TAS 2 Posted May 15, 2006 What is the appropriate amount to drop in the envelope? Realizing of course that there are diff. amounts based on how well you know someone. What is a good rule of thumb? TIA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Motorcycle Boy 0 Posted May 15, 2006 Depends on the charity or foundation and how you feel about it. Giving something is better than giving nothing if you feel it is a worthwhile charity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
[zombie] 0 Posted May 15, 2006 i've never been to a funeral as an adult...people give money? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAS 2 Posted May 15, 2006 ' date='May 15 2006, 10:52 AM' post='2424806']i've never been to a funeral as an adult...people give money? Are you thinking of "passing' to reap the benies? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
[zombie] 0 Posted May 15, 2006 Are you thinking of "passing' to reap the benies? that AND the insurance money...? i'm a fool to pass that up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAS 2 Posted May 15, 2006 ' date='May 15 2006, 10:58 AM' post='2424822']that AND the insurance money...? i'm a fool to pass that up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davebg 0 Posted May 15, 2006 ' date='May 15 2006, 04:52 PM' post='2424806']i've never been to a funeral as an adult...people give money? I have been to a funeral as an adult. I've seen where the family has requested that people dontate to a charity or foundation instead of sending flowers (especially if the person died of a particular disease or something.) I've also seen as Catholic funuerals/wakes where people put these card-things in like a card tree of some sort. But I have NEVAH seen people giving cash gifts at a funeral. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAS 2 Posted May 15, 2006 I have been to a funeral as an adult. I've seen where the family has requested that people dontate to a charity or foundation instead of sending flowers (especially if the person died of a particular disease or something.) I've also seen as Catholic funuerals/wakes where people put these card-things in like a card tree of some sort. But I have NEVAH seen people giving cash gifts at a funeral. Perhaps it is more of a cultural thing. My FIL passed and there were thousands of dollars received. I think it is more of a "help w/ the expenses" type of thing. Dunno???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davebg 0 Posted May 15, 2006 Perhaps it is more of a cultural thing. My FIL passed and there were thousands of dollars received. I think it is more of a "help w/ the expenses" type of thing. Dunno???? Was your FIL a "made" man? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAS 2 Posted May 15, 2006 Was your FIL a "made" man? Not that I know of, but...dunno? No wonder he hated me.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FranksTanks 0 Posted May 15, 2006 [Chaz Reingold] Grief is nature's most powerful aphrodisiac. [/Chaz Reingold] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAS 2 Posted May 15, 2006 [Chaz Reingold] Grief is nature's most powerful aphrodisiac. [/Chaz Reingold] ???? As usual, don't get it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FranksTanks 0 Posted May 15, 2006 ????As usual, don't get it! Sorry. It's from Wedding Crashers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PartyHair 0 Posted May 15, 2006 Perhaps it is more of a cultural thing. My FIL passed and there were thousands of dollars received. I think it is more of a "help w/ the expenses" type of thing. Dunno???? Are you by chance Mexican-American?! In my experience, cash isn't presented to the family; it's usually either for flowers or for the charity the family requested. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAS 2 Posted May 15, 2006 Are you by chance Mexican-American?! In my experience, cash isn't presented to the family; it's usually either for flowers or for the charity the family requested. American-yes Mexican-no Often times in Hawaii, the obituary will say no money, but a donation to a specific charity would be preferred. Could just be here though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
