Gift ideas
- Card with a personal memoryTreasured.
- Meal for the familyPractical.Find it: AmazonEtsy
- Donation in their nameIf requested.
- PlantLasts longer than flowers.
- Offer specific helpSchool runs, shopping, calls.Find it: AmazonEtsy
Left it late?
- Card: Free.
- Food delivery: Instant.
Etiquette
- Follow the family’s wishes; some ask for donations instead of flowers.
- In many Hindu families flowers are not sent to the home; check customs.
- Food and practical help are often most needed.
How much to spend
Modest; the support matters more than the gift.
What to write in the card
I’m so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family.
Holding you close in my thoughts.
With deepest sympathy and love.
More messages for Sympathy and condolence
Frequently asked questions
When is Sympathy and condolence?
When someone has lost a loved one.
How much should I spend for Sympathy and condolence?
Modest; the support matters more than the gift.
What is a good last-minute gift for Sympathy and condolence?
Card: Free. Food delivery: Instant.
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