For a funeral.
2007-04-22 00:41:25 · 14 answers · asked by bobbie 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I start with "Dear so and so". (to make it personal)
2007-04-22 00:44:44 · answer #1 · answered by ambernpeach 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I'm sorry for your loss." Dear so and so" is proper, but if you just want to write the person's name because you know them very well, that's OK.
I have an aunt who writes dear so and so on the inside of the Hallmark card, just before the verse. It is nice.
For a funeral, I think the bereaved need all the help and polite they can get, I always write Dear so and so.
So, Here's what it looks like:
Dear Bill and Mary,
Thank you so very much for the beautiful flowers you sent for Mom's funeral. Pink was her favorite color, as I am sure you knew. Marvin and I thought Reverend Smithe did a lovely job with the service, and the buffet the church served was delicious. It meant so much to us that you could be there, and help us through the funeral. Again, thank you so much, Sincerely, Jane Doe.
2007-04-22 02:44:15 · answer #2 · answered by riversconfluence 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thnk it depends on how well you know the person. If it's a bit formal, then I would begin with 'Dear...', but if it's someone you know well, then just start with their name, ie:
John,
Blah .....................
If it's a personal note with regards to a funeral, then I'm sure the person receiving it will be glad and thankful to you, not matter how you phrase it.
2007-04-22 00:46:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-28 16:30:29 · answer #4 · answered by demster 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The "Dear" is not used for this.
"Dear" is a salutation generally used for personal correspondences such as letters, etc.
A simple sentence will do, like...
"Your kind expression of sympathy is comforting to us in our time of grief".
2007-04-22 00:45:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think writing Dear is fine, to me it would show you care. If you really know this person, it is perfectly fine, even if you didn't know them, I would still think it was fine.
When someone is grieving, they would accept all the kindness you bestow upon them in any form.
2007-04-22 00:45:11 · answer #6 · answered by Stephanie F 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I either name each individual and put a comma- ie....
Joe, Sandy, Herb, and Jamie,
I am so sorry........
Or you could say-
To The Jones Family,....
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.......
Dear Joe & Sandy,
Thank you very much for your kind words....
2007-04-22 00:48:09 · answer #7 · answered by gawd0 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well i when i did, i just started it off by their name
"John Doe
Thank....."
I don't think you have to put "dear".
I am sorry for your loss.
2007-04-22 00:45:27 · answer #8 · answered by Proud mommy of 2 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It just depends on the situation and who you are writing it too.
2007-04-23 08:46:04 · answer #9 · answered by nichola e 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I visit a Hallmark shop. Their Thank You cards say it all.
I just sign it. And if I'm TRUELY Thankful...I put a $50 bill inside.
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2007-04-22 00:44:45 · answer #10 · answered by Debi in LA 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋