2007-05-31 05:19:56 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
People that send you sympathy cards realize that you are in the grieving process and do not expect to get a thank you card from you. I'm sure that in all your sadness no-one would feel like sitting down and writing thank you cards. As you continue to be able to cope with your loss you can call those who sent you the cards and thank them personally. That is all that is necessary.
2007-05-31 05:29:41 · answer #1 · answered by ronalee 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You definitely send a thank you card to everyone who helped you, gave a gift of money or flowers but not to those who only sent a card or attended the Memorial service. (did you get a sign-in book from the funeral home? Most directors will place one in the room for mourners to sign and leave their addresses for the family). If there were only a very few people who came to the service and you know them, it's a mark of good breeding to thank them with a card, regardless, and wouldn't require a great effort to do so. Please accept my condolences on the death of your father.
2016-05-17 21:22:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only people I sent Thank You cards were ones who sent me flowers, plants, charitable donations for a cause, or Mass For deceased.
These people spent time and money and effort to get something for your brother, so send them a "thank you card."
As for people sending sympathy card without anything, NO don't send them a "thank you card." What are you thanking them for? It's a time for sorrow, and their expression. Anyone can send a sympathy card.
2007-05-31 16:15:29 · answer #3 · answered by Born Valentine's Day 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know, depends on how many. Nobody will think you rude probably, as it is an emotional/crazy time. When my mom died we got a lot of sympathy cards, but I don't believe we sent a thank you to everyone who sent one. We did however send thank you cards to those that were able to do super nice things for us, like make us dinner, etc. Its really up to your discretion...I don't think there are really any written etiquette rules on things like this.
2007-05-31 05:25:31 · answer #4 · answered by chavito 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, not for a card but if they sent flowers, brought food or anything like that you need to send a note. You can verbally thank anyone who sent a card when you see them.
2007-05-31 05:48:06 · answer #5 · answered by Peggy L 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No. Next time you talk to someone who sent you a card you can tell them it meant a lot to you. But sending a return card is overkill (and a bit awkward). The only exception would be if they included a gift, for which a thank-you card is always welcome.
2007-05-31 05:25:48 · answer #6 · answered by Emily S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it's just a card, then no, you don't have to send a thank you. But if the card had money in it, then yes, send one. I'm very sorry to hear of such a loss. My condolences.
2007-05-31 06:35:59 · answer #7 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You should put a notice in the local newspaper,thanking every-one,including all who may have helped,hospital, police,under-takers etc.I'm sure there were many people who attended the funeral,but did not send cards,even people you do not know,so a notice would cover every-one.Sorry at your loss.
2007-05-31 05:34:48 · answer #8 · answered by michael k 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Send a note, if you can. But right when your brother just died is crazy, emotionally and otherwise. So try not to fret over it too much immediately.
I'm sorry to hear about your brother.
2007-05-31 05:29:12 · answer #9 · answered by Tigger 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Send them email thank yous.
2007-05-31 21:30:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋