When attending a funeral, how much money whould you give as a gift to the grieving family?

Answer 1

A gift of money would not normally be appropriate at a funeral, unless:
- A poor family is taking donations to help pay for the funeral
- A parent has died and donations are being accepted for the children's college funds which are now be in jeopardy

With love in Christ.

Answer 2

This is a new one on me. Just when I thought I have seen it all.....

But, giving money is not common. Perhaps, all of you have a good reason. They are poor and can't afford? No money? You all want to pitch in to help? Then, hey, this is a nice gesture on your part. But, of all the funerals I have attended, I never did. Flowers were appropriate.

If you must or want to give money, first determine how many of you want to do that. Funeral cost can vary, anywhere from $5K to $20K - depending on how deeply you/they want to show your/their love for the departed. So, take off 50% of the funeral expense. Divide the rest by the number of people who want to pitch in. Why 50%? That's because you do not want to bear the entire cost do you?

Or, do you want to - I do not know. If yes, go 100%.

What you are doing is very nice and considerate. But like I said - it is not that common to give money at the funeral.

How do you give it? discreetly. very secretively. Put it all in an envelope (pass it around - others need not know how much each is actually putting in) and give it to the grieving party.

If the grievers can afford, no money should be given. Flowers will do.

Answer 3

The amount depends on what you can afford, the situation of the family, etc. What would you have spent on flowers? Some people don't need money but prefer a donation made in the person's name to a charity of choice. Were you close to the person and the family or is this a casual acquaintance? Follow your heart and your purse strings and whatever you do will usually do right.

Answer 4

I have never been to a funeral where it was required that you gave money. If you wish to give to the grieving family, I would say put something in a nice card and give from your heart.

Answer 5

nicely, i visit only assume that your mom changed into no longer on your existence for you no longer to attend her funeral or perhaps your no longer some thing yet a TROLL attempting to make people disillusioned with your question. I recommend you retain your $20.00 whats the point of sending a "present" She changed into under no circumstances on your existence, under no circumstances helped to develop you, under no circumstances did some thing for you as your mom. i wager possibly you've been an coincidence and thats why she needed no longer some thing to do with you. yet you may want to not choose her a minimum of she did no longer have an abortion. She is lengthy gone now and could be judged by using a better authority. so again keep your $20 greenbacks and keep them for even as your daughter faster or later makes a decision to attend a Ballroom Gala in Saint Croix on your Funeral.

Answer 6

I wouldn't give cash as a gift, but if you know any charities the family is involved in, you can make a donation in the deceaseds name and the charity will send a card to the family telling them who made the donation and how much it was. Normally, a $25.00 donation is acceptable unless you are very close to the family in which case you would want to make it somewhat more.

Answer 7

I would say none. Don't bring a money gift to the funeral. If you'd like to donate money, drop a check by their house. Or if they go to church, approach their pastor on it. But trust me, go to the funeral to say goodbye to the dead, not to focus on the finances of the living.

Answer 8

I wouldn't give money, maybe a card with something thoughtful written inside? Most of the time, they just want to know someone is thinking of them.

Answer 9

Depends on your budget.

$10- $100

Answer 10

As far as I know that would be in poor taste. I have never seen anyone do that. People usually send food or flowers.