Financial Advantage w/ Douglas Marion
- The Financial Advantage
During the Holiday season, we run into people who have lost loved ones. We don’t
know what to say when we are supposed to be celebrating, but we know we should say something.
We also send cards to friends and family. But when someone has suffered a loss in the
previous year or around the holiday season, knowing what to write on a card or what to say can be challenging.
You don’t want to be as cheerful and festive as you would generally be. Sending the usual happy Christmas message would be odd and possibly cause some upset. If you are at a party and you want to say something but don’t want to bring that person down; however, you know saying something is the right thing to do….So….
If you are unsure how to write a sympathy message at Christmas or what to say to someone who has lost a loved one during the holidays, try the example wishes and messages below.
Merry Christmas. After losing someone so special, I hope you can have as lovely a Christmas Season. May their memories give you peace.
I can’t begin to understand what Christmas must be like after you have lost a loved one. I hope the strength of friends and family supports you through such a tragic time.
I’m not sure if sending this card is right, but I wanted to reach out and let you know you’re in my thoughts during the holiday season. I can’t begin to understand how difficult this time of year must be for you, but please know you are in my thoughts. I hope you find peace during this Holiday season.
I am sending my warmest wishes to you at Christmas and hoping you can find comfort amongst family during the holiday season.
(At a party) Hi, I Hope you can have a Happy Christmas this year and that the love of those closest to you eases any pain.
May the holiday season not be too painful for you, and that you can look back on warmer memories from past Christmases.
(At a party) I’ve been thinking of you this Christmas and sending lots of love your way. I hope you’re coping and doing ok.
I offer my deepest love to you and your family this Christmas. May the holiday season bring you blessings and peace.
Wishing you and your family as much peace and happiness as possible during this challenging holiday.
(At a party) Hi, I know we are at a party; please know I’m here to talk if you feel lonely or need a friendly ear over the holidays. I understand how hard Christmas must be, but you are not alone.
Be mindful of people’s grief and pain during the holidays; they are triggering and not
happy times for everyone. Many people will remember past loved ones, so try to
understand their feelings when sending holiday messages.
Monica Lucia is the author of The Final Chapter and the founder of Widow’s Den and
Sisterhood of LKN. She is also the Grief and Bereavement counselor at
Raymer–Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Cornelius.
