While you do not have to write a thank you card in response to a simple note of sympathy or condolences you’ve received after a death, it is traditional to thank those who have really gone out of their way to help you or to honor your loved one.

While etiquette dictates sending thank you notes for significant gestures, such as sending flowers, bringing food to your home, or participating in the funeral service itself, it is not necessary to send thank you notes for sympathy cards.

Thank you notes should always be written as soon as you are able to. Most people will understand if they don’t receive one within a week of the funeral. There isn’t a strict time limit, but it’s best to finish writing and sending them within a couple of months. You’ll be relieved afterward to have it all behind you.

Thank You Notes For Funeral Flowers

• “Our whole family thanks you for the special funeral flower arrangement that you sent.
• “Your flowers brought light into a very difficult time.
• “Thank you for the gorgeous arrangement.
• “Thank you for sending such a beautiful arrangement.

Thank you for the beautiful flowers, Mom and Dad! I am forever grateful that I have such amazing, thoughtful children. You make me so happy! I love you both!

Once you are satisfied with your thank-you sentences, write them on the “good” paper.

1. Start with “Dear [NAME],”
2. End with cordial regards, e.g., “Sincerely,” or “With love,” or “You’re the best!” or “Yours truly,”
3. Sign the thank-you note.
4. Address the envelope, put a postage stamp on it, and mail it.

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. Even if it takes some time for you to feel ready to tackle the task of writing thank you notes, it is never too late to send them out.

It is generally not required to send thank you notes to close relatives of the deceased. (Although, there is nothing wrong with sending one anyway. If you do, just be sure to write a personal note in the card beyond “thank you for the flowers”.)

If the person thanked you in person or over the phone etc. then a follow up note shouldn’t be required. If they haven’t thanked you in another manner then yes they should send a thank you note. If they make a habit of not thanking others for gifts, they may find that people don’t want to give to them.

Two of the most common options for closing an email or letter are “thank you” and “regards.” Learning when and how to use these closings can help you end a professional message positively.

The following options will cover a variety of circumstances and are good ways to close a thank-you letter:

1. Best.
2. Best regards.
3. Gratefully.
4. Gratefully yours.
5. Kind thanks.
6. Many thanks.
7. Sincerely.
8. Sincerely yours.

His love endures forever.” Express your Christian joy in your own words. A sign-off need not be wordy and impressive. “Peace and joy,” “Thoughts, hugs and prayers” and “Wishing God’s best for you” are a few examples of informal Christian blessings you can write before your signature at the end of a letter to a friend.

“Kind Regards” Alternatives

• Sincerely.
• Cordially.
• Many thanks.
• Take care.
• Sending you the best.
• Respectfully.
• Thank you for reading.
• With gratitude.

What Your Email Sign-Off Is Really Saying

• The closing: “Thanks” Bates: It’s OK if you’re actually thanking people.
• The closing: “Ciao”
• The closing: “Sincerely”
• The closing: “Kind regards”
• The closing: “Regards”
• The closing: “Best”
• The closing: “Cheers”
• The closing: “TGIF”