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Old 05-06-2007, 10:14 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Death of father-in-law's dad...what to do?

My wife's grandfather passed away. He had been sick for a good while so it was not a surprise. Due to work etc we may not be able to make the funeral. We will try, though.

I don't know what the protocol is in the US. In my native country, I would send a thing called "adressi" which is a large, distinguished-looking sympathy card, whether or not I could attend the funeral. But in the States, I don't know what is appropriate.

Especially since he was my wife's grandfather, hence making him "sort of" my family as well, through my wife anyway.

I don't know what kind of gesture would be warranted and not over-the-top, to my wife's parents and her grandmother.
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Old 05-06-2007, 01:17 PM   #2 (permalink)
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If you cant make the funeral, a card for the grandmother would be great. When my grandfather died last summer they asked Dave to be a pallbearer, but that isnt something you can do if you cant attend the funeral.

A sympathy card will be a good idea.

I dont know how close your wife was to her grandfather, I was extremley close to mine, so it helped me a LOT that Dave just let me talk, cry and "remember"....he had a VERY big shoulder for me for about a week.

Im sorry for her loss
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Old 05-06-2007, 01:30 PM   #3 (permalink)
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I agree w/ Shani on this one. A card addressed to your wifes grandmother would prolly be best. Not something big and bold, but rather something from the heart. Im sure that would mean more to her, than a big loud card. Hope this helps, and I am sorry for your loss.
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