A co-worker's dad died, and I want to make a donation to a charity that their famiy supports. I did not know that dad, but I know that co-worker fairly well. Is the propper term "In memory of___" or "In honor of____"
2007-03-22 02:32:54 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
In memory of is usually for those that have died.
In honor of is usually for people still living.
2007-03-22 02:36:12 · answer #1 · answered by Jenn 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
"In memory " is for the deceased. It's what they put at the end to tv episodes or in books.
"In honor" is for the living.
It is very nice of you to do this. You're a good person. It's nice to see there are still a few around.
2007-03-22 10:41:17 · answer #2 · answered by xtraluvly03 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As someone else stated, 'in memory of' is to make the donation in the name of a deceased individual. 'In honor' is to make the donation in the name of someone still living.
2007-03-22 09:43:06 · answer #3 · answered by Sunidaze 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Either would be acceptable. I think that in general, "in memory" should be used for the deceased, unless he was a member of the military; in which case I would use "In Honor"
2007-03-22 09:56:00 · answer #4 · answered by xooxcable 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In memory of is correct.
How nice you want to do this, I'm sure the family will be pleased.
2007-03-22 09:37:10 · answer #5 · answered by riversconfluence 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In honor of....is for the living.
In memory of....is for the deceased.
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2007-03-22 10:33:56 · answer #6 · answered by km 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In memory.
2007-03-22 10:01:31 · answer #7 · answered by Angelz 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"in memory of" is the appropriate term.
2007-03-22 10:25:11 · answer #8 · answered by Pacifica 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would use "in memory"
2007-03-22 09:38:38 · answer #9 · answered by andy4bes 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it can be both, but it is better to say in memory
2007-03-22 09:40:55 · answer #10 · answered by Bumble 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋