Do you send sympathy cards in the UK when someone dies?

[daneuse27]

It might even be an old/outdated practice, I'm not too sure. My best friend is English and his nan just died of ovarian cancer. I'd like to send him and his parents a sympathy card, but if its unusual or not really done in the UK then perhaps I won't. Maybe some of you UK ladies know whether it would be appropriate to send one?

She just passed away on Halloween, and I'm currently in the US now - it may take a few weeks for the card to arrive if I do send one, would that be too late?

Thanks! x

 

[Tasha]

Yes it is normal to send sympathy cards in the UK. Thoughts are always appreciated even if it does take a few weeks to arrive x

 

[Mummy May]

Yes, I would send one. It might even be nice that it will be a bit later because it will show you are still thinking of them xx

 

[RileysMummy]

I'd never had a sympathy card whilst living in the UK but then I'd only ever lost my aunty so not immediate family. I lost my son mid pregnancy in 2009 just a few months after leaving Germany and got alot of sorry for your loss cards, maybe from the army and my german friends. I did find it so odd because I'd never had them before but also really meant alot to be. I'd send it hun xx

 

[lucy_x]

Yes we use them in the UK. Im sure the fact that you have them in your thoughts will mean a lot even if it does take a little while to arrive! x

 

[Ceejay123]

Yeah we definitely use them - but they're not expected iykwim? I think it's a lovely gesture. x

 

[Baby France]

Yes we send them. I think that its a lovely gesture too x

 

[Mummy2B21]

Yes we send them in the UK hun and i think your friend would really appreciate it x

 

[Princess Lou]

They aren't expected but most people send them.

When my Mum passed away in 2009 my sister and I must have received 150 between us.

 

[rebeccalouise]

yes, my close friend died a month ago & I sent his family a sympathy card. it's not expected of you but it is a nice thing to do, shows support I guess.

 

[Tegans Mama]

Yes we do still send them. My mums neighbour passed away about a month ago and we sent her husband one.

 

[daneuse27]

Thanks ladies xx

 

[Bevziibubble]

Yes, I think it is a nice gesture