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L3376876 Posted 10 years ago
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receive condolence money

On a obituary, is it proper to write "Thanks, but we don't receive condolence money" if the deceased's family would like funeral attenders to save their money? Thanks,
  

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L3376876 On an obituary, is it proper to write "Thanks, but we don't receive condolence money" It is a bit casual for the occasion. I suggest: The family declines with appreciation any gifts of condolence money.

  • L3376876 On an obituary, is it proper to write "Thanks, but we don't receive condolence money" It is a bit casual for the occasion.
  • I suggest: The family declines with appreciation any gifts of condolence money.
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L3376876On an obituary, is it proper to write "Thanks, but we don't receive condolence money"
It is a bit casual for the occasion. I suggest:

The family declines with appreciation any gifts of condolence money.
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Thanks, that's so wonderful
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The giving of condolence money is not a feature of every culture.
In Canada, I have never heard of this being done.
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L3376876Thanks, that's so wonderful
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