gone.

Warm

After such a long illness, I hope you can find some peace knowing your mother is no longer suffering.

Simple

Your mother's courage during her illness inspired everyone. May you find comfort in her strength.

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Your father fought hard. His courage was inspiring. May he rest in peace.

Warm

After watching your father struggle, I hope you find some comfort knowing he's at peace.

Simple

Your spouse fought courageously. May you find peace knowing they're no longer in pain.

Simple

Your child fought so bravely. You were the best parents anyone could ask for.

Warm

The decision to let go is the hardest kind of love. You gave your pet a peaceful end.

Warm

After such a long battle, I hope you can find some peace.

Simple

They fought so hard. You cared for them so well. That matters.

Warm

The illness is over. The love remains. Thinking of you.

Warm

You were there through it all. That's the greatest gift of love.

Warm

Through sickness and health meant everything to you. I saw that.

Warm

The anticipation of loss is painful too. I hope you can find rest now.

Warm

Watching someone fade is its own kind of grief. You carried that bravely.

Warm

The relief you might feel is not shameful. Caretaking is exhausting.

Simple

This illness has taken so much from so many. I'm deeply sorry.

Simple