How to Respond to Condolences

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Respond to in-person condolences with a genuine "thank you.. Write a simple, sincere message to those who sent cards or gifts.. Wait to reply to messages until you are ready.

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Respond to in-person condolences with a genuine "thank you.

Step 1

Respond to in-person condolences with a genuine "thank you.

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Write a simple, sincere message to those who sent cards or gifts.

Step 2

Write a simple, sincere message to those who sent cards or gifts.

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Wait to reply to messages until you are ready.

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Wait to reply to messages until you are ready.

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Send a handwritten note or card back to people who sent one to you.

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Send a handwritten note or card back to people who sent one to you.

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Reply with pre-printed cards provided by the funeral director for a simple solut

Step 5

Reply with pre-printed cards provided by the funeral director for a simple solution.

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Publish a response on the funeral website to reply to those who posted messages.

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Publish a response on the funeral website to reply to those who posted messages.

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Post on social media to thank people who sent their condolences online.

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Post on social media to thank people who sent their condolences online.

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Thank someone with an email if that's how you typically communicate.

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Thank someone with an email if that's how you typically communicate.

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