How should the family acknowledge flowers, cards and donations?
Authorities on etiquette agree that a proper acknowledgment for a floral offering, mass card, or donation to charity in memoriam is a personal note. In instances where the number of such acknowledgments would cause difficulty in the writing of personal notes, acknowledgment cards, personally signed, are quite acceptable. All notes of condolence should be answered personally, and a note of appreciation should also be written to the clergy, to each of the pallbearers, and to anyone else who has been helpful in some way. An honorarium to the clergy may be made through the funeral director, and included in our bill for services. Often, the honorarium is sent directly by the family together with a note of appreciation for the clergy’s comfort and help.
