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Writing Thank You Notes After a Funeral

The etiquette of acknowledgement is truly a very personal and individual matter.

While it may be difficult to find the energy to write a thank you note after a funeral, doing so is an important way of acknowledging the love and kindness that friends and family members have shown you during this challenging period in your life. There is no set deadline when it comes to sending out thank you cards, though getting them out within two to three weeks after the funeral is ideal.

When writing thank you notes, length is not important. Individuals will find that sending out short messages, rather than long letters, can be just as appropriate when acknowledging one for their kindness and respect.

 

The aim of the thank you card is to acknowledge any act of kindness after the loss of a loved one be it flowers sent, food brought or a shoulder to lean on. No act is too small to warrant a thank you.