Funerals can be emotionally exhausting, so don't stress if you're feeling overwhelmed at the prospect of having to write ...

Which sympathy thank you cards are best? During a period of mourning, it can be difficult to find the strength to carry on. Leaning on our loved ones around us can be one of the only things that ...

Q: Etiquette on funerals: Are you obligated to send thank-you notes for flowers and memorial checks? Funeral was in December 2015, and I’ve received nothing. Would love to see an article on ...

Miss Manners: No, you aren’t owed a thank-you note for attending a funeral. Published: Feb. 18, 2025, 11:30 a.m. ... and I sent thank-you notes to everyone who gave a monetary gift or sent flowers.

Miss Manners: I offended a friend when I didn’t send her a thank-you note for attending my husband’s wake Published: Feb. 18, 2025, 6:00 a.m. Judith Martin pens the Miss Manners column.