I just found out our neighbors father passed away a few weeks ago. Im sure he was in his 80s. So i got a card to bring over, but should i also bake them something? Bring flowers? A plant? Im not sure what the appropraite thing to do would be. We are not close neighbors but very friendly and talk whenever we see each other outside, etc. I wouldnt mind doing more than a card, im just not sure what i should do. Thanks Mamas.
I really appreciated the food when my mother passed. I had to step up and take charge of everything and everyone. It was good to not have to worry about feeding everybody.
A simple card is fine, but adding a plant or something you baked makes it a really nice statement. No need to spend a lot of money - just something to show you thought of them. (not flowers, though - too funerally)
I like the idea of a card and a baked dinner, they are probably pretty tired and if the motheris still alive they will be helping her out and may not have time for a nice meal...something that can be frozen easily if needbe.
This is really morbid that I think like this, but I never give flowers so the greiver can just watch them die. :(
I gave my neighbor a pretty plant when her mom died and 2 years later she still has it. I wonder if she feels a lot of pressure to keep it alive though? See, Im crazy!
Bake some cookies!
You could always make a casserole or a dish for them. Bake some cookies etc. Food is always a comfort in times like these.
I like the idea of a nice plant! When my husband's grandmother passed away a few years ago we took home one of the plants that were sent to the funeral home - it in our kitchen and is a little reminder of grandma =)
I have always like plants. Something easy to care for like ivy or a peace lily. African violets are pretty, too.
I can't stand flowers since my dear mamas funeral. I don't even like to smell them, it takes my mind right back to that casket. A card is enough but if you want to give "a gift" maybe a fruit basket or a gift card to a restaurant would be good. Flowers make me sad and I completely agree with molly. Just knowing your thinking of them helps immensely.
yep a plant is great ! so sweet of you.
