Asking Eric: After my cousin’s death, her family returned the money I put in their card

Dear Eric: My cousin recently passed away after a long hospitalization. We were very close. I sent a sympathy card with money ...

Asking Eric: I sent the family money after dear cousin’s death; the response was shocking

Dear Eric: My cousin recently passed away after a long hospitalization. We were very close. I sent a sympathy card with money ...

After family death, bereaved kept the card but returned the cash

Q. My cousin recently passed away after a long hospitalization. We were very close. I sent a sympathy card with money to the family, but I was sent the money back. I have never heard of this happening ...