Commonly, Condolence thank you cards may not always be read after was sent. After someone has passed away, sometimes it can be difficult to respond immediately to the funeral thank you cards. Some surviving family members say they may not have the heart to open funeral thank you cards right after the death.
Handwritten
thank you notes after a death are not as expected as they once were. Please do not feel too pressured at this delicate time in your life. It is fine to sign a pre-printed card provided by your funeral home.
However, should you choose to send a handwritten thank you note after a death or funeral according to more traditional standards, they are intended to be sent within two weeks of services to the following people:
- Anyone who sent flowers, donations, gifts or cards
- Clergy
- Pallbearers
- Friends and loved ones who provided services such as babysitting, food, or driving in the funeral procession.
I will have what to write to in thank you notes after a death to specific people such as clergy, and hospice staff soon.
when you
writing a funeral thank you note Always keep in mind if relatives or friends offer to help you with
your thank-you cards, let them. They can sign the card "The Smith Family" or use a similar generic signature that includes everyone. Many funeral homes offer pre-printed sympathy thank-you cards that you can purchase to help you write your funeral thank-you notes.