Be concise in offering your sympathies and emotional support to the person. When you start the letter, you want to mention the name of the deceased and acknowledge their passing.Writing a condolence letter is hard. Keep the letter as brief and as short as possible. Acknowledge the loss, and if possible, share a positive memory or anecdote about the deceased. "I'm very saddened to hear of your loss. " "I am so sorry for your loss. We sympathize with their losses and have even traveled out of state for funerals. May your Mom rest in peace. Please accept my heartfelt condolences on his death, together with my promise of a continued remembrance of him at Holy Mass so that he will have eternal rest.