Is there a proper amount of time to wait to send a sympathy card when someone you know suffers a loss! Is it proper to send the card before the funeral or is it good etiquette to wait a week or so?
2007-03-05 12:13:11 · 14 answers · asked by duke4172 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
When it is most needed. At the moment of crisis you should show your concern. This helps in the grieving process to know that people care deeply about you.
2007-03-12 19:13:37 · answer #1 · answered by Shogun Vega 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Send a message of heartfelt sympathy as soon as you know about the loss! Then wait a couple of weeks and follow up with a "thinking of you" card or, better yet a phone call or invitation. Loss is very difficult, but when the initial shock wears off so usually do the offers of synpathy and support. The hardest time is when everyone goes home, the flowers wither, and you are left with desolation. That's when a card is really nice!
2007-03-05 12:58:44 · answer #2 · answered by teetzijo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can send your sympathy card whenever you want- before or after the funeral. I suggest that you not wait longer than a few weeks to send the card. The family will have begun the long process of going through papers, sorting through belongings, etc.
2007-03-05 12:23:00 · answer #3 · answered by Malika 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Duke ...anytime you send a sympathy card is more than fine after a person passes away.The more comfort and support that the loved ones get the better.And believe me a simple card means a lot to those that are dealing with a loss.It is a wonderful way to let them know that someone cares.
2007-03-05 14:17:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, since i've worked about 4 years in a card store, i would have to say to send the card as soon as you heard about the news. and frankly, i think simpler cards with handwritten notes are more heartfelt than the longer, pre-made cards. i wish the person hope for the future and strength to get through this rough time.
2007-03-10 06:34:42 · answer #5 · answered by rachel c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No! There is no proper time
to send a sympathy card!
You can send one whenever you
would like them to recieve it!
That is your choice! I mean you
can wait or send it right away!
As long as its meaningful and
comes straight from the heart,
I am pretty sure they wont mind!
I mean at least you thought about them
right? & they know that you care!
2007-03-11 07:29:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your condolences should be sent immediately. The sooner you send them the better. As people have to get on with the "task of daily living" the constant flow of condolences after the funeral can become difficult to deal with.
2007-03-05 12:25:08 · answer #7 · answered by Cassmore 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is proper to send the card as soon as possible. It is not wrong to send it later, especially for those who have not heard about the death until later.
2007-03-05 13:12:12 · answer #8 · answered by Patti C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your card should be mailed immediately. if you wait too long you run the risk of their receiving it just as they are starting the process of acceptance and healing.
i know i am not wording this right, but when my mum died we were receiving cards months later, and it just felt like, you know when you were a kid and scraped your knees, and the scab finally starts to form and somehow you pull it off and the pain starts all over again..........thats the kind of feeling it was, so i always suggest cards and condolences be sent immediately.
2007-03-10 18:41:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can bring it to the funeral, or if you aren't going to attend, mail it as soon as possible after hearing the news. There is no reason to wait.
2007-03-05 12:49:06 · answer #10 · answered by endorable 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋