Reply to Letter of Condolence

Every letter of condolence should be acknowledged by a personal note. Do not buy 'thank you' cards. The reply need not be written promptly. It can be short or long. Here are some examples :

Declining Offer of Help

90 Greenwich Road

London, UK SW9 4NT

6 December 2009

Dear Victor,

Thank you for your flowers and note of sympathy, and for your offer to help.

I'm afraid there's not much you can do. We are getting used to our loss slowly.

Yours sincerely,

Erin

Thanks for Help

90 Greenwich Road

London, UK SW9 4NT

6 December 2009

Dear Victor,

Thank you for your flowers and note of sympathy, and for your offer to help.

You have been wonderful. I really don't know what I would have done without you. Thank you for everything.

Yours sincerely,

Erin

Reply for Someone Else

The letter of thanks can be sent by someone else on your behalf.

90 Greenwich Road

London, UK SW9 4NT

6 December 2009

Dear Victor,

We would like you to know how much we appreciated the flowers and letter of sympathy you sent. You have been very kind.

Yours sincerely,

Erin