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My friend's dad passed away and I want to get her a sympathy card, in my culture, we usually put money in the card. Is it appropriate to do that here in the US, I am not really sure on that one, I know I have other options such as a fruit platter or flowers but I am not sure about putting some form of money in there

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I know PLENTY of people who put money in the cards. When a coworkers family member dies we take up a collection and put it in a card. They could use the money. Im sure most people have a lot of bills to pay for with a funeral.
Reply:Yes, a monetary gift is fine. Cash comes in very handy for little things. When I lost my mother one friend gave me $20 in a card and I used it to buy breads, fruit and juice for visiting family one morning. For some reason I've always remembered that $20.





I'm a city girl, but I have Southern US roots. When someone passes we "take care" of the family. Food, desserts, cases of water, monetary gifts, etc. The financial condition of the family is not the governing factor. We do it for everyone.





You are a kind friend. Your show of support will be greatly appreciated!
Reply:No money is not typically put in a sympathy card. Flowers are usually sent or if the family requests you can donate some money to the charity of thier choice.
Reply:we do the same (putting money w/sympathy card) and i know many others that do also.
Reply:No money. Just a card and some flowers would be nice.
Reply:Not that I know of. The card alone is just fine.