How to add a condolence message

Find a memorial and leave a sincere message of sympathy for the family and everyone remembering the person.

A condolence does not need to be long or perfectly phrased. A few honest words acknowledging the loss and the person who died can offer real comfort.

The condolence message form on a memorial page.
The message form also offers optional writing help and photograph uploads.
Time needed: About 3 minutes
  1. Find the memorial

    Search using the person’s name and open the correct memorial. Confirm the photograph and details before contributing.

  2. Open the condolence section

    Choose the option to leave a condolence message on the memorial page.

  3. Write your message

    Express your sympathy in your own voice. You might mention a quality you admired, a brief memory, or simply that you are thinking of the family.

  4. Add your name and details

    Use the name the family will recognise and provide any required contact details. Contact details are used for submission and moderation, not displayed as part of your message unless stated.

  5. Review and submit

    Read the message once more, make any changes, then submit it. Some memorials moderate contributions before they appear publicly.