“Thank you for the donation in [name]’s honour. Your thoughtfulness and generosity are much appreciated by the entire family.” “Thank you so much for the generous donation. That was very kind of you, and we are so grateful to have you in our lives.”

Start the letter with the word "Dear" followed by the name of the person or people making the donation. Make the letter as personalized as possible and avoid using a generic salutation such as "Dear Friend." "To Whom It May Concern," or using the full name. Think Mr. Jones or Ms. Smith. Thank the donor for the specific amount given.

Acknowledging cash can be a little awkward but there are many ways to say thank you. Below are a few suggestions to help: Thank you for your kindness in remembering _________ with your donation. Your thoughtfulness and generosity are much appreciated by the entire family. We are so appreciative of your generosity.

My family would like to thank you most sincerely fordonating to the memorial fund that we set up to honor our beloved aunt who passed away last month. Your donation makes such a difference and is so encouraging to us. Thank you again for your kindness and generosity. I'm sure we will talk with you soon. Sincerely, [Signature]