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Sympathy Cards and Thank You Notes. What to Include in Sympathy Cards. Be short and simple Express your condolences *if you knew the person you can share a short memory, and share how much that person meant to you
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What to Include in Sympathy Cards • Be short and simple • Express your condolences • *if you knew the person you can share a short memory, and share how much that person meant to you • *if you know that they passed after a long period of suffering or illness it is appropriate to acknowledge the illness • *If you know the person its okay to offer some assistance—If you need anything feel free to call me… I would love to cook you a dinner… etc. • Close with an appropriate phrase followed by your name. • I’m praying for you, you are in my thoughts, my sincere sympathy, with heartfelt condolences, they memory of him/her will always be in our hearts. • Firstname
What to Include in Thank You Notes • Greet the Person • Express your gratitude • Discuss how you are going to use the gift or information—Don’t lie though • *if you are familiar with the person then mention the past and allude to the future—I heard you are doing well at school, I hope to see you soon… • Thanks again for… • Sincerely,FirstnameLastname