We have an acquaintance who's father has just passed away, and I was wondering whether it would be suitable to make the family a cookie bouquet? I'm not really a "card" person, but I'd like to do something

Has anyone else done this, and if so, what sort of cookies do you suggest???

express sympathy now verbally.

wait about 5 days.

surprise them w/ a homemade meal

in the depression that sets in afterwards .. even simple tasks like cooking become a chore.

Honestly that wouldn't do much for me - at least a bouquet on sticks, etc. If you made lovely cookies and put them in a simple paper box (paper mache type) with tissue paper, I'd appreciate that. But cookie bouquets connote happiness and jovial moods to me.

I agree with Doug - a homecooked meal and then your cookies for dessert - yes!

Whatever you decide, your heart is in the right place. I hope your acquaintance's family find peace.

Christy

I agree. Having been on the receiving end recently, I think it is a great idea to wait 5 days and then send a meal. We were inundated with food from friends and family in the first two-three days, and much of it went to waste because we couldn't fit it in the fridge. And then, all of a sudden, we didn't have a scrap in the house.

I agree with Doug-taking the time to verbally express your thoughts will mean alot to your friends-the food later will be very much appreciated, I know I did when I lost my mother-"life has to go on" but you don't feel much like going through it so fixing dinner or something in a few days after all the busy work is done and your friends have time to sit and think will be a comfort.

I agree with Doug. I wouldn't suggest a bouquet of cookies for dessert or happily decorated with sprinkles and bright colour kind of cookies. I'd go for a shortbread or tea time cookie.

Wow! i have a similar question! What about if it was a Professor? and it has already been a week?
The story:
My early class has the most wonderful professor. She came in looking very frazzled and told us her mother just passed last night! We were in shock. Now we haven't had class all week because she went to a conference in CA. Would a cookie or even cupcake bouquet be appropriate then!??

Sorry to Highjack your thread!!

I grew up with the "take food over right now because they have to feed all of those people who are coming in for the funeral" idea. I'd never considered the 5-day-later thing. That is such a good idea!

Nice idea...but I agree some homemade meals would be so appreciated at a time like that.

OMG! I am gonna cry! That is a wonderful idea!!! Thank you Doug!