Missing My Best Friend Who Died Quotes

We do not get to choose the family we are born in when we come into this world. But our friends are the family that we get to choose and cherish. And honestly, it is one of the most beautiful decisions we can make in life. 

With friends, we make the best of our memories. As the saying goes, ‘a friend in need is a friend indeed.’ Good friends go to distance to make things work and stand by each other’s side when the going gets tough. But what happens when a friend passes away? The grief and pain is surely unimaginable. Only the person who has lost a friend can understand the emotional turmoil that one goes through after the demise of a friend. 

Due to the overwhelming emotions, we often find ourselves in the abyss of loneliness and at loss for words. Well, we have got you covered with the best quotes about the loss of a friend and how you can use them in emotional situations. 

What to say when a friend passes away?

When attending a friend’s funeral or memorial service, comforting and sympathetic words can make a huge difference. Just like yourself, the family members and other friends are grieving too. That’s why, when a friend passes away, showing empathy and sharing heartfelt words can help lessen the pain and suffering. 

What is a beautiful grieving quote for a loss of a friend?

Here are some beautiful grieving quotes to use when you find yourself in a situation involving the loss of a friend. 

1. “The comfort of having a friend may be taken away, but not that of having had one.” –Seneca, Roman Philosopher

2. You cannot stop loving your friend because he’s dead, especially if he was better than anyone alive, you know?” – J. D. Salinger, Author

3. “There are no goodbyes for us. Wherever you are, you will always be in my heart.” – Mahatma Gandhi

4. “Death is not extinguishing the light; it is putting out the lamp because dawn has come.” – Rabindranath Tagore

5. “He who has gone, so we but cherish his memory, abides with us, more potent, nay, more present than the living man.” – Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

6. “To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.” – Thomas Campbell

7. “There is no friend like an old friend who has shared our morning days, no greeting like his welcome, no homage like his praise.” – Oliver Wendell Holmes

8. “A friend is someone who knows all about you and still loves you.” – Elbert Hubbard

9. ” Perhaps they are not stars, but openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.” – The Little Prince, by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

10. “Every man’s life ends the same way. It is only the details of how he lived and how he died that distinguish one man from another.” – Ernest Hemingway

11. “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.” – Mark Twain

12. “No matter how much suffering you went through, you never wanted to let go of those memories.” – Haruki Murakami

13. “The best and most beautiful things in this world cannot be seen or even heard, but must be felt with the heart.” – A perfect quote by Helen Keller to summarize the bond of friendship.”

14. “We have known each other since time everlasting. You were a friend before life began. We shall know one another again in heaven.”

15. “Nobody ever gets over losses like that. It’s just part of your broken heart forever.” – Cheryl Strayed

16. “The pain I feel now is the happiness I had before. That’s the way life is.” – Hugh Laurie

17. “Death is only a horizon. And a horizon is nothing save the limit of our sight.” – Richard Dehmel

18. “A good friend can never truly be lost. Their energy lives on in the hearts and minds of those who loved them.”

19. “Dear friends are those who know our hearts and ideas and still choose to be our friends. Even after they have passed on to the next life, I can still sense them motivating me to be my best.”

20. “Friendship is a link that does not deteriorate in death, but rather strengthens for those who remember.”

Quotes About a Loss of a Friend Too Soon

21. “Let us weep for the relationships we shared and those we didn’t get a chance to establish since you left us too soon, my buddy.”

22. “Friends who have passed on to the next life await us every time we close our eyes. Each dream and recollection in which we re-encounter is magical to me.”

23. “A buddy stolen from us far too soon is a tragedy. Everyone who knew and loved him is affected by the loss of a friend. We shall always remember him and honor his legacy.”

24. “I am a better person by knowing you, loving you, and meeting you. May you be as blessed in the next life as I was in this one by knowing you, my friend.”

25. “Friendship survives death. Memories made will never be forgotten, and they left an indelible imprint on those left behind. Everyone improved as a result of having such a fantastic friend.”

26. “The best of friends understand that they were loved for who they were in life and that they will be remembered for their heart in death.”

How to deal with the pain of losing a friend?

Losing a friend can be a very challenging situation for us. The best way to cope with the grief and pain of losing a friend is to take your time and process things your way. Surrounding yourself with supportive people helps too. Try to engage yourself in activities that your late friend loved as it can provide comfort.

At the end of the day, it shall not be forgotten that cherishing the memories and time you spent with your friend is one of the best ways to honor their memory. Just remember the lines from the famous song Leave Out All The Rest by Linkin Park said, “And don’t resent me, And when you’re feeling empty, Keep me in your memory, Leave out all the rest.”