Acknowledgment Etiquette

The following suggestions are provided for acknowledging those who took part in the funeral service and expressed their sympathy. Within two weeks of the funeral:

• Send a personal note to the clergy thanking them for their help. If a gratuity is offered, it may be included with the note.
• Send a note to the pallbearers and friends who volunteered services, sent flowers, made offerings, contributed memorials, gave money, or provided food.
• Reply to letters and telegrams with a brief note. Sympathy cards do not require a reply.