Examples of Thank You Notes After Funeral
Writing thank you notes to those who sent sympathy cards, flowers, or other expression of condolence may be the last thing you were prepared to do after the loss of a loved one, but it is something that needs to be done before too much time passes. It only takes a few minutes – it needn’t be long – just a sentence or two.
Blank note cards work well for thank you notes – there are some made especially for this situation, for example: .
Following are some basic examples to make the task easier. It would be a good idea to add something personal for those people who were particularly close to the family or the deceased:
Dear Sam,
Thank you for the beautiful flowers (basket, food) that you sent to the church (our home, funeral home). The (type of flowers or food) were a favorite of Meg’s and I am sure she would have loved them (it). Your thoughtfulness during this difficult time is greatly appreciated.
Warm Regards,
Mary Doe & Family
Dear James,
Thank you for the donation (you can name organization if you want) that you made in honor of Mary’s memory. We appreciate your generosity and support during a very difficult time.
Regards,
Sam Jones & Family
Dear Mary,
Thank you for the kind note (or sympathy card) you sent after John’s passing. It is during times like these that we realize how much our family and friends mean to us. We truly appreciate your encouragement and support.
Fondly,
Jane Smith & Family