A Lit Candle and Black Ribbon for a Sympathy Message
A black background carries Sorrow and Sympathy in a white script above MESSAGE in large gold capitals. A gold edged oval holds a photo of a man in a clerical stole beside flowers and a casket. In Loving Memory of curves under the photo in white script, and the name and dates sit in gold. A lit candle wrapped in a black and gold ribbon sits at the lower left, beside a two part message and a gold signature.
Dark and Solemn
The card is 650 x 800 pixels. Black and gold with a candle feel solemn and respectful.
Photo and Message
The sample photo shows a funeral scene with a minister, not a portrait. Replace it with a portrait of the person. The message reads With profound sadness, we extend our heartfelt condolences, followed by a wish for comfort, signed Daniel Carter.
Personalising the Candle Card
- Replace the photo with a portrait.
- Type the name and dates.
- Edit the message.
- Sign your name.
- Share or print.
Using a Portrait Instead of a Funeral Scene
The sample photo shows a funeral scene with a minister beside a casket. For a personal condolence card, a portrait of the person who died feels warmer and more meaningful to the family.
The Candle and Black Ribbon
The lit candle stands for remembrance and the black ribbon for mourning. Together they give the card a solemn, respectful tone suited to formal condolences.
Deep Black in Print
Large black areas need good printing. A photo print service gives deep, even black and keeps the gold title bright.
Signing From a Group
Workplaces and families can sign together, such as From all of us at the clinic, so the family knows many people are thinking of them.
Adding a Verse for Faith Communities
For families of faith, a short verse beneath the message can bring comfort.
Sending to the Family First
Always send the card to the family privately before sharing it anywhere public.
Sending the Candle Card
Send it promptly.
Step by Step Editing of the Sorrow Message Black Candle Ribbon Design
- On the sorrow message black candle ribbon design, click the main headline and type your own words, keeping a similar length.
- Retype every name, date and contact line on the sorrow message black candle ribbon design, checking each against a trusted source.
- Search the sorrow message black candle ribbon design for the words Lorem and Company so that no placeholder remains.
- Click any logo or photo on the sorrow message black candle ribbon design, choose Replace Image and resize the new picture to fit.
- Zoom the sorrow message black candle ribbon design to full size and read each line aloud before you save it.
- Keep a clean master of the sorrow message black candle ribbon design without private details, so later versions start tidy.
A related layout is the healing thoughts card. Also worth a look: candle card. Next to try is the condolence wishes card. Find more designs next to the sorrow message black candle ribbon design in condolence templates.
