A memorial thank you card is a heartfelt way to express gratitude to those who were there to support you during a difficult time. It also offers a way to honor the memory of your loved one while showing appreciation for those who offered their condolences, kindness, and support. Therefore, crafting such a card requires sensitivity and attention to detail.
Let’s see how to do it right.
Layout selection
It is about setting the right tone for the message. Typically, it should be simple and elegant, reflecting the solemnity of the occasion. Designing a perfect layout for memorial thank you cards requires you to consider a few things, such as:
Size and shape: Keeping it simple, you can choose a standard folded card of5 x 7 inches. However, there can be other choices like a postcard style design or smaller.
Front cover: You can include a meaningful image like a serene landscape or floral design or even a photo of the departed. People also prefer religious symbols or spiritual images, which represent the personality of the person being honored.
Inside and back: It contains the space for a heartfelt message, offering an overall clean and well-balanced look.
Image selection
The image on the front of the card should convey peace, love or a personal meaning. For the image, you can choose a picture of deceased, or prefer beautiful and calming natural scenes like sunset or doves or flowers. Apart from that, you can even choose a symbol of faith or culture.
Font selection and color scheme
Selecting the right color scheme or palette is also essential for creating a respectful and readable card.
Write a thoughtful message
Your message is the most important part of the memorial thank you card. While expressing your gratitude for the recipient, it should also reflect that their gesture has been honored.
Personalization of card
You can also personalize the card by adding a personal touch through a short hand-written note or signature.
Apart from that, you can also include a meaningful quote, religious verses, or a poem.
Printing and finishing
After finalizing the design, you can get it printed by a professional printer on a high-quality paper to ensure an elegant appeal. Soft, sheen appearance is preferred for memorial thank you cards rather than a glossy finish.
You can start sending memorial thank you cards 2-4 weeks after the funeral. However, there’s no best time to send the cards.