My long time friend lost her grandfather today. I don't get to see her often because I live 8hours away but we are very close and text multiple times daily and hang out monthly. Being 8plus months pregnant I won't be seeing her for a couple months now but would like to send her something. I don't want to send flowers or fruit basket because i personally didn't like receiving flowers for deaths and also she is jewish so its not customary to send flowers. She loves massage envy so I could send her a gift card for an extra massage to help her relax. Do you ladies have any ideas or suggestions?
Thanks in advance
I really think just a card is very thoughtful. When my grandmother passed, i was most touched by the kind words that people thought to send in cards. It really is the thought that counts in this situation.
Good points. I plan to send her family who is sitting shiva fruit or a veggie dip platter from a kosher deli nearby. But id like to also send my friend something personal for her. Thanks for the responses.
Re: What to send a grieving friend?
This is what I was going to say too.
The fruit thing was well recieved because we had a house filled with cake, cookies, and candy....
I would feel a little weird if someone sent me a massage gift card for a death in the family; seems too self indulgent during a time of grief.
I would write a sincere sympathy card and make a donation to a charity (whether favorite or a relevant charity) in honor of the deceased.