English-German translations for book of condolence

• Kondolenzbuch
  Wir werden dieses Kondolenzbuch im Rahmen eines Gedenkgottesdienstes, der am 29. Januar im Dom von Derby stattfinden wird, seiner Familie überreichen. We will be presenting this book of condolence to his family at his memorial service, which will take place at Derby Cathedral on 29 January.
  Meine Delegation hat am Eingang zu diesem Saal ein Kondolenzbuch ausgelegt, und wir hoffen, dass sich Kollegen aus allen Fraktionen dort eintragen und damit unseres Freundes gedenken werden. My delegation has placed at the entrance to the Chamber a book of condolence, in which we hope colleagues throughout Parliament will feel free to put their memories of Phillip.
  Ferner möchte ich Ihnen sagen, dass ich natürlich den Vorschlag, ein Kondolenzbuch für unsere Kollegen im amerikanischen Kongress auszulegen, gut heiße. I should also like to say that I naturally take a very positive view of the suggestion made to me to establish a book of condolence addressed to our colleagues in the American Congress.

Definition of book of condolence

• A book, containing blank pages, in which people may sign their name and write a short message as a symbol of sympathy; often in response to a high-profile death or series of deaths

Related words

• book of condolences
• book of complaints
• coffee table book