How to Acknowledge Memorial Gifts

When you are ready, you can acknowledge gifts sent in memory of your loved one.

The loss of a loved one is a very emotional and trying time. If you are experiencing this type of loss, there are probably many people who are sending you gifts and tokens of their support and love for you and to help you through your time of need. When you are ready, you may want to thank those who were there for you during that difficult time and who sent gifts in honor of the deceased.

Things You'll Need

• Thank you cards (optional)
• Addresses
• Stamps

Instructions

Instructions

1. Ask someone to keep track of those who sent memorial gifts, if you are not up to doing so yourself. Asking the help of someone will help alleviate some of the stress during your emotional time.

2. Gather the addresses of those who sent gifts. Don't be shy about asking for help from friends and family. They are probably looking for ways to help you through this difficult time.

3. Purchase thank you cards. These can be found at card and stationary stores, as well as craft stores and shops that have card sections.

4. Write a short message thanking the sender for their memorial gift.

5. Address the envelopes and attach stamps to them. Place them in the mailbox so they can be delivered.

Tips & Warnings

• Do not worry about timelines for sending thank you cards. People understand that you are going through an emotional and stressful time.

• If you do not want to send thank you cards, you can also call people or send emails to acknowledge gifts.

References

• Emily Post: To Send or Not to Send

Resources

• Emily Post: Bereavement Questions and Answers