Funeral Ribbon Wording Examples in Vietnamese and English
Whether you are sending from Vietnam or overseas, the right funeral ribbon wording shows respect for the bereaved family and fulfils your cultural obligation. This guide provides ready-to-use examples in Vietnamese and English, organised by relationship type.
SYMPATHY
Key Vietnamese Funeral Ribbon Phrases
- Kính viếng — Respectful condolences (most common, always appropriate)
- Thành kính phân ưu — Sincere condolences (formal, preferred by organisations)
- Vô cùng thương tiếc — With boundless sorrow (most emotional, for close family)
- Kính phân ưu — With deepest sympathy (versatile)
- Nguyện cầu hồn — Praying for the soul (Catholic funerals)
Examples from Individuals
Kính viếng / Nguyễn Văn An
Kính phân ưu / Lê Thị Hương
With sincere condolences / David Nguyen
With deepest sympathy / Michael Tran — Melbourne, Australia
Examples from Families
Thành kính phân ưu / Gia đình Trần Văn Hùng
Vô cùng thương tiếc / Gia đình Phạm Thị Lan
With deepest sympathy / The Nguyen Family — San Jose, USA
With sincere condolences / The Le Family — Sydney, Australia
Thành kính phân ưu / The Pham Family — Toronto, Canada
Sympathy Basket
Examples from Companies and Organisations
Thành kính phân ưu / Công ty TNHH ABC Việt Nam
Thành kính phân ưu / Ban Giám Đốc và toàn thể cán bộ nhân viên Công ty ABC
With sincere condolences / ABC Company Vietnam
With deepest sympathy / The Management and Staff of XYZ Corporation
Examples for Catholic Funerals
Nguyện cầu hồn / Gia đình Nguyễn Văn Bình
Praying for the soul of the departed / The Tran Family — London, UK
Examples for Overseas Senders
With deepest sympathy / John Nguyen — Houston, Texas, USA
With sincere condolences / The Vo Family — Melbourne, Australia
With heartfelt condolences / The Pham Family — Vancouver, Canada
With our deepest sympathy / The Le Family — London, United Kingdom
Condolence Flowers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most commonly used phrase on Vietnamese funeral ribbons?
Kính viếng is the most common. Thành kính phân ưu is preferred for formal senders.
Can I write the funeral ribbon in English?
Yes. English is widely understood in Vietnamese cities and is entirely acceptable for overseas senders.
Should I include my location on the ribbon if I am overseas?
Optional but recommended — it tells the family you made the effort from abroad.
What should a company write on a Vietnamese funeral ribbon?
Use Thành kính phân ưu followed by the full company name.
Can SaigonFlowers write the ribbon for me?
Yes. We prepare ribbons in Vietnamese and English for all stand and wreath orders.
How long should the ribbon text be?
Brief — a short condolence phrase and your name. Never long paragraphs.
Related Reading
- Sympathy Flowers in Vietnam: A Complete Guide
- What to Write on a Funeral Ribbon in Vietnamese
- How to Address a Funeral Ribbon from Overseas
- Funeral Ribbon Wording for Family Members
- Funeral Ribbon Wording from a Company or Organisation
We Will Write the Ribbon for You
SaigonFlowers has been preparing funeral ribbons for overseas customers since 2001. Place your order and tell us your wording — we will prepare it correctly.
