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When to Send Flowers After a Death: Etiquette and Guidelines

May 3, 2023 by Sally Collins
when to send flowers after a death

Sending flowers after a death is a kind gesture to offer condolences and provide comfort to those grieving. But knowing when to send flowers can be confusing. If you’re not familiar with the traditions of death and mourning you might be worried about sending them at an inappropriate time. You don’t want to cause offence … Read more

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‘In Lieu of Flowers’ Alternatives and Etiquette

Mar 24, 2023 by Sally Collins
in lieu of flowers etiquette and alternatives

If when an obituary is written the family would prefer an alternative to flowers – a gift, donation to charity etc.- then the phrase “in lieu of flowers” is used. But as it’s not a phrase that is very well known it is often misinterpreted to mean don’t send flowers, rather than what the family … Read more

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How to Address a Sympathy Card: For Family, Friends and More

Mar 24, 2023 by Sally Collins
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When you send a sympathy card to someone who has suffered a loss you probably spend most of your time on the message. That makes sense – it’s the words of sympathy you choose that they will read and hopefully take comfort from. But how you address a sympathy card is important too. Who the … Read more

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Sympathy Gift Etiquette: What to Do and What Not to do

Apr 28, 2023 by Sally Collins
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When giving a sympathy gift after someone has suffered a loss you may find yourself worrying about the correct etiquette. What’s appropriate, what isn’t, can I give money, when should I send it etc. Navigating what’s acceptable and what’s not can be difficult. Sending a gift after a loss is a lovely gesture but you … Read more

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Christmas Card Etiquette After a Death in the Family

Mar 24, 2023 by Sally Collins
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For most of us Christmas is a time of joy and cheer. But for some it can be a reminder of painful times. That’s why when you’re sending your festive greetings you need to be mindful of the christmas card etiquette after the death in a family. After losing someone at Christmas it is never … Read more

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Condolence Etiquette: Tips for Expressing your Condolences

Mar 24, 2023 by Sally Collins
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Sending or writing condolences is an incredibly hard thing to do. You have to try and find the words to show how sorry you are for losing someone special to them. And let’s be honest – what words could possibly hope to do that? It is impossible to think a few sentences expressing your sadness … Read more

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12 Examples of what NOT to say to Someone Grieving

Mar 23, 2023 by Sally Collins
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When talking or writing to someone that has suffered a loss it can be hard to know what to say. When someone is grieving they are in a fragile state and so you want to make sure you don’t make it worse by saying something offensive. But what is and isn’t acceptable? Answering that is … Read more

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Etiquette Tips when Sending a Sympathy Card

May 16, 2023 by Sally Collins
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When sending a sympathy card there can be worry about the correct protocol or ways in which to do things. There are no set rules to this but we can offer some guidelines that you may wish to follow in order to avoid causing any offense or upsetting the recipient. These are by no means … Read more

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How to Sign a Sympathy Card (with 50+ Example Sympathy Closings)

Jul 26, 2023 by Sally Collins

How to sign a sympathy card is often overlooked. The focus is usually on the sympathy message itself. That’s understandable, and offering your condolences and words of comfort to the deceased should be the priority. But signing a sympathy card when you’ve written the message is important too. I’ve always found the ending to be … Read more

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