What Do You Write in a Bereavement Thank You Card?
After the funeral, when you are just trying to sort things out after the death of your loved one, you have to sit down and write thank you notes to everyone that attended the funeral. What is there to say that has not already been said, over and over? However, it is proper etiquette to complete this task in a timely manner. This is usually a time when most people are at a loss for words, which makes writing bereavement thank you notes very difficult.
Personalize
While it might be tempting to buy thank you notes with a pre-written message inside, it is much more appreciated when you personalize the card. It only has to include a few simple sentences. What is most important to write is your acknowledgment of what they did to make that day special for you.
Thank You
Keep it short and to the point. Thank them for the beautiful flowers that they had delivered, or thank them for the casserole they sent over during your time of grief. Whatever they did, thank them for it.
Touched
Another thing you can do is write a few lines about how that person affected the life of the deceased. Mention how the deceased always liked this person and how they always recalled a specific event that touched their life.
From the Heart
You could also include a thank you for simply remembering you and your family during your loss.
Example
"It's impossible to express our thoughts right now, but we appreciate so much your thoughtful and helpful words and gestures during this most difficult time." Writing something like this will be well appreciated.
