What to put in Christmas Card to bereaved parents?

I am not sure that pussy footing around the subject will help.

Just tell them that you know how difficult this Christmas will be, after the death of their daughter( use her name) this last summer, but that you will be thinking/praying (if you do that) for them.

I have just been notified of the death of the wife of someone I have worked with on a committee for some years.I knew both of them and must write a letter this evening before I go away tomorrow.

Say whatever comes naturally to you personally. You need to express you. No one else.

What do you think of "thinking of you at what is going to be a tough time for you both and Mary (other daughter)?

I know that my brother always hates this time of year as he has lost his wife and ha every little family. So I keep it short but meaningful.

“Thinking of you this Christmas, with love” ?''

“You’re in my thoughts very much at this time of year”?

Yes, it’s difficult knowing what to say, isn’t it?

I would just say along the lines of “ thinking of you at this time of the year. Sending love and heartfelt wishes.”