Xmas message for recently bereaved, what to say?

[ginjenny]

My friend has recently lost a very close family member, I want to wish him a merry/happy Xmas but this wording seems wrong under the circumstances! Any ideas on how I should word something? Or say nothing? Although I really want to say something today!

Maybe. Thinking of you and sending much love this Christmas.

Wishing you a peaceful Christmas

I imagine it's not an easy Christmas for you this year, but I wanted to let you know that I'm thinking of you and your family and to wish you all the best.

We lost a family member at Christmas. We received cards obviously sent before it happened or by people who didn’t know saying merry Christmas etc…that was all fine,

It was lovely that people who did know still sent something, thinking of you, or a few words from people who knew us well.

thinking of you all today. Hope it's as peaceful as possible and send lots of love.

We're very recently bereaved. In tragic circumstances.
Sending you lots of love and you will be in my thoughts all day

Depending on how long ago. Dear x thinking of you today and at Christmas time Always remembering Y
much love xx

Dreadfully sorry tohear of your loss,You are in our thoughts today,Our kettle is always on,If you need anything please call,we re always here,I hope you find some peace today to sit and remember the fond memories of xxxx. that you shared,
Something along those lines maybe,,,rejigged and better words could be used but a basic idea,

Gosh, thank you all so much for the suggestions! I appreciate it! I just seemed to go blank on what was appropriate to say! A horrible time of the year to lose a loved one, but hopefully they will know that we are thinking of them today!