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Wording you can use as it stands, or change to suit. These are the thank you cards Irish families send after a funeral, and the examples below cover most situations.
An acknowledgement card says who it is from, says thank you, and names what you are thanking people for: their sympathy, Mass cards, flowers, letters or help. It is short by design. Four to six lines is plenty, and the name of the person who died usually appears in the first line.
Swap in your own names and details. Every example fits on our acknowledgement cards, and we will tell you before printing if your wording needs trimming.
The wording most Irish families use. It thanks people for each of the things they are likely to have done.
When you want to name what people sent.
For a family that would rather not mention Mass or prayers.
For an A7 card, or when the card also carries a photograph and a verse.
When the card comes from one person rather than the whole family.
When a son or daughter is writing for the family.
A line to add when you want to thank particular people.
When the card goes out before the month's mind and the family want people to know.
The card usually carries a short heading above the wording. The ones families choose most often are “Thank You”, “In Grateful Appreciation”, “With Sincere Thanks” and “A Heartfelt Thank You”. You can also write your own, or leave the heading out.
Three things: who the card is from, a thank you, and what you are thanking people for. A typical Irish example is: "The family of the late Mary O'Brien wish to express their sincere thanks for your kind expression of sympathy on their recent sad loss. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions."
There is no fixed rule. Most families send them in the weeks after the funeral, often around the month's mind. A card that arrives later is still welcome.
No. The printed wording is enough. Many families add a short handwritten line or a signature for close friends and relatives, which is why some choose the larger A6 card.
Anyone who sent a Mass card, flowers, a letter or a donation, came to the funeral, or helped the family. If you are working from a sympathy book or a list of Mass cards, that is your list.
Only if one will be. The line "The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions" is traditional and is usually included when the family is arranging a Mass for those who sympathised. Leave it out if not.
Yes. Any design on this site can be printed as an acknowledgement card, so it can match the memorial card, bookmark or wallet card.
We print acknowledgement cards in three sizes: A7 from €73 for 50, A6 from €85 for 50, and a four page folded card from €110 for 50. Envelopes, design and delivery in Ireland and the UK are included. Choose a design, pay, and send us the wording afterwards. If you would rather talk it through, ring 021 235 7080.
