“You don’t have to [write a thank-you note] for funeral flowers.” Now, I’d likely still write thank-you notes in those ...

There are times when a standard thank-you note just won’t cut it, and in those instances, you’ll want to send a more elaborate token of appreciation their way. If you’re stuck on what to buy ...

like if you thank someone for the flowers they sent for watching their pet when they were away,” said Ms. Pantzer, who started her brand to revive the tradition of written letters.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband recently passed, and I sent thank-you notes to everyone who gave a monetary gift or sent flowers. Are thank-you notes required to those who attended the wake services?

(Between us, I will admit that my favorite gifts are notes of appreciation from students and parents.) In return, I have always taken the time to write careful and personal thank-you notes for ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband recently passed, and I sent thank-you notes to everyone who gave a monetary gift or sent flowers. Are thank-you notes required to those who attended the wake services?