https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 06 May 2026 07:19:01 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/funeral-gift-etiquette#post-1955366 Fri, 21 Nov 2014 19:23:21 +0000 cait 1955366@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MaryM: That (the paper plates &amp; plastic wear) is a really good, thoughtful idea. I never would have thought of that! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/funeral-gift-etiquette#post-1955350 Fri, 21 Nov 2014 19:17:34 +0000 QueensBee 1955350@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been sending food from Goldbely.com to families experiencing a loss recently.</p> <p>ETA: And making a donation to a charity in their honor if they list one. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/funeral-gift-etiquette#post-1955187 Fri, 21 Nov 2014 17:11:41 +0000 babycanuck 1955187@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Plant trees - there are lots of charities online that will do it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/funeral-gift-etiquette#post-1955171 Fri, 21 Nov 2014 17:05:17 +0000 Ra 1955171@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Or is there an "in lieu of flowers..." charity you can make a donation to? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/funeral-gift-etiquette#post-1955167 Fri, 21 Nov 2014 17:04:07 +0000 Ra 1955167@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I almost always send an Edible Arrangement. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/funeral-gift-etiquette#post-1955157 Fri, 21 Nov 2014 17:01:42 +0000 mauxie 1955157@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hmm, maybe a memorial type of ornament? stone for a garden? figurine? </p> <p><a href="http://www.personalizationmall.com/Personalized-Sympathy-Gifts-Personalized-Memorial-Gifts-d1161.dept?storeid=32&#038;did=55703&#038;wordID=11908810040&#038;gclid=CMPnzbDZjMICFVVsfgodfHwA-w" rel="nofollow">http://www.personalizationmall.com/Personalized-Sympathy-Gifts-Personalized-Memorial-Gifts-d1161.dept?storeid=32&#038;did=55703&#038;wordID=11908810040&#038;gclid=CMPnzbDZjMICFVVsfgodfHwA-w</a></p> <p>That's really sweet of you and your coworkers ~ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/funeral-gift-etiquette#post-1955156 Fri, 21 Nov 2014 17:01:22 +0000 MaryM 1955156@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh, a third idea I almost forgot about...</p> <p>A group of my friends chipped in when my dad died and bought a TON of paper plates, cups, napkins, silverware, etc. </p> <p>That way when people came over and we served the food people had brought us, we also didn't have to worry about doing any dishes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/funeral-gift-etiquette#post-1955153 Fri, 21 Nov 2014 17:00:14 +0000 MaryM 1955153@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Maybe instead of flowers, do an edible arrangement? Most of the food people send is not at all healthy. My family has really appreciated it when we've received their fruit arrangements. </p> <p>Or, my roommate used to always send Cheryl's cookies. they're amazing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/funeral-gift-etiquette#post-1955141 Fri, 21 Nov 2014 16:55:44 +0000 BunnyDragon 1955141@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My coworker's mom passed away so I wanted to collect money from everyone at work to get something for her. Her family is Filipino Catholic. I'm going to get a sympathy card for everyone to sign and flowers, but wanted to add something else. I know many people make meals for the family, but I don't see anyone volunteering to make something and I really don't have much time to go shopping, cook and deliver the meal. I plan to attend the rosary and the mass as long as I can before my shift begins and I plan to give the family the card and the flowers then. </p>