How to Word Funeral Thank You Notes
If you are in charge of writing out the thank you notes for the guest that recently attended a family member's funeral, you may be having trouble deciding what to write. The best approach is to address each person individually and add a short note of personal thanks to each guest.
- Determine who should receive a thank you card after a funeral service. It is not necessary to send everyone who attended the funeral a thank you note. Recognize those who helped out with the food, flowers, pallbearers, as well as other guests who donated their time to help.
- Make out a list of who is going to be receiving the thank you notes. Include the full name and address of each person on a separate sheet of paper so that you can easily address the thank you notes once you are finished writing them out.
- Write out a spiritual bible verse that is fitting if you wish, or if the other party is a spiritual person. You can use the verse that was included on the funeral card, or choose a different one if you prefer.
- Address each thank you note personally by starting out the written part with the person’s name who is receiving the card. Address the person in the same manner that you would normally address them in person.
- Include a personal note that explains the services that the person helped with such as "Thank you for the nice flowers, they were wonderful." Be sure to include the service that they provided so that they know that you noticed and appreciated their kindness.
- Address all of the envelopes with the full name and address of each person who will be receiving a thank you note, along with your full name address so that they thank you notes can be returned to you if they are unable to be delivered.