SHARDA UNIVERSITY

BUSINESS CORRESPONDENCE
PRESENTATION
ON
CONDOLENCE LETTERS

SUBMITTED BY:
AKANSHA YADAV
BTECH(BIOTECH)
ROLL NO. 090108013
• What does condolence means?

• Sympathy with a person who has

experienced pain, grief, or
misfortune: paid a visit of condolence to
the grieving family. 
•What is condolence letter?
A condolence letter is a piece of correspondence
sent to someone to express condolences for a
death.

Condolence letters are classically sent to the lead

mourner, although they can also be sent to
the extended family and friends of the deceased.

A condolence letter differs from a condolence card

in length, with condolence letters being more
detailed and personalized .
• Why we write condolence letter?
A sympathy or condolence note can
be a great source of comfort to
someone who is grieving the loss of a
loved one. It’s a simple way of letting
that person know that they are in your
thoughts as they go through the
difficult process of grief and mourning.
Contents
Keep it brief.
Avoid euphemisms 
Mention the person name who died .
If you knew the loved one who died,
share a happy memory.
Enclose a picture or keepsake if you
have one.
Respect the uniqueness of this loss.
Avoid sharing accounts of your
own losses.
Know that it's better to be late in
writing a condolence letter than to
never send one at all .
Don't preach or offer spiritual
advice. 
Don't try to turn the death into
something positive
Format of condolence letter:
From:
……………………. (Name)
…………………….. (Address)
Phone: …………….
……………. (Date)
My …………………. (First Name),
Contents………………
Yours sincerely,
……………….
Example :
Vinay Mehta
26, gr kailash
New Delhi

5th november,2010

Dear John

I am deeply saddened to hear about the sudden demise of your grandfather.I

had the honor to know him and had the greatest respect for him.
I know it is a great loss for you in particular. I had spent some memorable
time playing chess with him and will truly miss him.
Please pass on my sincere condolences to your family members.
Sincere Condolences,
vinay