Fillable Printable Sympathy Message for Death of a Family Member

Sympathy Message for Death of a Family Member

Revised 2/3/14

Marathon County Personnel Policies & Procedures Manual

Chapter 12 – Employee Safety, Page 7

APPENDIX A

Sample Condolence Letter for Death of Employee

Dear <Name>:

I/We were saddened to hear of the death of <employee’s name> and want to express my/our

condolences to you and your family. <Insert departmental name> and its staff appreciated the

faithful service <employee’s name>contributed.

Because the Department would like to offer support to you and your family during this difficult

time, <insert Departmental contact name> has been asked to provide assistance to you in any

way possible, including help with County offices associated with such matters as survivor

benefits and payroll or pension issues.

Again, please accept my/our sincerest sympathy. Please let me/us know if I/we can help you in

any way.

Sincerely,

Sample Condolence Letter for Death of a Family Member:

Dear <Employee Name>:

I/we were saddened to hear of the death of <insert family member’s name>. I/we know that this

is a difficult time for you and your family. Words are inadequate at a time like this; however,

please know that you and your family are in our thoughts.

On behalf of all personnel of <insert departmental name>, I/we extend our deepest sympathy.

Please let me/us know if I/we can help you in any way.

Sincerely,