what would be a good amount to put in a card for a 50th anniversary of someone you used to be close?
138881
A million and one good wishes. A gift is not required but if you want to give these people a present, put a little thought into it and shop for something you believe will please them. Cash and gift cards are tacky, especially for such a major milestone.
87470
A nice card with some of your thoughts and flowers are nice. Or you could take her out to dinner and a movie.
58308
YOu can either leave it blank with the money inside a secure envolope. Indicate what it for, or give a reaswon why.\nDear_______,\nhis is for one of the bravest people I knew. Even though______ is not here anymore, his/her memory still lives in my heart as well as many others. PLease, do a kind geture and make some sunshine in this overwhelming fog. YOu wo't regret it. Let ________ memory live on forever.\nThank you,\n___________\n\nWell, theres my advice take it or leave it, good luck. Oh, and I'm truly sorry for your loss.
966620
A gift in return for a gift can be a slippery slope and might lead to an uncomfortable cycle of "thank-you" gift giving. However, nothing is more appropriate than a well picked and well thought out card to express your thanks for her thoughtfulness. I suggest you go to www.quotationspage.com and pull out a nice quote about giving. This will show that you really took the time to think about her actions.\nAnd when her birthday rolls around, yes - it would be perfectly appropriate to give her a small token as a remembrance of her gift.
555623
I had relatives that just graduated and from acquaintances they received $10.00, friends gave them $20.00 - $25.00, and family gave $50.00.  Often times the friends of their friends and family just send a card and that's a very nice thought.
966575
how about gift certificates or gift cards as individuals and perhaps a family portrait for the parents and grandparents
491906
Find out what her favourite charity is and make a donation - most charities will give you a certificate for this, sponsor a child in a developing country in the name of her and her new husband, plant a tree in her honour, make up a 'memory box' of your time as friends with photos and keepsakes in it, get hold of a digital camera and make a dvd of you and her other closest friends telling her how much she means to you, maybe including some funny stories about her and some  memories of fun times you shared and times you were there for each other, add some of her favourite music to it as well
623418
I like the gift card idea. I would not go over $50 and not less than $25. If your going to do anything it would be an insult to send less. Good luck
154856
a cute card should suffice
1129999
your best bet is to get a money card and put anywhere between $50-100
32783
If the years is around 1920-30's, it will probly be worth fifty to 100 dollars, but if it is a recent card, it probly is nt worth to much.  Remember, its only worth what someone is willing to pay for it.
760302
do a google search with the last name and city and state in quotation marks.  \nAnother thing that is okay to do is to call the co-worker and offer your condolences then ask either where to send the card or which place is taking care of the service. I would avoid telling them you are sending flowers as most people will say "ahh you don't have to do that"  but deep down the effort is appreciated.
688553
I just sent my ex boyfriend a birthday card on Wednesday. The card cost about $5.00, and of course the stamp was $.39, I love to celebrate people's birthdays.
93706
My grandfather celebrated his 90th birthday a year ago. His health had not been good, and he passed away just before his 91st birthday, a few weeks ago. We were all grateful that we took the opportunity on his 90th birthday to tell him how important he was to us. Everyone wrote a letter to him, and we put them into a scrapbook with photos of the letter writer and grandpa. We had a huge dinner and then sat together to read the letters. We put a stool next to grandpa and each person took their turn to sit beside him and read their letter out loud. We all cried, but we all laughed, too. Most of us mentioned his love of singing, and one uncle had an old cylinder recording of grandpa converted to a CD. We listened to grandpa as a thirty or forty year old singing 'Strawberry Roan." Midway through the song, my grandfather began singing along. It was a magical moment.\n\nWe're now planning my grandmother's 90th birthday party.
557461
if you want to regain the closeness I would suggest a dinner or planning an outing together. The best gift you can give anybody really is your time. Otherwise , at least send a card , true friends are hard to come by
639928
Whatever it is write it from the heart since this is your special day. I really don't have any ideas, but I think since this is your day make sure it has true meaning for the memories years later...............
738218
I think a card should be enough.  You don't want him to get the wrong idea.