What to include in a Sympathy Gift Basket for a Loved One

What to include in a Sympathy Gift Basket for a Loved One

2022 Sep 27th

Trying to find the perfect gift to send someone to let them know you are thinking of them during a difficult time can be hard. Selecting appropriate and beautiful sympathy gift baskets requires empathy and discretion. Express your heartfelt condolences with these thoughtful same day delivery sympathy gift ideas options to include in a sympathy gift basket.

Rest and Relaxation Sympathy Gifts

Scented candles are a great addition to a sympathy gift basket as it creates a warm atmosphere and lets your lvoed ones know you are there for them. Add in our Empress & Co. scented candle to create a comforting memory and warm atmosphere. Our scented candles have been meticulously curated using scents such as Silver Mohair, and Orange Flower & Ylang. Long-lasting and mood-lifting, these smells will warm your heart and makes a beautiful addition to any sympathy gift. 

If you are looking for a handcrafted readymade gift option that includes an Empress & Co. candle, see below for some of our favourite sympathy gifts ideas.


Simply The Best Gift Basket (F11021)

Simply the Best also features Cashmere socks, mouth-watering Mary Macleod's Shortbread cookies, Organic Tea and more! A great sympathy gift idea to help them get some much needed rest. Order this sympathy gift to have same day delivery!

Me Time Gift Basket (F30621)

Me Time is a perfect selection for anyone deserving of some serious pampering. Featuring fresh, rejuvenating scents of lavender, lemon and more to pamper your loved one while they mourn. Pick up free in store or have it delivered directly to the recipient, across Canada & USA.

Keeping It Cozy Gift Basket (F30521)

Keeping it Cozy is filled with the most luxurious and relaxing products to make any stressful day fade away. Featuring Hatch coffee, cookies, a cable knit blanket to rest and more! A nice sympathy gift idea.

Faux Flowers

Sympathy gifts are a thoughtful gesture that go a long way when someone you know is grieving. In difficult times, a long lasting floral arrangement can bring comfort and be a kind reminder of your support. Gift our white lilies or orchids and other simple but elegant flowers that will bring comfort and beauty in a difficult time.

Audrey (Faux Flowers) Gift Basket (S31821)

Audrey features two colossal, white Tamora roses in dual stages of bloom and comes arranged beautifully making it a nice sympathy gift idea.

Jacinda (Faux Flowers) Gift Basket (S32221)

Gift our lovely arrangement of Casablanca Lilies to help bring a smile. Jacinda is a beautiful and maintenance free floral gift perfect for sending to friends or family to let them know you are thinking of them.

Treats for comfort

Send a loved one some sweet treats to get through a trying time. Our Heavenly Bites assorted chocolates or our Mimi and Liloo Tea are great choices to offer comfort. View our gourmet collections that include sweet and comforting treats.

Just Tea & Me Gift Basket (R73421)

Just Tea and Me inspires a moment of warmth and relaxation featuring Chai Tea, Green Tea White Chocolate, Honey, and more delicious treats! 

Sweet Treats Tray Gift Basket (G81121)

Sweet Treats Tray is a great sympathy giftbox idea featuring classic candies and chocolates such as Reese's Pieces, Hershey's Cookies and Cream, Sour Patch Kids and more! A great idea to send to your loved ones to enjoy a treat during these hard times.  

Our Champlain XL  gift basket is overflowing with a collection of sweet and salty goodies that are great for sharing with family and friends while comforting them during a difficult time. Let someone know they are in your thoughts and send a gourmet sympathy basket to help them feel supported.

With options to help create a personalized sympathy gift basket or handcrafted ready to ship sympathy gift basket options, you'll find the best options to express your love for your friends and family when they need it the most. They are thoughtfully curated, high quality sympathy gift baskets from Canada's #1, award-winning gift basket company. We are your top source for impressive gifts, sympathy gifts, sympathy gift box or sympathy baskets! The best Sympathy Gift Baskets Delivered Across Canada & USA.