How to Write a Memorial Thank You Note
It is extremely difficult when you lose a member of your family. There are so many plans to make. Often there are a lot of people involved in addition to your other family members. Close friends and neighbors step up to send you condolences, prepare meals, and of course there are the people who are there with a shoulder for you to cry on. After everything has settled down, you naturally want to let them know how much you appreciated them. Write a memorial thank-you note that you can send to all who helped at this difficult time.
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Instructions
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Jot down a few ideas on paper about what you want to tell people. Try to make your thank-you note as personal, yet as broad, as possible to include everyone who was there for you in one way or another, without having to write individual cards. Keep your note to a few sentences.
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Begin with the words "The family of (name of deceased) would like to thank you for..."
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Thank them for being with you through this difficult time, for all the prayers that were offered for strength, for flowers or donations that were made, and for anything else that stands out in your mind that you are thankful for.
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Open up a computer program where you can format a card.
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Type out your note on the inside right of the card. Double-check it to look for typos or other errors.
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Follow your computer's instructions for scanning photos and scan a picture of the deceased. Crop the picture if necessary.
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Copy and paste or import the picture onto the inside left of your card. Re-size the photo if necessary to make it fit.
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Add information about the deceased underneath the photo. Add the name, years of birth and death, and any other information you desire such as "Beloved wife, mother, sister, friend."
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Choose a photo for the front of the card. Keep in mind: This does not have to be a photo of the deceased. Choose a pretty photo or a photo that reminds friends and family of the one who passed.
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Insert a sheet of card stock in your printer. Print out as many cards as you need.
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Tips & Warnings
Have a printer print out your memorial thank-you notes, especially if there are a lot you want to send. Printers can do a much better job quicker, and without using all your ink.
