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Written by Emily Cross.
17 minute read
We’ve always believed that a few well-chosen words have the power to reshape how you think about even the most upsetting, emotionally challenging situation. Losing a close friend can be as painful as losing family. It may hit you in ways that are hard to comprehend, but there are ways forward that can help you to heal.
In our role as a provider of direct cremation services, on a daily basis, we talk to people who are trying to process grief and death. We appreciate the emotional toll, the sense of uncertainty, and even the feelings of helplessness that may start coming to the surface at such a time. We also know from experience that finding something to anchor yourself to may make all the difference when you want to feel connected to the world around you.
By creating this guide to loss quotes, we hope that we can provide you with something to hold onto at a time when so much else in life may feel like it is in a state of constant flux. Working through it at your own pace may help you feel connected, balanced, and supported in a way that speaks to what you are experiencing on the inside.
Key takeaways:
As a family-run funeral provider, we make it a priority to help you find new ways of paying a fitting tribute to someone you love. The death of a dear friend may often feel like the death of a relative, leaving you open to many raw emotions that can feel overwhelming at times. Finding a quote that helps you remember them may give you something to hold onto at this time.
A quote that takes the form of short, thoughtful, and heartfelt words offers a sense of connection and a validation of your feelings and emotions. The simple realisation of knowing that the person who created the quote understands what you are going through right now may be deeply moving or intensely reassuring. While a quote will not make the emotional pain go away, it may help you feel validated at a time when you don’t want your feelings to be dismissed or minimised.
A quote’s emotional tone and sincerity often shape how you choose it for a funeral or memorial service or inclusion within a card or letter. The act of choosing a quote with these things in mind may also help you to start processing the nature of your loss by giving you the time and space you need to reflect. Taking your time and looking for something that resonates with you on an emotional level may help you set the tone and take a vital step on your personal healing journey.
When we sit and think about all of the different symbols of grief it’s all too easy to think of the grand gestures and beautiful objects and items, but words have a unique ability to provide comfort, too. A quote, while it can of course be displayed prominently, is more about the lasting nature of the words themselves and how they make you feel.
Some who are grieving the death of a friend find that language can express what grief often silences — it gives them back some semblance of their voice at a time when they may not know what to do with it. The key point here is that by knowing someone from a different generation or another walk of life understands how you are feeling, you can get a sense of balance and perspective back into your life.
One of the most important things to realise about the quotes we will present in this guide is that they acknowledge pain while offering comfort. The aim here is not to dwell on negative emotions, nor is it to ignore them in the hope that everything will suddenly get better. Our aim is to provide perspective, comfort, and a sense of emotional balance that, in our experience, may prove helpful to you at this time.
Quotes that allow you to feel like you can start talking about death and dying may help you to open up in a way that feels both well-timed and emotionally appropriate. This is not about pushing yourself to do something you are uncomfortable with — we only want to show you that the right quote may allow you to take the next step on your healing journey.
Creating a moment in time that you feel you can bring yourself back to when you are struggling emotionally is something that a heartfelt quotation can do. It’s about finding new ways to sit with your feelings and process them without feeling like you have to dismiss them. Here are some examples we have curated that we hope you may find useful:
Taking your time to consider each of the above, and perhaps using them as a starting point for your wider search, may help you to find a quote that you feel a deep sense of connection with.
Knowing how to deal with grief is something that many people find more approachable when they have words that feel right by their side. With this in mind, you may wish to take a moment to sit and reflect on some of the following:
You may have noticed the clarity and sincerity in expression that each of these quotes provides. They are there to be used in any way you see fit and they are designed to talk to you in a way that allows you to move forward without minimising how you feel. This is important with any death but becomes even more so when you are trying to process the unique grief of sudden loss. You deserve to have the time and space to work through this and finding words that describe what you are going through is one step that may help you.
One of the things that you may be asked to do by the next of kin is contribute to or deliver the eulogy. While we have a eulogy template that may help in some respects, figuring out the precise choice of wording may still feel overwhelming. This is perfectly understandable and something we want to help you with in the following section.
Some quote funeral poems, others choose to quote the person who has died, and then there are others who look for inspiration in unexpected places. The key point here is that all approaches are equally valid and that by considering different points of view, you may be able to find that you can process your grief in a new way. Here are some suggestions that may help:
Short, empathetic lines can be used to conclude the eulogy, add a personal touch to a card or letter, or even form the basis of a text message that shows someone you care about that they are still in your thoughts. While you are understandably wrestling with a complex series of emotions right now, trying to write with a warm, personal tone may help you achieve a greater sense of emotional clarity.
Close family members who have been unexpectedly forced to begin remembering a loved one may sometimes require a different approach and tone than friends. As one of the person’s closest friends, you may have seen a side of them that their family or partner didn’t. It’s perfectly natural to acknowledge this.
If you feel able to communicate with the next of kin at this difficult time, you may find that one of the following quotes helps you open up somewhat:
Taking a moment to consider how your words will be thought about and received by the close family may help you to make a choice that you feel comfortable with. Running your ideas past someone you trust may also help you at this point.
A quote has the power to convey a mood or sentiment in a single line that everyone who hears it can then take away with them for a lifetime. The beauty of using a quote during a memorial, or as part of a tribute, is that it can be used to sum up what your friend meant to you in a truly moving, memorable way.
Many people choose to use quotes in speeches, cards, and on social media in the weeks and months after their friend has died. A quote is so much more than a single line or snippet of information. t’s an insight into what your friend meant to you, how they lived their life, and the legacy they have now left behind. Here are some powerful examples that may resonate with you emotionally:
Considering the continuing presence of memory and connection that extends long after your friend has died may also help give you something to hold onto. At a time when the status quo may feel like it has been turned upside down forever, knowing that you will still have your memories, thoughts, and feelings may provide a real sense of reassurance.
You don’t have to feel constrained by existing quotes if you don’t want to be, especially if you are someone who finds that expressing yourself in written form helps with the grieving process. More and more people now choose to write personal tributes if no quote feels quite right to them, and doing so can be a vital step on their healing journey.
An approach that uses choices of words that are warm, sincere, and brief may help you set the right tone here and get you moving in a way that builds your confidence. Yes, you want to make sure that everything is perfect for your friend’s memory, but make sure to be kind to yourself throughout the creative process. Personal words can take time to come to you, and there is nothing wrong with sitting and thinking about several different options.
Even if you don’t find a phrase or quote that resonates with you, you may find that there are different ways of thinking and fresh perspectives that allow you to see things differently. Here are some examples that you may find helpful:
Many great thinkers have captured the emotional and philosophical sides of grief in timeless ways. They are powerful resources if you feel a connection with them and they may help you to see things in a new light so that you can process how you feel and heal on a deeper level.
A quote has the power to express how you feel and tell others what a beloved friend meant to you in just a single line. Many people find that the shorter the better, especially in terms of the level of emotional impact and clarity that can be achieved.
Posting on social media is something that is becoming increasingly common when remembering a friend and image quotes are one of the most popular ways to do it. Here are some suggestions that may help you to begin your search in a way that you feel comfortable with:
While there is no limit on the length, you may find that focusing on clarity, brevity, and universal sentiment helps you to find the right words. A little thought and personal reflection before posting your draft may also help you provide the finishing touches that accurately convey how you feel.
Cards and personal messages are typically characterised by the warmth, simplicity, and sincerity of the words that are used. You may find a few of the following short condolence messages for sympathy cards options helpful:
Some cards will have quotes and messages already printed inside while others are left blank so that you can add your own choice of words. Finding an approach that feels right to you and that you feel comfortable with is often about taking time to reflect on what you wish to say.
The emotional intensity and long-term grief involved with losing your best friend is something that may feel like it is hard to accept. You may find that one of the following quotes helps you to sit with how you feel and gradually begin to process it:
Expressions of pain, loyalty, and lasting connection in this form may help you to share how you are feeling in a way that allows you to open up on some level.
You may also find that searching for inspirational quotes that encourage healing can help:
The power of language to support emotional recovery and reflection is something that is all too easy to overlook at times, especially when a key member of your support network has died.
If you prefer to quote a text that has a religious meaning or that focuses on concepts such as the afterlife, heaven, and spiritual peace, you may find the following suggestions helpful:
Combining the eternal bonds you may have with a religious text and a sense of divine remembrance that reflecting on the words provides may help you heal on a deeper level.
Using religion to support you through the five stages of grief is something that you may find deeply moving if you are someone of faith. The sense of togetherness and permanence that being part of a religious community provides may help you to work through the many complex, intense emotions that you are understandably feeling right now.
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The quote that is ‘best’ is simply the one that feels right and allows you to feel like you are connected with your friend. Taking time to sit and reflect on how you feel may help you find something that talks to you in a way that you feel comfortable with.
Yes, many people who are mourning the death of a friend find that a quote gives them something to hold onto and to sit and reflect on. Knowing that someone else from a different walk of life or time felt what you feel now may help you to feel connected with the world around you.
Finding a turn of phrase that allows you to feel like you are talking to your friend or that they are with you in some capacity may help you to find the right approach. Knowing that you are thinking about them and taking your time to choose words that feel natural may help you to honour their memory in a way you feel comfortable with. You could choose one of the options in this guide or you could take some of them as starting points and write your own.
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