Instead let the person know that you recognize how great his or her loss is.

What to say to someone who lost a wife to cancer. Use your awareness of the situation knowledge of the deceased and their family and other personal and social clues to guide your conversation as appropriate. Your wife will be sorely missed. May you find peace and love in the memories you cherish.

Someone who has passed on never truly goes away because they will always be alive in the memories that you shared and the moments that you spent together. Your friend or acquaintance has probably been suffering for a while. Verywell Brianna Gilmartin.

She sounded like such a special person Even if you didnt personally know the deceased you can still express thoughtful and sincere condolences. She kept her gaze into my eyes as I sobbed. Such advice is usually well meant but it may make the bereaved person feel worse.

Acknowledge that your friend or loved ones grieving has been ongoing and that it has now turned into a different kind of grief. Your wife will always be someone dear because she played a very big role in your happiness. You can even message that.

Your wife was an exceptional person and will be missed. 1 The listed quotes were chosen to inspire strength and perspective and to let your loved one know they are not alone. What to Write in a Letter or Email to Someone Who Lost Their Wife.

Allow your friendship to guide you. I hope what they say about the second year being harder than the first year is wrong. Text message sympathy messages are often short and sweet.