Funeral flowers card message - Dad

Gillby1

My father sadly passed away a few days ago, and his funeral in on Monday. I'm organising some flowers from myself and my sister, and i simply can't think what to write on the message card. Does anyone have any ideas? I'm still in a daze, and completely lacking in concentration.

Any thoughts welcome.

Thanks

Gills

kimnhol

Im really sorry for your loss, Writing the card is a private affair but perhaps you could thank him for the time you had together, maybe things in life he taught you and of how much he will be missed now he is no longer with you, I hope everthing goes ok

scoobydo_2

I would simply write what you would have said to him if he were still here and you were going on a long holiday or something .
That you love him , maybe thank him for he way he cared for you both and that he'll always be in your hearts and thoughts .. thatrs whatr I'd do anyway .

sorry for you loss by the way
x

Acc72

Please accept my condolences also - I know what it is like to lose a parent.

I would just write whatever feels most appropriate for you - please do not worry about what anybody else might / might not think (eg if you write something silly or something personal to you that others may not fully understand).

Also, whatever you write please do not dwell on it - please do not think later that you should or should not have written something.

Mics_chick

Were you close to your dad or was your relationship a little strained at times so that's why you're struggling to find the right words?

If so you can always put something to cover exactly how you feel on the card it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks cos it can just be a very general message that no-one but you and your sister can understand anyway.

I've had a difficult relationship with my dad (both too opinionated I think!) but I could still put something loving like...

"Dad we've had our ups and downs but we always came back together again. We never stopped loving each other and I will miss you loads.
From your loving daughter G"

I just wanted to give you an example and I hope this hasn't upset or offended you... it isn't meant that way...

I so sorry for your loss - I hope you find the right words for you
Cheers MC

andyrules

I'm sorry to hear this, even if expected the loss of a parent is a huge shock. When my dad died, I simply wrote that I would always love him. But I went to the florist and wrote the card myself, in my writing. This was some time ago and there was a tendency then for people to give their message to the florist who then produced the cards.

This is a very difficult and confusing time, but it WILL pass. Accept all offers of help whenever you can.

And ACC makes a good point about not dwelling on it.
xx

pavlovs_dog

just wanted to offer my conolences.

there really is no right or wrong thing to write on the cards, just write from the heart and it will be fine.

if you really feel at a loss, read the family notices section of your local newspaper - some of the comments in the in memorium section are very moving

Quackers

condolences from me too.

I know it seems odd but if you do a quick search on Google you'll find lots of 'quotes' etc that you could use if you cannot find what to write. When my Grandad died when I was 15 I did what Pavlos suggested and read through the notices in the local paper to find something that was suitable and relevant to me. I'll never forget what I wrote.

'A smile for all, a heart of gold, one of the best this world could hold.
Never selfish, always kind, what wonderful memories you left behind.'

pavlovs_dog

:kisses3: quackers that is beautiful

arnie&caseysma!

Sorry to hear of your loss ((((hugs))))

I have been fortunate not to lose a parent but my Nan left us a couple of years ago very suddenly. I was asked to write a card but my mind went blank (for days) and in the end I wrote something very short but very meaningful. Everynight before bed my Nan would give us a hug and say 'Goodnight God Bless' to each and every one of us.

It was only fitting that this was what I had to write on the card. A lovely person who is missed by all and I don't get to visit her as often as I would have liked.

Something simple but heartfelt is all that you need to write. Don't think about it too much, sometimes the most meaningful things you will ever say will have been written or said on the spur of the moment.

Take care.x

glenstan

I wrote on my fathers card, you always greeted me with a smile, you were always there to listen, to comfort and support. now you dad are gone I will always be your daughter .
Gilby 1 please accept my sincere condolences, to loose a parent is heartbreaking , may you find strength in knowing others are thinking of you.