7 Thoughtful and Sweet Sympathy Gift Ideas

Comforting a loved one during a time of loss is no simple task, but even when it feels like there's nothing you can say or do to help, keep doing your best. It's important to remember that you can't take away their pain, but don't let that discourage you. Your presence or a phone call can make a huge difference in their grieving process. Even the smallest gestures, like a bouquet of flowers or delivering a meal -- whether you cooked it or not -- can bring a smile during a hard time. Here's our list of sympathy gift ideas to help you show your loved ones they're in your thoughts.

Deluxe Sympathy Gift Box

This elegant Sympathy Gift Box contains a thoughtful collection of gourmet foods, each carefully selected from beloved favorites. Included are the juicy, handpicked Royal Verano® Pears, sweet raspberry galettes, sea salt and olive oil water crackers, white cheddar cheese, and more. Nestled into all of these goodies is a touching printed sympathy statement letting your recipient know they are in your thoughts.

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Grand Sympathy Gift Basket

A gift of heartwarming gourmet food can be a big comfort during a difficult time. This Sympathy Gift Basket includes something for everyone, like Royal Verano® Pears, rich handmade baklava, and silky smoked salmon. Tucked into a reusable, wooden rattan basket with a thoughtful "With Sympathy" tag, this gift basket brings a smile to any grieving household.

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Deluxe Comforting Sympathy Meal

Cooking isn't always the first thought for someone who just lost a loved one. Send a thoughtful gourmet dinner that helps make any tough time a little easier to manage. This Deluxe Sympathy Meal includes premium spiral-sliced, honey-glazed ham, and three-cheese scalloped potatoes. And, if that weren't enough, creamy spring peas with bacon, and an artichoke, mushroom, and bacon frittata star as supporting actors. For dessert, they'll enjoy a signature New York-style cheesecake. Everything arrives ready to heat and serve.

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Classic Sympathy Gift Box with Wine

Show your support for a friend in need with a thoughtful delivery of gourmet goodies. This Classic Sympathy Gift Box with Wine is packed with Royal Riviera® Pears, baklava, hickory-smoked sausage, and more. To top it off, it's accompanied by Harry & David Cabernet Sauvignon and / or Pinot Noir (depending on which basket you order) and comes with a pre-printed sympathy placard.

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Chicken Pot Pie Duo

True comfort food will help to ease a difficult time. Sent already prepared, these two classic Chicken Pot Pies are filled with tender white meat chicken, sautéed onions, carrots, peas, celery, chunks of potato, and the perfect blend of herbs and spices. This is one of our favorite meals, made the traditional way with a flaky, buttery, hand-crimped crust, and a hearty, home-style filling.

Sympathy Bakery Gift Tray

Send your condolences with the comfort of baked goods. This Sympathy Baery Gift Tray is perfect for anyone who needs some comforting sweets during a hard time. This gift tray offers lemon shortbread and five different cookies, including double and walnut chocolate chunk cookies and macadmia nut chocolate chip. An apple streusel loaf cake accompanies baklava and raspberry galettes made right here in the Harry & David bakery. Nestled into a pine wood tray, this gift will surely bring a smile to those who need it.

White Lily Bouquet

Flowers are always an appropriate and welcome sympathy gift idea. Seven white Oriental lilies are displayed among green huck, salal, and beargrass. Each lily stem produces three to five magnificent blossoms. This sympathy bouquet arrives in a graceful, reusable glass vase.