What do you write on a funeral ribbon or condolence card?

• Posted on 11 June 2025
• By Annelies
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After choosing a funeral arrangement, it is often difficult to decide what to write on a funeral ribbon or card. Words can quickly fall short in times of loss. Yet, a simple, sincere message can offer great comfort to the bereaved. In the blog, you will find examples of texts for a funeral ribbon or card, such as “Rest in peace,” “Forever in my heart,” or “Wishing you strength and courage.” The most important tip: write from your heart. Even a small gesture often says enough.

After selecting a suitable funeral arrangement, the next question often arises: What should I write on the funeral ribbon or card?
Just a few words, but words that need to say so much. And that’s exactly what makes it difficult.

You may also find yourself at a loss for words. What can or should you say in such an emotionally charged moment? I’m here to help with some suggestions and tips so you can offer something personal and comforting.

Tips for writing on a funeral ribbon or condolence card

Words often fall short in times of loss. Whether it’s a neighbor, friend, colleague, or distant acquaintance—it remains hard to find the right words. Yet even a small gesture, a single sentence, can mean a great deal to the bereaved.

Condolences are often expressed personally or via a card. Flowers are also frequently sent, precisely because they can convey so much without words. Still, you usually want to add something—something that shows you care.

What can you write?

Below are some examples of texts you can use on a funeral ribbon or card. They are simple but come straight from the heart. Feel free to use them as-is, adapt them, or use them as inspiration for your own words.

On the funeral ribbon:

- Rest in peace

- Goodbye, dear one

- You will be missed

- You will always live on in our memories

- Forever in my heart

- Thank you for everything

- Out of sight, but never out of mind

- We love you

On the card:

- Wishing you much strength in the silence that follows

- We are speechless... Where words fail, we want you to know you are in our thoughts

- Our condolences and wishing you strength

- Stronger than the loss is the memory that remains

- Beautiful words fall short. Tears speak louder

- Our sincere sympathy for the loss of [Name]

- There are no words for this. We wish you much strength in these difficult times

- Wishing you strength and courage

In conclusion

These words may seem simple, but they are appreciated in almost every situation. What you write doesn’t have to be grand or poetic. Write from your heart, because that is truly felt by others. And remember: even a small gesture can offer great comfort.

Have you ever written a message for a condolence card or ribbon? Then you probably know how valuable those words can be.

Having trouble finding the right words for a funeral ribbon or card? Feel free to contact us. We’re happy to provide personal tips and suggestions to help you choose a message that truly comes from the heart.

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