Is it appropriate to send a fruit basket for a funeral?
Providing a family with a tangible item such as a fruit basket, baked goods, or mixed arrangement containing food items, including chocolate, dried fruit and nuts is often an appropriate way to offer comfort after the loss of a loved one, friend or co-worker.
Are Edible Arrangements OK for a death?
Offer comfort and support to those suffering a loss with the Bereavement Bouquet™. Appropriate for gatherings such as wakes and funeral services, this arrangement features a delicious assortment of our fresh fruit favorites, plus our gourmet chocolate covered strawberries.
What kind of basket do you send for sympathy?
Consider a fruit basket, a platter of sandwiches, or maybe cupcakes if kids are in the house. An assortment of teas or coffees can also be nice. For a family member or friend, be specific and personalized since you know their tastes. Send a basket of their favorite things.
What do you send for condolences?
Immediate Personal Condolences
- I’m so sorry to hear of your loss.
- I’m stunned by this news.
- My heart aches to hear this news.
- I love you and I’m here for you.
- Please know that your friends love you and are here for you.
- I’m so sorry.
- My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
- God bless you and your family.
What do you send for condolences instead of flowers?
What to Send to a Funeral Instead of Flowers
- Check for an “in lieu of flower”
- An Unconventional Sympathy card, Handwritten note, or Trinket:
- Photos the Family Doesn’t Have.
- A Self-Care Gift.
- A Dedication or Donation.
- A Memorial Guestbook.
- Vacation Time.
- Something For the Kids.
How do you write a condolence message?
Short condolence messages: “Sorry to hear that …”
- Condolences to you and your family.
- Deepest sympathies to you and your family.
- We send our heartfelt condolences.
- We want you to know how sorry we are.
- Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
- Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this painful time.
Can you send wine as a condolence gift?
Remember that in some religions and cultures, wine isn’t an appropriate gift. However, if you know the individual to be a wine drinker on some occasions, this is a thoughtful way to show support and kindness. Also, because it’s easy to put together a wine gift basket yourself, it can be a cost-effective sympathy gift.
What can I send to a grieving family?
What to Send When Someone Dies?
- Send a sympathy card with a sympathy message.
- Send a beautiful sympathy basket full of gourmet foods and specialized treats.
- Send a flower bouquet for a funeral.
- Send a memorial contribution to help pay for memorial expenses.
- Send a keepsake gift box.
- Send comfort food.