Sympathy food gift

beach-mom · ‎03-09-2010

I need a recommended online site to order a food gift basket for a friend who just lost his mother. I will be out of the state for the funeral, and I don't want to send flowers or a plant. I'd like to stay around $35-$45. Any recommendations? TIA!

Lakegirl · ‎11-18-2014

Harry and David

shan136 · ‎02-21-2015

I second Harry & David. I always use them for sympathy gifts and the food is always sent quickly and in good condition. It is a little pricier than some other options but if you look for online promo codes sometimes you can get free shipping.

ChouChou · ‎03-13-2010

When my mom passed away my bff lived in another state. She sent me a Honeybaked ham. It was so nice to have after the funeral. It was a small funeral as my mother was quite elderly and most of her friends had already passed. I got a salad, rolls and mac and cheese at Costco. My family loved it and I loved it because I didn't have to do anything special.

When my next door neighbor passed away I got one of the quarter hams for her husband so he would have something to eat and not have to cook.

beach-mom · ‎03-09-2010

Thanks everyone! I went with Harry and David. Their customer service by live chat was amazing!

sunshine45 · ‎03-09-2010

1800baskets

or

pittmananddavis.com

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shoekitty · ‎03-10-2010

No matter what you choose from Harry and David, it will look beautiful. Also, to let you know, they guarantee everything. My daughter gets holiday baskets for the kids from her husbands gramma. Sometimes, (since we live in CA_) the chocolates have been melted to smithereens. Especially at Easter! She calls the CS, and they send a new basket

Tigriss · ‎03-12-2010

I would do a Honey Baked Ham. It could be easily frozen for later use.

Fribwl · ‎07-07-2013

Another good one is a Cheese and meat basket. It can be refrigerated and won't go to waste.

PeterDM · ‎07-30-2014

Whatever you do, don't use 1-800Flowers. A few years back, I ordered a large Hydrangea arrangement to send to a friend who lost her mom. They sent the correct card, but the wrong gift. The card said "My deepest sympathies to you and your family. I hope this provides a little lift in this moment of sadness." They sent 2 dozen yellow, smiley-face balloons. I didn't hear about it for a year, and from another friend. I was mortified.