Would it be tacky to enclose pictures of my children in a sympathy card to

[MJN]

relatives we have not seen in many years? I don't want to be offensive or tacky.

Thanks,

Molly

[Jean in Newcastle]

I don't see why it would be either offensive or tacky. I think if your main message is one of comfort then the picture can be offered as a source of comfort too. Well, I just thought of one instance in which it could be highly insensitive - if the death you are sympathizing with were one of a child.

[katilac]

I personally would not send the picture in a sympathy card - I would focus on condolences only, or fond memories of the deceased if that's applicable.

Rather, I would send a follow-up note a couple of days later, saying that you thought they might enjoy seeing the kids.

[Mrs. H.]

I have some relatives who would become offended, saying I was trying to take the focus off their loss and focus it on my children. However, if I received a sympathy card with a picture of someone's children, I would not be offended (unless I had lost a child). But everyone is different

You could choose instead to send the sympathy card alone, then send a short note and the picture a week later or so, when the family is in more need of cheering up by a picture of cute kids than sympathy.

[readwithem]

I personally would not send the picture in a sympathy card - I would focus on condolences only, or fond memories of the deceased if that's applicable.

Rather, I would send a follow-up note a couple of days later, saying that you thought they might enjoy seeing the kids.


Agree with this.

[Ellie]

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[JudoMom]

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[one l michele]

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