Dear Queenie,
What are you supposed to do when you send a sympathy card to someone who is in mourning? Are you supposed to also send money or make a donation to some charity?—Death notice Etty Ket
Dear Etty Ket,
The purpose of a sympathy card is to express your condolences. Anything more than that is up to you. If the bereaved is/are in need, it would be kind to send money, but is not a requirement. A charitable donation in the name of the deceased would also be kindness, but again is not a requirement.
