Pointers from a grief guide, a hospice administrator, and an advice columnist on writing condolence notes, as well as thoughtful cards to send. Advertisement. SKIP ADVERTISEMENT ...

Ultimately, deciding whether you put money in a sympathy card is about the family's comfort. If you can ease their burden during this time of grief, it's perfectly appropriate to do that.

What to write in a sympathy card to express your sincere condolences An expert shares how to craft a meaningful message that acknowledges their pain and offers support. Aug. 31, 2022, 5:22 PM EDT ...

Dear Miss Manners: Somewhere along the line, I was led to believe that a handwritten note was preferable to a printed card for expressing sympathy. I've been sending handwritten notes on notecards ...

It is peculiar to think that a mass stamped expression -- “Sympathy,” or in the case of letters of thanks, “Thank you” -- is better than the personal, handwritten word.

What do you do when you’re overwhelmed by an outpouring of support? What about when you’re not?

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Somewhere along the line, I was led to believe that a handwritten note was preferable to a printed card for expressing sympathy. I've been sending handwritten notes on notecards ...