If you find it difficult to say something in person, it may be easier to provide consolation by means of a sympathy card, an e - mail, a text message, or a letter.
وَقَدْ تَكْتُبُ فِيهَا آيَاتٍ مُعَزِّيَةً ،‏ تَذْكُرُ بَعْضَ مَحَاسِنِ ٱلْفَقِيدِ ،‏ أَوْ تَرْوِي ذِكْرَى عَزِيزَةً حَصَلَتْ مَعَهُ .‏