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What to Say After Someone Dies by Suicide

This is one of the hardest cards to write. These messages focus on presence, not explanation. Silence is worse than imperfect words.

27 messages in this category

There are no words for this kind of loss. Your mother's death by suicide doesn't define her life or your love.

Warm

I'm so sorry for this devastating loss. Mental illness took your mother, but it can never take the love between you.

Simple

The way your father died doesn't diminish who he was to you. I'm so deeply sorry for this loss.

Warm

Losing your father this way is unimaginably painful. Please don't carry this alone.

Simple

Losing your spouse this way is a unique kind of pain. You don't have to face it alone.

Warm

Losing your child this way is unimaginably painful. This is not your fault.

Warm

Losing your sibling this way is devastating. Please reach out if you need support.

Warm

Losing your friend this way is painful beyond words. I'm here.

Warm

I'm so sorry for your loss. There are no words for this kind of pain.

PopularSimple

This was not your fault. Mental illness is cruel and unfair.

PopularSimple

The way they died doesn't define their life or your love for them.

PopularWarm

I won't pretend to understand. I just want you to know I'm here.

Simple

Suicide leaves behind so many questions. You don't have to have answers. I'm here.

Simple

Please don't carry this alone. This is too heavy for one person.

Warm

There is no shame in this loss. Only heartbreak. I'm so sorry.

Simple

They were more than how they died. They were loved. That's what matters.

Warm

Grief after suicide is complicated. Whatever you're feeling is valid.

Simple

I'm here to listen whenever you're ready. No judgment. Just love.

Warm

Mental illness is an illness. This is a tragedy, not a choice you could have prevented.

Simple

The stigma around suicide is wrong. Your grief is real and deserves support.

Simple

I'm so sorry you're facing this. I'm here, no matter what you need to say.

Warm

You couldn't have stopped this. Please be gentle with yourself.

Simple

Their pain is over now. Yours is just beginning. I'm here for all of it.

Warm

This doesn't make sense because it can't make sense. I'm so sorry.

Simple

Remember who they were, not just how they died.

Simple

May God bring you comfort in this darkest time. This is not your burden to carry alone.

Religious

God's love extends to all who suffer. Your loved one is at peace now.

Religious