Should I still send a card?

Yes. Even a short message tells them someone remembered.

What should I leave out?

A cheerful greeting on its own, any account of how the person died, and words that call the loss a blessing.

Can I say I'm praying for them?

If they share your faith, yes. If you aren't sure, I am thinking of you is just as kind.

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What do you write in a Christmas card to someone who is grieving?

Q: What do you write in a Christmas card to someone who is grieving?

Say their name, gently. Say that you are thinking of them, and write the name of the person who died. A few lines are enough, and a small memory or one specific offer of help is welcome if you have one. This is common practice among hospice and grief groups, and a few gentle lines are better than silence.

Say their name, gently

Say that you are thinking of them, and write the name of the person who died. A few lines are enough, and a small memory or one specific offer of help is welcome if you have one. This is common practice among hospice and grief groups, and a few gentle lines are better than silence.

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Should I still send a card?: Yes. Even a short message tells them someone remembered.
What should I leave out?: A cheerful greeting on its own, any account of how the person died, and words that call the loss a blessing.
Can I say I'm praying for them?: If they share your faith, yes. If you aren't sure, I am thinking of you is just as kind.

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