From Book Review of the Art of Condolence, seven components for a letter of condolence.

Condolence to bereaved at Christmas. Condolence letter sample.

Express your regret over the death but avoid going into the details of the illness or tragedy, its consequences, or how you heard of the incident.

Sample condolence letter.

Suggestions on how to write a condolence letter, one that will be less painful for you to write, one that will be greatly appreciated.