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What is the proper etiquette of sending a sympathy card to a family member?
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∙ 14y ago
The correct etiquette for sympathy thank yous (for flowers or just cards of sympathy) is to send cards back to the people who gave you either flowers or a card and add a little note at the bottom of the verse saying you appreciate their support in your time of need. However, it's not always necessary and at a later date when the person is over their grieving they can thank the persons by phone.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 14y agoIf a wife/husband/daughter/son or any other of that person's family has passed away try to buy a card that says: (Example: Sympathy for the loss of your mother) with a nice verse inside. Then sign it and if you know the person well and intend on keeping your promise should you be asked add: 'If you need anything please just telephone me as I'm here for you. You can sign it 'With love or love' and sign your name. Then mail it to the family member. In a couple of weeks you could follow up on the family by giving them a telephone call just to see how they are coping.
If you have a nice story to share about the deceased or a pleasant comment ("Aunt Nancy's smile could really light up a room", "I'll never forget when your dad was teaching me to drive and I got the car stuck in a snowbank", "Whenever I smell honeysuckle I think of Nana") by all means write it inside the card. The personal comments are the best thing about the sympathy cards.
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