Karen1956

When my Dad passed, we LOVED the online condolences. Many people don't have addresses anymore and to us, it was a wonderful way to hear from old friends from school, former neighbors, etc.

TacoMama

I have done it because sometimes I cannot make the funeral home visit or it is too far to go and I want the family to know asap that I am thinking about them. I have some health problems and it is hard sometimes to get out.

earthwalker

I didn't even know this existed. I do always send cards.

Anniedeb

I usually send a card, but there have been times when I've found about someone's passing several weeks after the fact. Usually these online books stay open for a year, so I'll use it then.

milikaa1

I think it is a personal choice, it does not bother me if someone does it, but I think that with the technology we have today it is easier to just use the computer, it is fast, but I like to send a card, it is so personal, you took the time to pick out a card and hand write you sentiments....

katesnanna

I wasn't aware there was such a thing as an online book but I don't attend many funerals. I'll be 64 this year and have only been to 6 funerals in my life. DH who served 20 years in the Air Force has attended many. At one stage he attended 3 or 4 in one week - 2 in one day.
I think online books are fine for people who have been active in the community but for family and close friends I would want to make it personal. I'm in two minds about flowers and cards. I remember when my Dad died- my Mum became upset all over again with each delivery. I eventually just put them amongst the others and said nothing. When she was able to deal with it I gave her all the cards.

Sandygirl

It is a service provded through the funeral home. You can access it thru a link in the online newspaper obitury or just go directly to the funeral home and post on the obituary listed on their site.

Sandy

Sandygirl

It is never too late to send a card . Or use the online but the ones I have seen shut down at 30 days. Then you would need to go directly to the funeral home website to post.

I recently found out about a former co-worker passing last July. I heard about it thru another co-worker. I posted my condolence on the funeral home obituary website. I had not seen this nice lady for over a decade but she was a wonderful, hardworking and conscientious employee. I wanted her family to know that others loved their mother too !

Sandy

suzanprincess

Thank you for initiating this thread, as it reminded me I wanted to look for the online guestbook of a friend who died a couple of weeks ago. I missed signing the guestbook at his funeral, and couldn't send a card as I know none of his children's addresses. Now I've been able to leave a message for them. What non-member would ever guess the varied benefits of the Quilting Board!

Stitchnripper

Like many above, I do both. I know my family has gotten comfort from the on line entries, so I do that, and I also send a card, make a call, visit, flowers, donations, as the family desires.