text: thank you note in response to  sympathy basket?   it is appropriate to send a thank you note for all sympathy gifts. that would include plants, flower arrangements, food or  other baskets, checks or cash donations.  the note doesn't need to be long. something along the lines of : "thank you for sending the (fill in the blank) in my (fill in the blank)'s memory. i was kind of you to remember me during this difficult time. i appreciate it. sincerely, " would be sufficient.  this would let the person know that you received the item they sent, and let them know you appreciated it.