Sympathy Messages for Loss of Father → Best RIP Messages

Dealing with the news of a death is not something one does every day. There is certain to be an amount of stress on how to communicate with the bereaved. When a friend, acquaintance or family member has lost a Father, it becomes even more difficult.

Sample Condolence Messages For Sympathy Card

I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your Father. What a fantastic person and what an exceptional life. I feel so blessed that I got to know him.
So sorry for your loss. Your Dad was the first one to offer help when he saw someone in need.
Your Father was a blessing and a light to all who knew him. We will be praying for your family.
Our most profound sympathy. A father is someone who can never be replaced. May he rest in peace.
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your Father. Lifting you up in prayer.
Your Father was an excellent man, and it seems that he has left us too soon. Please accept our condolences.
Your Father always bragged about how wonderful you were.
Your Father was one of the nicest people I knew, and I know he was a great dad too.
My condolences to you for the passing of your Father.
A Father may pass on, but his thoughts, hopes, and dreams live on in us. God bless your family.
Your Dad was always a joy to have around.
I have such great memories of your Dad. I’ll forever cherish those memories of fun times spent with him.
I’m going to miss your Dad. He was terrific to our family.
Your Dad was a great mentor to me, and I’m so sorry to hear of his passing.
I will always remember him as the hard-working and decent man that he was. My thoughts and prayers are with you.”
I hope it comforts you to know that your grief is shared by all of us who knew your Dad.
We just heard the news about your Dad and wanted to let you know how very sorry we are.
I am genuinely sorry to hear of your recent loss of your Dad.

Sympathy Messages for a Relative Who Lost Their Father

Your Dad is loved by the entire family and was a mentor to many of us. I hope you feel surrounded by much love.
What a fantastic person and what a remarkable life. I feel so lucky he was my uncle. Sharing in your sorrow as we treasure your Dad’s memory.
I loved your Dad; he was a great big brother to my Mom. Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs. I am so sorry for your loss.
With most heartfelt sympathy as we remember your Father. Please call me and we can talk.
I was saddened to hear that your Dad passed away. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Remembering your wonderful Dad and wishing you comfort. Let me know what I can do.
He left such a heartwarming legacy with our entire family, and I’ll miss him too. May he rest in peace.
Your Dad was a considerate and generous man. I thought his funeral service was a wonderful tribute to him and all he meant to our family. He will be missed.

Sympathy Messages for a Friend That Lost Their Dad

You took such good care of your Dad these last couple of years. He was lucky to have you—my condolences on the passing of your Father.
My heartfelt condolences.
I will miss your wonderful Father along with you and wish you comfort and peace during this challenging time. May he rest in peace!
Your Dad’s memory will live on forever. I’m so sorry for your loss.
I feel lucky I got to know your Father. You and your family are in my heart.
Your Dad was a great friend and mentored me and I’m so sorry to hear of his passing. We are sending love and prayers your way.
It was indeed a pleasure to work with your Father. He will be missed by many. You’re in my thoughts and prayers.
I’m so sorry to hear you lost your Dad. I’m grateful I had the chance to meet him. God rest her soul.

My Father Passed Away – Comforting Messages

Dad, thanks for providing our family with so much strength, comfort, and happiness.
God’s greatest gift came from God; I call him Dad!
Dad, you’re my hero. Thanks for everything.
Thank you for making growing up fun. I love you Dad
Dad, All of the lessons you’ve taught me over the years have added up to the wonderful life I’m living today.
My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me.
No matter where I am, your spirit will be beside me. For I know that no matter what, you will always be with me.
You will always be in my heart… because in there you’re still alive.
Not a day goes by that I don’t think about you. I wish I still had your wisdom to guide me through my everyday,
You may not be with me anymore, but my love for you will never die. I miss you, Dad.

Face-To-Face Condolences at The Funeral

Your Dad was a wonderful man – He loved you and your Mom. May God give him eternal peace.
Please accept my deepest sympathies with the passing of your father. May God’s love and mercy strengthen you and your family.
No words can ever express how saddened we are by your Dad’s passing. We loved him so much!
Your father was a pillar of strength to me and I don’t know what I’ll do without him, but I’m comforted that he is in heaven.
Please accept my Condolences. Your Dad’s caring nature and warm spirit will live on in you always. He was a wonderful coworker; everyone will miss him.
Your father was one of the finest men I knew and I know he was a great dad. You have my deepest sympathy for your loss.
Sorry for the loss of your father. May you still see his smile and remember the wonderful life he created for your family.
I hope you can find solace that your Dad’s suffering has ended, and he has returned home to God.
As we remember your incredible Dad, we look back on a life well-lived. Even in your sorrow, take comfort that he is at home in Heaven with your Mom.

Rest In Peace Father Messages

Your father will be missed and he will never be forgotten. May his soul rest in peace!

Someday we will meet again. Of that, I’m sure. Rest In Peace.

I am deeply saddened by the death of your father. May His Soul Rest In Peace.

Dad your memory will never disappear. Rest in peace.

Dad left many beautiful memories that will never fade from my heart. May He Rest in Peace!

Those who walk uprightly enter into peace; they find rest as they lie in death. – Isaiah

May God Bless Our Father’s Soul. Rest In Peace – We Love You.

Rest in peace, Dad. You were loved by so many of us!

Dad, I’m so lost without you. May your beautiful soul rest in peace. I Love You.

Our Dad was an exceptional man. I can’t believe he’s no longer here with us. May his departed soul rest in peace.

Please accept my deepest sympathy for your father’s death! May he rest in peace.

Sympathy Prayer for The Death of a Father

1 – As long as we live, they too will live; for they are now are part of us; as we remember them.

2 – My son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline, and do not resent his rebuke, because the Lord disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in. – Proverbs 3:11-12

3 – Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

4 – Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. – Matthew 11:28-30

5 – I thank You for taking care of my father during their life on Earth. I thank You for giving them the opportunity to bring me into this world and I likewise thank You for the opportunity to have this prayer. I rejoice over the life that he/she led while alive and for the good deeds he/she accomplished. Lord God, I thusly pray for the soul of my deceased mother/father and that You take care of him on his way to Your holy Kingdom. I thank you for listening to my prayers oh Lord, Amen.

6 – Not long enough to walk with this man/who has taught me to be the person I am.

7 – Heavenly Father bless my Dad and have mercy on his eternal soul; forgive his trespasses; grant him peace for he was a faithful man who loved his fellow man; bless his departed soul and welcome him into the joy of everlasting brightness in heaven; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

Sympathy Quotes to Honor a Beloved Father Who Passed Away

We feel these are perfect for including in a Sympathy Note, Email, or Text Message.

Dad, your guiding hand on my shoulder will remain with me forever.

Say not in grief ‘he is no more,’ but in thankfulness that he was. – Hebrew Proverb

A father is neither an anchor to hold us back nor a sail to take us there, but a guiding light whose love shows us the way.

The heart of a father is the masterpiece of nature. — Antoine François Prévost

When a father gives to his son, both laugh. When a son gives to his father, both cry. – William Shakespeare

Loss of father quote - A father is someone you look, no matter how tall you grow.

A father is someone you look up to, no matter how tall you grow.

Sometimes the poorest man leaves his children the richest inheritance. — Ruth E. Renkel

If I had a single flower for every time I think about you, I could walk forever in my garden. – Claudia Adrienne Grandi

There are special people in our lives who never leave us — even after they are gone. D. Morgan

Additional short condolence messages, perfect for a quick text message. Use them as a fast way to tell someone how sorry you are that they have lost their Father:

May your father rest in peace. My deepest condolences.
I’m so sorry to hear about your Dad’s death. God Bless your family.
Your father was one of the kindest people I’ve ever met, and I was lucky to get to know him.
I’ll miss your Dad; he was special. May he Rest In Peace.
I looked up to your Dad and was deeply saddened to hear about his death.
I’ll always have great memories of him. I’m so sorry for your loss.

Composing Loss of Father Sympathy Card – 3 Easy Steps

It’s hard to express how you feel when a friend’s father passes and coming up with the right words can feel overwhelming. The following

1 – Acknowledge their loss:
“I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. He was such an amazing woman and I know how much she meant to you.

2 – Include a memory you had with him (if possible):
“I will always remember our football games and how proud your Father was of you and the team.

3 – Extend your sympathy:
I’m thinking of you at this very difficult time and send my sincere sympathy. May your Dad Rest In Peace!

How To Comfort a Friend Who Lost Their Father

Comforting a friend who has lost a Father is probably one of the most difficult things you will need to do. Very few of us are experienced in dealing with death on a daily basis and it can be stressful. Coming up with the right words can feel overwhelming.

The first thing to know is that your friend is in pain, grieving and needs any help they can get. They will not judge you, nor criticize what you do. Any small measure of support will be appreciated, even if they do not show their feelings at this time.

1 – Attend the funeral or memorial service

Being at the funeral or memorial service is the first step in showing that you care. Try at all costs to attend the ceremony. Offer your condolences and then step back and allow the process to take place. If possible, make contact with the family spokesperson and let him know that you will be available for any help needed in the weeks to come.

2 – Be a good listener

Very often, you don’t need to say much. Let your friend know that you are there to listen. Let them talk and express their feelings. Don’t be judgemental or critical. Allow them time to work through the grief. If they don’t want to talk, try not to force the issue by calling and being rejected. Simply tell them that they can call you whenever they are ready.

Grieving people will go through a range of emotions from anger to denial and sadness. Don’t take it personally; understand that this is normal and give your friend space to work through these emotions.

The grieving person often wants to talk about how their Father died. For many of us, this is probably a conversation we would rather not have. Be prepared to listen and try not to become emotional if possible.

3 – Help with family matters

After a death in a family, there are many admin and day-to-day issues that need to be dealt with. If you have the time and are able to help it will be much appreciated. You can offer to make phone calls to landlords, colleagues, business clients, insurance companies and financial institutions. You can help with simple errands like organizing meals, doing the shopping or cleaning around the house. Looking after pets will be appreciated in the days to follow.

If you cannot be there in person, you can arrange to have groceries or essential supplies delivered. This will take the burden off day-to-day living, knowing that these items are taken care of without the need for them to worry.

Keeping younger children occupied or taking them out for a while will be much appreciated and allow some time for the bereaved to be alone.

4 – Talk about great memories

If your friend is willing to talk, offering wonderful stories about their Father will be a great comfort. You can reminisce on memories you have about their Dad and on special times and experiences you shared. Try to find funny and uplifting stories that will lighten the mood.

5 – Be around long after the death

Offering a presence at the time of a death is greatly welcome. But life goes on, people move on and your friend’s grief will fade in your mind. Remember that your friend will continue to have bad days for many months and even years. Occasions like Dad’s birthday, Father’s Day, Christmas, anniversaries and other celebratory days will be extremely hard. Let them know that you are still there for them, long after the death. Call or visit, send a card and tell them that you are thinking about them on this special day.

6- Make a wonderful gift

If you are a creative person, why not make a fabulous scrapbook of their Father? Include family photos and anecdotes to create a memento that they will cherish in the years to come. If you are not up to this, simply frame a photo of their Father, add some lovely words and offer as an equally wonderful and lasting gift.