Thank-you messages after a funeral
Wording for an appreciation notice or a WhatsApp message to everyone who stood with the family. Replace the words in [brackets].
General thanks
The family of the late [name] sincerely thanks everyone who stood with us during the illness and passing of our beloved [relationship]. Your prayers, visits and contributions carried us. May God bless you abundantly.
Send on WhatsAppWe are deeply grateful to all relatives, friends and neighbours who comforted us in many ways. We may not be able to thank each of you personally, but please accept our heartfelt appreciation.
Send on WhatsAppThank you for your love, your presence and your generosity as we laid [name] to rest. Your kindness will never be forgotten.
Send on WhatsAppFamilia ya marehemu [jina] inatoa shukrani za dhati kwa wote waliotufariji kwa maombi, michango na kutembelea. Mungu awabariki sana.
Send on WhatsAppHatuwezi kumshukuru kila mmoja kwa jina, lakini tunawaomba mpokee shukrani zetu za dhati kwa upendo wenu.
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To the church and clergy
Special thanks to [church name], the clergy and the choir for the spiritual support and for leading a dignified funeral service.
Send on WhatsAppWe thank Rev. [name] and the congregation of [church] for your prayers throughout this difficult time. You were our strength.
Send on WhatsAppShukrani za pekee kwa kanisa la [jina], wachungaji na kwaya kwa msaada wa kiroho na ibada ya heshima.
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To doctors and carers
We are grateful to the doctors and nurses of [hospital] for the care and compassion you gave our [relationship] in [his/her] final days.
Send on WhatsAppThank you to everyone who cared for [name] during the illness: the medical team, the carers and the friends who sat with [him/her].
Send on WhatsAppTunawashukuru madaktari na wauguzi wa [hospitali] kwa huduma na upendo mliompa mpendwa wetu.
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To employers and colleagues
The family thanks the management and staff of [employer] for the support and contributions you extended to us.
Send on WhatsAppWe appreciate [employer] and all colleagues of the late [name] for standing with the family and honouring [his/her] service.
Send on WhatsAppTunawashukuru wasimamizi na wafanyakazi wa [kampuni] kwa msaada na michango yenu kwa familia.
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To the funeral committee
Our sincere thanks to the funeral committee, led by [chair's name], for the many hours you gave to plan and run every detail.
Send on WhatsAppShukrani nyingi kwa kamati ya mazishi ikiongozwa na [jina] kwa kazi yenu kubwa.
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