2007-05-10 04:06:39 · 9 answers · asked by Lisa H 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
more details... my brother died a 1 yr 8 mos ago. i was handling this for my family. i ran out of cards and then could not bring myself back to an emotionally stable place to continue and feel i could now... i only now just realized how many people were not sent cards...
2007-05-10 04:53:20 · update #1
It's never too late to say thank you.
2007-05-10 04:09:35 · answer #1 · answered by EvilWoman0913 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it's ever too late. You know, after a death in a family, it can take time to go back to our regular routine, and have time to do stuff like writing tonnes of thank you cards. I am sure everyone understands that so even if I received a note from someone 1 year later, I would think it is good. Anyhow, I don't really expect a note. And it would be terrible to condemn a grieving person who didn't send a note. Right?
2007-05-10 04:17:21 · answer #2 · answered by fifidog 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are talking about thanking people for flowers or money, just explain you were not able to do it till now.
But if you mean thanking people for coming to the funeral, thank you cards are not necessary. I have been to many funerals in my life, and have never received a thank you note for attending. It would look rather strange to do so after such a long time.
Sorry for your loss.
2007-05-11 23:41:59 · answer #3 · answered by Cat Lover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your friends and family will certainly understand if it has taken some time for you to be in a good place emotionally to write the thank you notes. You don't have to apologize for anything, but if you feel the delay needs mentioning just be sincere and truthful by saying this was a difficult process and you hope they know how much you appreciated their love and support when you lost your loved one.
2007-05-10 04:18:51 · answer #4 · answered by lyndsey7323 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think people are leniant about these things when it comes to funerals and such. They understand that it may take a while - and they will be helpful and hopeful for you and your family.
As for the thank you - it's never too late to say thank you. You know - 'better late than never...' comes to mind.
Plus...it sometimes is easier or better later.
2007-05-10 04:18:11 · answer #5 · answered by Kate 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A card you mean? I don't know, I wouldn't do it a week after the actual funeral to interfere with the grieving of the family... sending a card too late is just a reminder...
2007-05-10 04:10:17 · answer #6 · answered by Jade 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's never too late, however all the rules (rules are meant to be broken) will say 1 year.
2007-05-10 04:13:28 · answer #7 · answered by exslidergirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think a thank you can be sent as soon as the family is ready. i would try and keep it under a year, but if that's how long it takes to be ready, then so be it
2007-05-10 04:10:29 · answer #8 · answered by twosey ♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think its ever to late...just apologize for the delay and explain that you hope they understand for the delay...and sorry for your loss :o(
2007-05-10 04:10:07 · answer #9 · answered by Curiously 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋