Is it appropriate to send a group condolence card?

Question

Someone I know on a friendly level lost her dad recently. A group of us kind of have the same relationship with her and I wonder if it's ok to send a card and maybe a collection of food/money as well, all together? Or, should they be separate and therefore more personal?

Answer 1

I think that as long as it is tastefully given, and given from the heart, that the gesture will be appreciated. I think that at this time of loss in her life, any random kindness will be much needed. Sympathy and condolences should never be turned away. Best of luck hun!

Answer 2

I think a group card would be fine. Don't send money, unless that's the normal thing where you are. My co-workers and I did when a friend's father died, but we knew he was paying for the funeral because there was no insurance. I've never done anything like that before, but others seemed to think it was fine. When my mother died a couple years ago, I would have appreciated it if my groups had sent a card or spiritual bouquet. It's always thoughtful to take a casserolle over to someone's house when they're grieving.

Answer 3

If it was a group of co-workers it would be one thing to send a group condolence card, but I think it would be weird for a random group of acquaintances to do so.

Answer 4

Yes, absolutely fine.