need advice- sympathy gift

tunatartare · #1 05-03-2006, 02:56 PM

May 16th is going to be six months since my housemate passed away. Especially since it falls right after Mother's Day, I wanted to send her family something to let them know that I'm thinking about them. Originally I wanted to send flowers, but shipping for that is too expensive. It was like $21 shipping for a $35 bouquet. What are some other nice things that I can do to let them know that their family is in my thoughts and prayers?

Rudey · #2 05-03-2006, 03:11 PM

I always thought a card is the best gift someone can give if it's personal. But maybe that's just me.

-Rudey

KSigkid · #3 05-03-2006, 03:32 PM

I've always gone with a card.

adpiucf · #4 05-03-2006, 03:58 PM

Send a handwritten note or card. You can also have a tree planted in her memory or make a donation to a charity that would be important to the family. You'll spend a lot less money and have a gift that means a whole lot more.

WCUgirl · #5 05-03-2006, 04:15 PM

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Originally posted by adpiucf
You can also have a tree planted in her memory

I vote for this one!

tunatartare · #6 05-03-2006, 04:28 PM

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Originally posted by adpiucf
You can also have a tree planted in her memory

how would I go about doing this?

Rudey · #7 05-03-2006, 04:37 PM

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Originally posted by KLPDaisy
how would I go about doing this?

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&l...ry&btnG=Search

-Rudey

NutBrnHair · #8 05-03-2006, 04:44 PM

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Originally posted by KLPDaisy
Originally I wanted to send flowers, but shipping for that is too expensive. It was like $21 shipping for a $35 bouquet.

If you want to send flowers -- contact a local florist in the town where you are sending the bouquet. You can charge the flowers over the phone & there should not be a delivery charge.