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Ihavechangedmyname2manytimes · 18/02/2020 16:13

Sorry for posting here, but nobody answered in bereavement, so here it goes:
Next door neighbour died. Already offered my condolences to his wife (in her 70s), we embraced and she cried, we had good talk.
Shall I write a card, too? I am asking not because I do not want to write card to her, but maybe it's too much?

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Disquieted1 · 18/02/2020 16:15

Send the card.

AryaStarkWolf · 18/02/2020 16:21

I think she would appreciate it, write it

phoenixrosehere · 18/02/2020 16:23

Is she a card person?

I see a card more for people who I can’t talk to or be there for in person. It would seem odd imo (I know others would disagree) to give a card if I already personally face to face offered my condolences, hugged and talked to the person. Why would a card be necessary? You’re neighbors and as long as you have said and shown you’re there if she needs anything, there isn’t a need for a card.

Alsohuman · 18/02/2020 16:26

Send the card and, if you were feeling generous, some flowers. These small kindnesses mean the world when you’re newly bereaved.

Connie222 · 18/02/2020 16:33

Card and flowers. I’m sure the gesture will be appreciated.

Geoffreythecat · 18/02/2020 16:36

Can I make a suggestion? Send a card, and possibly flowers, after the funeral. It's really comforting to have something like that when all the build up and actual funeral are over, and the cards/flowers have all stopped.

ConcernedAuntie · 18/02/2020 16:37

I hate sympathy cards. One comes through the door. You read it, it makes you cry again. You get yourself together and then another card comes through the door and it starts all over again.

I know this is just me.

But I know that when I have lost someone close that my friends and family will feel sympathy for me, they don't need to send a card to prove it. Just a squeeze of the hand next time they see me and then carry on as usual works for me.

KatherineJaneway · 18/02/2020 16:38

Yes, send a card, flowers if you can afford. It helped me when my Mum died.

IceCreamFace · 18/02/2020 16:38

Send the card. It's lovely that you also offered sympathies in person but I'm sure she'll appreciate also having a card to put up.

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