https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 05 Apr 2026 08:42:53 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/condolence-gift-when-sibling-dies-young#post-2830357 Sat, 23 Jun 2018 23:45:31 +0000 Amorini 2830357@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@crazydoglady: @Grace: @autumnleaves: @wrkbrk: Thanks so much for these suggestions. I’m going to offer them all up to DH and have him decide what sounds best.</p> <p>When my brother died, one thing that I was surprised about was that literally any kind gesture was so welcome. Prior to that experience, I had never experienced a death with someone I was very close to and had been worried about getting it “right” or saying the “right” words, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/condolence-gift-when-sibling-dies-young#post-2830347 Sat, 23 Jun 2018 20:59:37 +0000 wrkbrk 2830347@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Same agree. A nice card and gift card for some food will be appreciated. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/condolence-gift-when-sibling-dies-young#post-2830342 Sat, 23 Jun 2018 19:29:07 +0000 autumnleaves 2830342@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When my mom passed away earlier this month, my coworkers donated money to the charity we selected in lieu of flowers but a few other coworkers gave me a separate gift of cash and suggested I do something for me with it.<br /> Outside of work getting together with close friends one night was also good for my soul.<br /> ETA: oh if the coworker has a child, maybe giving him $5 or $10 to give in memory of to a cause. A friend did that with my boys and I loved it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/condolence-gift-when-sibling-dies-young#post-2830312 Sat, 23 Jun 2018 11:30:20 +0000 Grace 2830312@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A coworker made a donation to Cancer Care when my dad died of cancer. We hadn’t made a request for donations, but I still thought it was really sweet. I wouldn’t rule out an in memorium donation to the Diabetes Foundation or the Addictions Foundation or anything elae that makes sense. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/condolence-gift-when-sibling-dies-young#post-2830301 Sat, 23 Jun 2018 09:21:42 +0000 crazydoglady 2830301@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What about a heartfelt note with a gift certificate to his favorite restaurant inside so he doesn't have to think about dinner for a night when they get back into town? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/condolence-gift-when-sibling-dies-young#post-2830299 Sat, 23 Jun 2018 07:55:29 +0000 Amorini 2830299@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH’s manages an employee at his company whose brother died for complications of alcoholism/diabetes. They have gotten to be friends outside of work so it’s more than an acquaintance but not a close friend. The workplace is sending flowers but DH wants to do something personally. There isn’t a place to make donations and the family/funeral is not close (so sending food is out). Knowing DH, he would like to do send/give a token gift to let him know we are sorry for his loss. I lost a brother less than a year ago to addiction so I feel for the guy, but I can’t come up with anything even from my own experience. I just remember that a handwritten card with a heartfelt personal note can feel so touching and yet I think DH feels like he needs to do more. </p>