How to Write a Thank You for Funeral Flowers
Dealing with grief after the loss of a loved one is very natural, as is a period of mourning. But it is also the time to reflect on the kindness of those who showed their sympathy by sending flowers to either the funeral or your home. It is appropriate to send a thank-you note to the people who sent an arrangement, but make sure you follow the rules of good taste and etiquette when you do so.
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Instructions
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Take some time. People understand that a family is grieving and do not expect a thank-you note right away. A good rule of thumb is to wait two to four weeks after the funeral to send out the notes, but no one will be upset if you wait a little longer.
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Make a list of those who sent flowers. Hopefully, the funeral home has saved the cards attached to the arrangements delivered there and you've done the same with the flowers sent to your home. Local florists will also have records of arrangements they handled.
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Pick up tasteful, simple thank-you notes. In many cases, the funeral home can supply you with these, or you can simply pick them up at any stationery store. Thank-you notes featuring lilies or religious symbols are popular choices.
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Choose a message. Most rules of etiquette suggest your note only need be one or two sentences. There are plenty of examples online if you're at a loss for words. You may also choose to personalize each note and comment about the particular arrangement.
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Write the notes and mail them. If you don't have legible handwriting, find a family member who does. Notes should be handwritten, with envelopes also addressed by hand. Use stamps, not a postage meter, and make sure the stamps are plain or religious in nature if you are so inclined. Don't use stamps commemorating something trivial on these serious notes.
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Tips & Warnings
If memorial print cards were handed out at the funeral, it is a nice touch to include one with each thank-you note as a remembrance.
Don't send thank-you notes via email. It is considered very impersonal.
