Is it proper to send thank you notes for sympathy cards that you received?

Or do you only send thank you cards for flowers, food, etc? Please advise. My father passed away and I received several cards and wasn't sure of the proper etiquette.

Is it proper to send thank you notes for sympathy cards that you received?
If you see them in person, thank them. If you have their phone number, call them and if you were extremely touched give them a thank you card. Or, for the next holiday or special occasion if it is near, give them a card and mention that the thank you card was appreciated. Basically keep in touch with those who truly care, it is a blessing.
Reply:You can send out acknowledgement cards. Usually the funeral home will give them to you after a death in a little kit they give. And, yes, you can acknowledge people for their kind words and flowers. It at least lets them know that you received them.
Reply:I'm not sure what the real etiquette is, but when my dad was recently in a nursing home for an extended period of time, I sent thank you's for any gesture of kindness, including cards. I think it's always better to play it safe and send too many than too few.
Reply:Absolutely,


to acknowledge the thought is very proper





may God comfort you
Reply:You send thany you notes for gifts, never for cards--regardless of their intention.

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