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Quotes about loss of a loved one: finding reliable comfort in words

Quotes about loss of a loved one: finding reliable comfort in words

The loss of a loved one is one of the most profound experiences anyone can endure. During times of grief, words often provide solace, inspiration, and a way to navigate through the pain. Below is a comprehensive collection of quotes about the loss of a loved one categorised to help you find the words that resonate most with your emotions and needs.

Inspirational quotes about the loss of a loved one

Inspirational quotes about the loss of a loved one can remind us that while grief is heavy, hope and healing are possible.

“What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes a part of us.”

"Grief is the price we pay for love."

“Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it.”

“Tears shed for another person are not a sign of weakness. They are a sign of a pure heart.”

Comforting quotes for the loss of a loved one

These quotes offer words of comfort to help you find peace amidst your pain.

“When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.”

“The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not ‘get over’ the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it.”

“Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near; still loved, still missed, and very dear.”

“The pain of grief is just as much part of life as the joy of love; it is perhaps the price we pay for love.”

Short and sweet memorial quotes

Sometimes, a few words can carry the weight of an entire emotion.

“Forever in our hearts.”

“Gone but never forgotten.”

“Your memory is my keepsake.”

“In the hearts of those who loved you, you will always be there.”

Quotes about remembering a loved one

These quotes emphasise the importance of cherishing memories of the departed.

“To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.”

“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.”

“No one is actually dead until the ripples they cause in the world die away.”

“Our dead are never dead to us until we have forgotten them.”

Quotes about never getting over grief

For those who feel like the pain never goes away, these words validate that feeling.

“You don’t move on from grief; you move forward with it.”

“Grief changes shape, but it never ends.”

“Grief is not a sign of weakness, nor a lack of faith. It is the price of love.”

“There is no grief like the grief that does not speak.”

Beautiful quotes about the loss of a loved ones

These poetic and philosophical quotes offer perspectives on death.

“Death ends a life, not a relationship.”

“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.”

Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down to let us know they are happy.”

“The song is ended, but the melody lingers on.”

How to caption a loved one who died

Whether for social media or a memorial, these short captions can express your feelings.

“Forever missed, forever loved.”

“In loving memory of a beautiful soul.”

“You may be gone from my sight, but you are never gone from my heart.”

“Rest in peace, my dear friend.”

Best quotes for saying goodbye

These quotes can help articulate the emotions of saying farewell.

“Goodbyes are not forever, are not the end; it simply means I’ll miss you until we meet again.”

“Saying goodbye doesn’t mean anything. It’s the time we spent together that matters.”

“Only in the agony of parting do we look into the depths of love.”

“Until we meet again, may god hold you in the palm of his hand.”

By sharing these quotes and insights about the loss of a loved one, we hope this page offers you comfort, healing, and a sense of peace during this difficult time. Remember, grief is a journey unique to everyone, and finding the right words can often be the first step toward healing.

You don’t have to carry this weight alone. Our caring volunteers at Griefline are here to listen. Call 1300 845 745 to speak with someone who understands or join the online forums for discussion.

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