HannahI am so deeply sorry for the loss of that childyour lossyou lost her, too. In the opening sentences, acknowledge the pain and loss of the bereaved.Be sincere and express your feelings of sympathy. Keep the letter as brief and as short as possible. An end of life letter is a letter you write to a loved one when you know you are close to death. We're taking liberties here with the strict definition. Express your feelings of grief, dismay, loss. • Offer sympathy, thoughts, prayers, good wishes. Do remember death anniversaries and the birthday of the person who died. We share our sadness, joy, laughter, and memories.