HOW TO WRITE A LETTER OF CONDOLENCE ON DEATH OF WIFE
When your friend, co-worker, an associate or family member has lost a wife, it is importance to let them know that you are with them during that difficult time. The best way to do this is by writing a letter of condolence.
DEFINITION OF A LETTER OF CONDOLENCE
It is a note sent to the bereaved from a person who wants to express his or her sorrow as well as to offer support and help. One should send this note within fourteen days after learning of the loss. The following tips can assist you in writing a touching and genuine letter of condolence of a wife.
CONTENT OF CONDOLENCE LETTER OF A WIFE
The following are important content to include in condolence note of a wife.
1. The way you learn about the loss.
2. The way the actual loss affects your feelings.
3. Unique characteristics or traits of the passed wife.
4. Special memories of deceased wife.
6. Close with heartfelt sentiment.
Start your letter by letting your friend know you are much sorry for the loss and how the actual loss affected you as his or her friend. This is very helpful and supportive way of encouraging the person as it let him learns that their friends are with him during the time of sorrow. By mentioning special memories and traits of the passed wife remind the recipient and make them think about good time of the wife.
It is important to mention the name of the deceased wife whenever you are mentioning her good memories and traits/ characters. This comforts the recipient of the note of condolence and will also make him to resonate well with her. Go out to meet with your friend to comfort and help them during this difficult time.
In case you offer something in your note, they can be able to get the offer you promise easier. You can offer something helpful to the family including preparing foods, general cleaning of house and compound, to take care of the children, or requesting them to call you whenever they need any help like talking.
End the note with a heartfelt closing that is genuine and make them know you are praying and thinking of them during this difficult time.
NOTES WHEN WRITING A WIFE CONDOLENCE LETTER
1. Avoid formal letter and make it sound genuine and natural to your recipient. You can read your letter loud to know whether it is natural or not.
2. Avoid unrelated message and address the deceased only as you wish well to the recipient. It is not good to ask unrelated questions or writing more of your family’s details
3. Avoid offering something that you cannot follow in the note. Ensure you do whatever you promised to do for the deceased family on the right time.
4. Write your letter of condolence on pretty paper. Avoid writing on the sympathy card; instead you can insert the note in the card.