{"id":5312,"date":"2019-10-18T09:57:38","date_gmt":"2019-10-18T08:57:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.prestigehampers.co.uk\/?p=5312"},"modified":"2019-10-13T10:02:23","modified_gmt":"2019-10-13T09:02:23","slug":"sympathy-hampers-for-friends-and-loved-ones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prestigehampers.co.uk\/hamper-diaries\/sympathy-hampers-for-friends-and-loved-ones\/","title":{"rendered":"Sympathy hampers for friends and loved ones"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When somebody you know and care about loses a loved one, it is usually an extremely difficult time. During the initial stages of grief, they are most likely experiencing a variety of emotions. It can be quite a roller coaster and they can use all the support they can get. While we might instantly think of sending sympathy flowers, you might not realise that you can send <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prestigehampers.co.uk\/\">sympathy hampers<\/a> too.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why send sympathy hampers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the biggest concerns when it\ncomes to somebody who is grieving the loss of a loved one is the fact\nthat they will not take great care of themselves. It&#8217;s understandable\nfor them to not feel like cooking or eating, for example. They might\nnot even want to get dressed up, do their hair or take care of their\nbasic needs and appearance. Your sympathy hamper can help by giving\nthem an emotional boost and help them pick themselves up. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What type of hamper should you send?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When shopping for hampers, you will\nnotice that there are plenty of options. When it comes to sympathy\nhampers, you should always avoid anything with alcohol since it can\nhave more of a negative effect rather than a positive one. Apart from\navoiding alcohol, it&#8217;s also a good idea to focus on hampers that\ncontain healthy foods or at least snacks that have a long shelf life.\nSo, for instance, fruit hampers can help by providing the recipient\nwith essential nutrients. Of course, if you know that they are not\nlikely to eat much right now, you can send a hamper that contains\nsweet and savoury treats like biscuits, crisps and so on. Just having\nthese in the home will help encourage them to at least nibble rather\nthan go hungry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should you include a note?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Absolutely! Just like when you send\nflowers, your hamper should also be accompanied by a thoughtful and\ncarefully written message. Consider what they might be feeling and\noffer your support and help. Be sure to include your name so that\nthey know who the gift is from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While fresh flowers are excellent for\nboosting their mood during this incredibly difficult time, sympathy\nhampers serve a dual purpose. They help by bringing them some joy\neven through their sadness while also offering them something to\nsnack on when they are in no mood or condition to cook. \n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When somebody you know and care about loses a loved one, it is usually an extremely difficult time. 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