{"id":4174,"date":"2013-04-04T12:15:50","date_gmt":"2013-04-04T16:15:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gallerycollection.com\/blog\/?p=4174"},"modified":"2026-09-23T11:18:29","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T15:18:29","slug":"helpful-tips-sending-sympathy-cards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gallerycollection.com\/blog\/helpful-tips-sending-sympathy-cards\/","title":{"rendered":"Helpful Tips for Sending Sympathy Cards"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For obvious reasons, no one likes to send <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gallerycollection.com\/sympathy-cards\/\"><strong>sympathy cards<\/strong><\/a>. But they are needed, as they help bring comfort to the bereaved and also enable you to express and share your grief. Knowing the right things to say and do can be difficult. Here are some tips for sending sympathy cards.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Writing the Sympathy Cards<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 Opt for a black or blue pen. Do not use colorful pens.<br \/>\n\u2022 If you\u2019re not sure what to say, keep it simple. Messages such as \u201cI am sorry for your loss.\u201d and \u201cMy thoughts and prayers are with you.\u201d are always appropriate.<br \/>\n\u2022 Avoid saying things like \u201cHe is in a better place.\u201d or \u201cTime heals all wounds.\u201d Hearing trite clich\u00e9s like this might be painful for the family.<br \/>\n\u2022 Be heartfelt and respectful.<br \/>\n\u2022 If you knew the deceased well, you can include a memory or acknowledge how much the person meant to you.<br \/>\n\u2022 Be sure to include your last name when signing the card.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When and How to Give the Sympathy Cards<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 If you are attending the wake or funeral, you can give the card to the family at that time. The funeral home usually has a dedicated holder for everyone to place their cards.<br \/>\n\u2022 If sending the card via mail, write the mailing and return addresses by hand to make the envelope more personal.<br \/>\n\u2022 Some people are able to visit the bereaved in person and like to bring flowers or food to help the family during this difficult time. Sympathy cards can accompany these gifts.<br \/>\n\u2022 The sooner the better, so your card reaches the person grieving when needed most. However, it is never too late to share your condolences.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Types of Sympathy Cards and Thinking of You Cards<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 A nice touch would be to select a design that honors the deceased. For example, if she loved going to the beach, an elegant card with seashells or peaceful ocean scene would be appropriate.<br \/>\n\u2022 If the deceased or the family is religious, a card with that theme would be well-received.<br \/>\n\u2022 \u201cThinking of You\u201d cards can be considered instead of traditional sympathy cards. These designs and sentiments are just as appropriate.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For obvious reasons, no one likes to send sympathy cards. But they are needed, as they help bring comfort to the bereaved and also enable you to express and share your grief. Knowing the right things to say and do can be difficult. Here are some tips for sending sympathy cards. 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