InvitationsPrayer meeting and condolence gathering wording
When a family loses someone, they must still inform relatives and friends about the prayer meeting. This is not an invitation in the happy sense, so the words should be few, calm and exact. The wordings below can be used for a prayer meeting, rasam pagri, tehrvin, chautha, antim ardas or bhog. Change the relation and the name of the ceremony as your family needs.
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- Simple and formal
With deep sorrow we inform you of the passing of [Name]. The [Event] will be held on [Date] at [Time]. Place: [Venue] In grief: [Host]
- In loving memory
In loving memory of [Name]. Please join us for the [Event] to pray for the peace of the departed soul. Date: [Date] Time: [Time] Place: [Venue] [Host]
- Short, for WhatsApp
Sad news: [Name] has left us. The [Event] is on [Date], [Time], at [Venue]. [Host]
- शोक संदेश
अत्यंत दुख के साथ सूचित किया जाता है कि [Name] का स्वर्गवास हो गया है। उनकी आत्मा की शांति के लिए [Event] [Date] को [Time] बजे रखी गई है। स्थान: [Venue] शोकाकुल: [Host]
- श्रद्धांजलि सभा
हमारे पूज्य [Name] अब हमारे बीच नहीं रहे। श्रद्धांजलि सभा दिनांक: [Date] समय: [Time] स्थान: [Venue] शोकाकुल परिवार: [Host]
- ਅੰਤਿਮ ਅਰਦਾਸ
ਬੜੇ ਦੁੱਖ ਨਾਲ ਸੂਚਿਤ ਕੀਤਾ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ ਕਿ [Name] ਅਕਾਲ ਚਲਾਣਾ ਕਰ ਗਏ ਹਨ। ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਨਮਿਤ ਪਾਠ ਦਾ ਭੋਗ ਅਤੇ ਅੰਤਿਮ ਅਰਦਾਸ [Date] ਨੂੰ [Time] ਵਜੇ [Venue] ਵਿਖੇ ਹੋਵੇਗੀ। ਦੁਖੀ ਹਿਰਦੇ: [Host]
What to include
- Full name of the departed, with the form of respect the family uses.
- The name of the ceremony and its date, time and place.
- The family name or the names of the close family members.
- Nothing else. Decoration, long verses and personal details are not needed.
Tips
- Check the date, time and address with the priest, granthi or hall before sending. People travel at short notice for these gatherings.
- Use a plain white or light card with dark text. In the card maker, the Simple design is suitable.
- One family member should handle phone calls, so the closest relatives can rest.
Questions people ask
Is it all right to send this on WhatsApp?
Yes. Families today inform most people by phone message because time is short. Close relatives should still get a phone call.
What should I reply to such a message?
A short, sincere line is best: "Deeply sorry for your loss. We will be there." Avoid long forwarded messages and stickers.
Next step
Tap Make a card on any wording to turn it into a picture, or open the card maker and start from a blank design. Not sure when to send it? See when to send invitations and the special lines for gifts, dress code and seats.