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Sending a bereavement card to someone you haven't seen for years

(40 Posts)
HS62 Mon 10-Feb-25 13:28:13

I think it's a lovely idea, and nothing inappropriate about it. I think it's expected that long forgotten people get in touch when they find out about someone they knew well died. I've just recently done it myself, and there were no hard feelings from their relatives . In fact, they appreciated that I remembered their loved one.

Devorgilla Sun 09-Feb-25 20:28:59

Yes, send the card. It can do no harm and may give them comfort that you remembered the time you had with them.

Busybeejay1 Sun 09-Feb-25 20:25:06

I would send a message.I am sure they will appreciate a kind message.It shows you are thinking about them.
Barbarax

RosieandherMaw Sun 09-Feb-25 20:16:13

I think GrannyIvy has been outvoted.
I too would send a card, from my own experience it will be appreciated.

GrannyIvy Sun 09-Feb-25 19:49:07

Too many years gone by if you never kept any contact why bother 🤷‍♀️ Sorry over 30, years ago since last contact ….

Cossy Sun 09-Feb-25 19:26:31

Yes, I would too.

JamesandJon33 Sun 09-Feb-25 19:17:54

Yes I would too. You obviously loved him once, it would be a lovely gesture

Georgesgran Sun 09-Feb-25 19:09:55

Yes - wearing the boot on the other foot, I think your ex-boyfriend would appreciate the gesture,

Barleyfields Sun 09-Feb-25 18:57:36

I think that would be kind. You only get one chance at this sort of thing.

Babs03 Sun 09-Feb-25 18:56:52

Yes do it. Is a really nice gesture. Am sure the brother will appreciate that you remembered her.
xx

crazyH Sun 09-Feb-25 18:50:51

Yes - that’s very kind of you and I’m sure it will be appreciated.

Mt61 Sun 09-Feb-25 18:48:42

Yes. An absolutely kind gesture. We had loads of cards from people from years gone by, for dad. I think your ex will be pleased that you remembered his sister with fondness.

MissAdventure Sun 09-Feb-25 18:48:19

Yes, I'd do that.

It doesnt seem you'd be overstepping the mark at all.

Poppyred Sun 09-Feb-25 18:47:43

I would …..

Retired65 Sun 09-Feb-25 18:43:30

I have just learnt that my ex boyfriend's sister has died. I haven't seen him since 1987. We went out together for over 16 years but he never wanted to get married or have children. He has remained unmarried. He was very close to his sister. I knew his sister, went on holiday together with boyfriend plus bought Christmas presents for each other.

I am unable to go to the funeral but I wondered about sending a card and enquiring from the funeral director about flowers or donation to a charity.

What to you think?