My mother died, my dad is still living, I have 3 sisters, all are married. My sisters and I divided up the cards to send out, alot of them are for distant relatives I don't know, and I'm sure they don't know me (my married name). Since they are family, I'm not sure if signing "the family of Jane Doe" is appropriate either.
2007-02-21 07:06:44 · 21 answers · asked by Lisa H 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Sign your mom's name.
It will freak them out!
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2007-02-21 07:14:41 · answer #1 · answered by Me 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
From Jane Doe's family.
2007-02-21 20:42:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could sign the cards saying something like
"My family and I would like to thank you for xxxx" (the flowers, the food, etc.)
Then, sign your name. Mary Smith (Jones)
When my mom died last year, we divided up the thank yous as well. I wrote my married name and in parentheses put my maiden name.
I am very sorry for your loss, too.
2007-02-21 08:56:12 · answer #3 · answered by Lizzie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some people really don't care how the names are signed in the thank you card; its more that they receive acknowledgment of the flowers/plant, cards, gift basket, or money they sent. if you want to sign names, you can sign everyone's name using the former last name of the married daughters in parentheses with their current last names. if those are too many to list, you may want sign using your last name and your maiden/family's last name (the so and so families).
2007-02-21 08:43:20 · answer #4 · answered by loving 40+ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sign the husbands first and last name and put the family on it too. For example: The Rick Johnson family.
2007-02-21 07:16:13 · answer #5 · answered by Midge 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the "family of Jane Doe " is fine or you could do it like this..thank you for the flowers...dick and Jane doe.I would use your maiden name so people will know who you are or use a hyphenated maiden and married name.
2007-02-25 01:57:18 · answer #6 · answered by little3nikki 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think "the Family of Jane Doe" is fine. The more distant family shouldn't be insulted...
2007-02-21 07:12:41 · answer #7 · answered by Nasubi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe. . . "Thank you on behalf of Name of Dad, Name of Daughter 1, Name of Daughter 2, Name of Daughter 3, and Name of Daughter 4". Then sign your name. The people you send cards to will probable recognize your name as one of the daughters.
2007-02-21 07:14:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Our family agreed that signing " The family of (the deceased name) " worked best for us. Cards I receive use the same way of signing.
Sorry for your loss.
2007-02-21 07:17:05 · answer #9 · answered by Cinna 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say you should sign your name "and family of" your mother's name would be appropriate. Maybe if you do somewhat know the person you are sending it to, you can personalize it so they realize who you are.
2007-02-21 07:12:09 · answer #10 · answered by smoothie 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't know, "The Family of Jane Doe" sounds right to me. But if you're not comfortable with that, sign it from you or your father.
2007-02-21 07:11:20 · answer #11 · answered by kaiticometrue 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋