A sympathy thank you note only needs to be a simple sentence or two. The most important thing is that you recognize someone's consideration. Your message can be short, as long as it comes from the heart.
Many people choose to include a quick personal note with preprinted thank you cards. If you prefer, you can use a blank card. Thank you cards can be purchased at funeral homes, gift shops, department stores, stationery stores, or online printers that specialize in funeral products.
It's always good etiquette to get your message across in a sincere and personal way. Its purpose is to express your gratitude for the kindness shown to you and your family. Regardless of the sentiment you include in your message, the recipient will appreciate the time you took to say thank you. You don't have to worry about what to write. As long as your message is appropriate to the situation, you will say the right thing.
To help you start crafting what you want to say, we've included a variety of tips and examples.
Key Tips for Writing a Compassionate Thank You Note
- Don't worry if some time has passed since the funeral.While it's best to send your notes a few weeks before the funeral, people will understand if it takes a month or two.
- Ask for help when needed.The number of thank you letters to be sent can add up quickly. Don't be afraid to ask your family members for help.
- Divide the list into parts.Dealing with the entire list at once can be overwhelming. Breaking the task into manageable chunks can make getting started easier.
- Your subscription may include other family members.If you are sending someone a condolence thank you note on behalf of your entire family, it is perfectly acceptable to sign it "family of...". This allows the sender to embrace the gratitude of all family members. If the bulk of it shows sympathy towards you, it's okay to sign it with your own name.
- In the note, include your last name or the full name of the deceased.Be sure to include your last name when thanking people other than close friends (for example, your loved one's office or workplace). This is especially important if you are a little late (or very late) in submitting your confirmations.
- The objective is short but significant.A simple phrase of thanks from 1 to 3 is enough, as long as it is personal and comes from the heart. You can buy sympathy thank you cards that come with a pre-printed message or blank cards for your message. Even if you use pre-printed notes, add a short personal message.
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Examples of What to Say in a Sympathy Thank You Note
There are countless ways to phrase your expression of gratitude. Below are some typical tunings to get you started.
- Thank you for your kindness and kindness.
- We greatly appreciate your concern.
- Thank you for your support during this difficult time.
- Thank you for your prayers and thoughts.
- We are thankful for friends like you at this sad time.
- We really appreciate having you with us at this difficult time in our lives.
- Thank you for the support and comfort you have given me.
What do I say in a sympathy thank you letter for sympathy flowers?
Sending flowers in gratitude for the loss of someone is one of the most common expressions of solidarity. You probably have several funeral flower thank you cards to write. Here are some examples of things you can say.
- The [wreath/arrangement] you sent to the funeral home was impressive. We greatly appreciate his consideration and consideration during this difficult time.
- The flowers you sent in honor of ____________ were one of our favorite arrangements. It meant a lot to us to have her support.
Thank you for kindly sending flowers to the funeral home for ___________________'s funeral. The arrangement was beautiful and ____________________ would have loved it. - Thank you for the beautiful [wreath/arrangement] you sent for ____________________'s funeral. I know that ___________ would have been very emotional.
through your consideration. - Thank you for sending us the beautiful [wreath/arrangement]. Her kindness and thoughtfulness meant a lot to us.
- The flowers you sent brought so much beauty and light to the room. I know that _______________ would have loved her.
- It was very kind of you to send the spectacular [wreath/arrangement] for _____'s funeral. We are so grateful to have you in our lives.
- Thank you for the beautiful [garland/arrangement]. That was very kind of you and I/we are so grateful to have you in my/our life.
What should I say in a thank you letter for a cash donation?
It is appropriate to send a thank you note if someone has donated on behalf of the deceased. While it is considered inappropriate to indicate the dollar amount donated, there are other ways to express gratitude for monetary donations. You can also receive a cash donation. Accepting money can be awkward, but there are many ways to say thank you. Here are some suggestions that may help you:
- Thank you for kindly celebrating _________ with your donation. Your thoughtfulness and generosity are greatly appreciated by the entire family.
- We really appreciate your generosity. Your gift in honor of ___________ will help fund the headstone. Thank you very much.
- It was very kind of you to make a donation to the family in honor of _____________. We're happy to pass that on by sending a gift to the ______ charity that _________ cares about. Thank you for your generosity and kindness.
- We are deeply touched by your donation in honor of the memory of __________. Thank you for your generosity and consideration, and may God bless you.
- Thank you for your thoughtful donation to ____________ in memory of ______________.
- Thank you for your generous donation to ________ on behalf of ________. As you know, he suffered __________ years before his death and this was the perfect gift in his memory.
- Thank you for your generous donation to ________ on behalf of ________. As you know, supporting __________ has been a passion of _____________ for many years. Her donation was the perfect way to honor her memory.
What do I say in a thank you note for condolences and meals?
- Thanks for providing a meal for our family! It was wonderful to have one less meal to worry about during this difficult and hectic time.
- Bringing dinner to our house was extremely generous and much appreciated. We are grateful to have friends like you!
- It means a lot to us that you took the time to prepare our food. It was not only delicious, it was much appreciated!
- The kindness you have shown by taking the time to cook for us has brought us much comfort and relief during this difficult time. Thanks for your attention.
- Thank you for bringing ________________________ to the post-funeral reception. The _____________ was particularly delicious.
- You made my day so much easier by bringing _________________ to the family after the funeral. It was so nice to be able to spend time with the family without worrying about making dinner.
- The pans you brought were just what we needed! We enjoyed them for days. I don't know what we would have eaten without them. Thanks for thinking about us
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Direct your thanks
Thank you letters should be sent to your own address.It's generally not appropriate to put a person's name on a card and send it to an address where they don't live, unless it's something like: "Joe Smith, c/o Sue Anderson." You should only do this if you can't find the recipient's address and you're sure the person you're sending it to is willing to deliver it.
And the sender's address?If you're a woman whose spouse is deceased, you're still "Mrs. John Smith," and it's perfectly fine to use that title in your return address. "Sally Smith" is also acceptable. The Smith family is also okay if you write on behalf of your family.
Should you use a pre-printed return label that includes the deceased's name?While good labeling recommends a handwritten return address, using a preprinted label is a decision only you can make. If you are comfortable with this or feel it honors the memory of your loved one, please use your John and Sally Smith mailing label.
Have you ever thought about planning ahead?The loss of a loved one is a time of transition. We may feel the need to regroup and make sure everything is in order for the road ahead. If you think about pre-planning, ourFuneral Planning Guidecan help you in the process. Always free and always there when you need them.
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