Express your heartfelt sympathies. Some example messages would be, please know I am thinking of you during this painful time."Please accept my condolences on the death of your ____. " "I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your _____." Writing a condolence message is an emotional task. Here's tips and examples of how to sign a sympathy card for coworkers, friends, and more. Hello, I'm Mason Jackson, president and CEO of Career Source Broward. How do you explain a death in the family to your boss?