Is it appropriate to send a child a gift basket after their parent dies?

I think your thoughts and your time would be more appreciated and needed.


Any gifts would be a reminder of their loss. What the child needs is hugs, reassurance and friends committed to their on-going well being.


Hugs too.Is it appropriate to send a child a gift basket after their parent dies?
It depends on what you put in the gift basket.





I assume you are talking about a young child, under 10 years old.





Maybe put in some of their favorite toys/book/candy/games you know that they like. That way they are familiar with these things and they can take comfort in knowing you care about them.





Otherwise, I'd just send this child a stuffed animal that they can hold and offer your hugs and kisses of support.Is it appropriate to send a child a gift basket after their parent dies?
Send her a condolence letter telling her that she is in your thoughts and if she needs to talk or just a hug, that you're always going to be there for her. A teddy at the funeral to help comfort her is okay, but a gift basket is a bit...crass.
I think a gift basket is in poor taste, I would say nothing would be better than perhaps a nice pic of their parent in a frame, when the time is right, but nothing for now. No presents