While living in a society we have to get connected with people and as human beings we go through many difficult experiences, some bring us joy and happiness, some turns prove wrong for us, and some moments make us sad or hurt us. Condolence is a way to show sympathy and our feelings for those who have gone through something tough in life. Writing such letters can be so difficult, it is a tough task to console others and also show our feelings and sympathies that we really care for what others have gone through. A well drafted condolence letter could bring alleviation to the bereaved. A condolence letter can be written on a loss: financial, property or life, or any hurt or anything that could bring a bad phase to one’s life. So the letter should demonstrate love and respect to the one you are writing to.
The letter of condolence should address the recipient with a kind salutation. The purpose of the letter is to honor the feelings of the grieved person, so it must be crafted in a way that shows it is straight from heart. The words should be comforting. Start your letter with a powerful show of feelings on hearing the news of loss, attaches any personal memory and express your link warmly. Tell in your letter that you find yourself linked too much with the happening and its consequences and it enables you to feel the seriousness of the happening.
A condolence letter should not be too lengthy, but must show your involvement in a good way. You should also mention in the letter that you re feeling the loss. It is better to offer your help and support in the tough times, do not be specific what you can or do but do give an assurance that you will be there whenever it will be needed. Close your letter with a compassionate note, expressing your help and support and your warm feelings.