At some point in our life, we will encounter a moment when we will not be able to express in words appropriately how we feel when a loved one is going through a heart-breaking time. Maybe their family member, best friend or pet animal will fall sick or may pass away or they may have a job loss or a business which has failed. The best thing that you can do is offer your support and also show your care through baskets having food and drinks. Sending a basket having the things they usually like to have is a nice way of showing that you are thinking of their well-being. Below are the best sympathy baskets:

This basket has been thoughtfully put together and has a great assortment. It is a pleasant and impressive one which is going to comfort even a picky eater.There is also a ‘With Sympathy’ ribbon which tells the recipient that in this difficult situation, they have you by their side. If you can’t pay a visit right now, don’t forget to put in a gift message and your name so they know it’s from you. The basket has indulgent caramel corn, both butter caramel and chocolate drizzled. These crunchy goodness can provide some comfort when they might not feel like eating anything. There are also 6 assorted world-famous Ghirardelli chocolates –  a mix of dark chocolates and caramel ones. Oh and the popcorn packed in the basket are all fresh and handmade real chocolate almond bark and fresh almonds have been used to make the sweet treats.

Key Features:

• Has Girardelli chocolates
• Chocolate-covered cashews, pretzels and popcorn
• Caramel drizzled pretzels and popcorn

Are you thinking about unique sympathy gift baskets? How about an assortment of icecreams? Or you can put in multiple tubs of the Kwality Walls Dark Divine Chocolate Sensation. The taste of the chocolate ice cream will be like warm hugs. It will conveniently show your compassion towards them and will offer mental support. Each tub contains 700ml of chocolatey goodness. Through the milk in ice cream, they will be intaking calcium, carbohydrates and protein. Eating ice cream produces serotonin, a feel-good hormone which helps to lift the mood and also provides energy. Dark chocolate is well-known as mood-boosting food as it has polyphenols. It is known to help people with depression, anxiety and chronic fatigue. All the benefits combined make this ice cream a great choice as a sympathy basket filler.

Key Features:

• Made with Dark Chocolate 
• For chocolate lovers
• Big 700 ml tub

When somebody is constantly feeling low, this hamper can improve their mood slightly in the mid morning or they can use it to feed oneself and guests who have come over to express sympathy. There are four different types of biscuits, a fudge and a cake in the hamper along with a bag of Ceylon tea. This delicious hamper is filled with all traditional kinds of treats which can be had with a cup of tea. If not as a condolence basket, you can send it to someone who is not keeping well also to a relative or friend. The hamper is vegetarian-friendly and all the products can be eaten spanning over some days except the fruit cake maybe.

Key Features:

• 4 types of biscuits
• Fruit Cake
• Fudge
• Ceylon Tea

Thinking about sympathy basket delivery ideas which are also healthy? Send this basket having dried fruits. The snack platter is suitable for one who is on any kind of diet as it is gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan. The tray that comes in the basket can be used in multiple ways. It can be used as a fruit bowl or a trivet as it is foldable too. The basket has slices of mango, plums, California yellow peaches, prunes, Meditteranean apricots, kiwi, peras and wedges of Washington apple. The basket has enough fruits to fill the recipient up when they have no energy to cook up something to eat when they feel hungry. 

Key Features:

• Apple tray can turn into basket
• Lots of fruits
• Gluten-free and vegan

This is a good gift idea for anyone who has suffered a deep personal loss like losing a parent. It comes in an elegant gift box which can be put in a basket or given as it is without adding anything extra to the packaging. Everyone needs some strength and support in a time like this and this gift set can do just that. All high-quality gifts have been put in the box and all of them have been designed traditionally. It is a good way of expressing your sympathy for the recipient. There is a sculpture showing praying hands with a golden cross on an angel wing. There is a sympathy card put inside a decorative but sophisticated envelope and also a metal candle holder. And there will be a family tree photo frame having 3 frames –  heart-shaped, oval and circular.

Key Features:

• Family tree with ornate frames
• Pillar candle stand
• Angel Wing with decorative jewels
• Sympathy card in adorned envelope

You have seen images of Wegmans sympathy baskets on your favourite networking sites and you feel inspired to create one just like those. You can easily do that by taking a basket and filling it up with fresh fruits and some cheese. Or you can put in a packet of pasta, pesto sauce, vinegar, olive oil and a box of toast. Or you can put in muffins, cake, scones, jams and a box of these Wegmans single-serve coffee capsules. There are 12 coffee capsules in the box and each makes a perfect cup of strong caffeinated coffee. The recipient will be able to prepare a cup of coffee really quickly, just add in creamer and sugar and they will be good to go. The gift will also help them to serve any guest without putting in much effort.

Key Features:

• Dark Roast coffee
• Single serve
• 12 counts

This basket has an arrangement of 50 flowers. Fresh flowers are an old and beautiful way of expressing your sorrow. You can pay condolence and also let the bereaved one know that they are in your prayers by sending them this basket when you cannot be there in person keeping the current scenario in mind (covid). The flower basket can be delivered any day of the year. You can type in a gift message which will give it a personal touch. The fragrance of the roses will calm the minds of the family members of the departed soul. Flowers can communicate for you when words fail you and funeral or sympathy flowers are symbolic. White roses signify purity and innocence. Yellow roses are a way to show your support as they stand for friendship.

Key Features:

• 50 roses
• Fresh flowers
• Symbolic white and yellow roses

Costco sympathy baskets are quite popular and you might want to send one to your loved one who is suffering but your budget doesn’t allow you right now. Don’t be disheartened as you can make a similar one yourself. Costco baskets are actually all food baskets loaded with treats. Mostly they contain traditional food items like fruits, nuts, chocolates and cookies. Your local grocery store might be having a variety of these products at pocket-friendly prices which you can buy. You can start making a sympathy basket by getting hold of this square shaped natural basket which you can start filling up. The lightweight and eco-friendly basket has been made with water-hyacinth and the beige colour is pleasant and you can skip decorating the basket when sending it as a sympathy gift basket.

Key Features:

• Washable basket
• Can be used as storage box
• Can be used as fruit basket or dressing table

After collecting an empty basket, the first thing you can put in it is the contents of this gift box having four types of roasted snacks. We suggest you to not put the box in the basket as it looks good for any other occasion but might be a bit too deocative to be included in a sympathy basket. The snacks are suitable for health-conscious people as everything is oil-free. All the snacks are vegetarian and the recipient would definitely like to binge on them when they are feeling stressed. All the food items are superfoods which means they will boost the immunity too. These low-calorie snacks are high on taste and will be a good variation from all the sweet treats that are generally sent from well-wishers.

Key Features:

• Traditionally roasted
• Rock salt has been used
• 4 non-fried sugar-free snacks

Having comforting foods near at hand at times of sorrow always helps. Giving a hamper like the Gift Tree sympathy baskets you have seen online is a great way to express your condolences and offer them your support. You make a high-quality basket yourself using a stylish wicker basket. You can put an assortment of fresh fruits and biscuits in them. The components of this box are going to help you make a perfect gift box. Only biscuits from trusted brands like McVities and Cadburys have been included in the box. All the classic and popular biscuits are in the box: chocolate biscuits, plain, jam, cream-filled and so on. It is a 2.5 kgs gift box which will last for quite a few days. They will be great for tea-time and also for anytime snacking.

Key Features:

• 10 different packs
• Perfect to go with tea or coffee
• Total of 2.5 kgs of biscuits

This is a traditional woven wicker basket filled with an assortment of gourmet food items much like the Costco or Gift Tree sympathy baskets. This basket is going to impress anyone who sees it. It is a big assortment of treats which can be eaten by a group of people. Offering a gourmet food gift basket is a traditional way of offering condolences and this one-of-a-kind basket has all kinds of comfort food. Food experts have packed the food with their hand and super-fast delivery will be done in an insulated package to maintain freshness. Needless to say, all premium brands only have found a place in this hamper.

Key Features:

• 6.1 pound hamper
• Contains cheese, salami, chocolates, truffles etc.
• Enough to feed a small group

When you have to gift sympathy baskets to others, you want to make sure it looks thoughtful and meaningful. While building up one, the basket should also be appropriate and that’s why we have selected this jute bag. The bag has the word ‘Faith’ printed on it and that makes it so perfect as a sympathy basket. This is the time when one must hold on to faith as it can provide a lot of emotional support. The small multipurpose basket is just perfect for putting gifts like fresh fruits, wine, cookies and other gourmet foods. The recipient can later use this basket to organize their life better by storing away neatly anything they would like in it.

Key Features:

• Space saving bag
• Jute bag with handles
• Moisture resistant

This is a sympathy basket with a difference. This sympathy basket is actually a 3D pop-up card. A card is a keepsake which is going to stay for years and can make the recipient feel good that you were there to provide them support when it was needed. You can send the card just by itself or keep it inside the sympathy basket if you plan on sending one. This card can be sent to someone who has lost a loved one or to someone who is healing as a ‘get well soon’ card. It is a big-sized card with removable notes inside on which you can pen down a few words. When the card is opened, a basket with white lilies and roses will pop-up. Both the flowers are ideal for offering condolences as the significance of white rose has been mentioned earlier and white lilies stand for the soul of the one who has passed away.

Key Features:

• Big size
• 3D card
• Removable notes

If you are somebody who wants to send out only unique sympathy baskets, we recommend you to make one with this throw blanket in it. Apart from showing your sympathy, it will also send out love and positive energy on your behalf. There are encouraging messages or words on the blanket like Warm Hug, Resilience, Prayer, Positive Energy, Positive Thoughts, Rejuvenating Spirit, Strength, Comfort etc. 

This extremely soft plush blanket will help the recipient to take care of themself. It will provide them with warmth, love and comfort –  all of which are actually what they need the most now. This sympathy gift can be sent to someone who is recuperating or someone who is going to miss the hugs of one of her loved ones forever.

Key Features:

• Microfiber and Sherpa blanket
• Anti-static
• Machine-washable

This is another sympathy gift worth putting in a basket which would provide a lot of comfort. One feels lonely when they suffer a loss and even if you cannot be there to support them physically, a nice gift like this one shows they are not alone. This angel figurine is even more meaningful because it also shows your respect towards the departed soul. The angel candle holder will provide hope and energy to move ahead in life while also remembering the one who is no more. A condolence card will also be sent with the figurine to make it a complete gift set. If you are sending a sympathy basket for the first time, do not hesitate to put this angel figurine candle holder which will provide a sense of protection and warmth.

Key Features:

• Made with polished resin
• Battery-operated tealight candle
• Sympathy card

If you are looking for nut free sympathy baskets, you should be considering a gift basket without any edibles to be on the safer side. Most readymade sympathy baskets have a variety of products and you might mistakenly purchase one with nuts. There are a total of four gifts in this condolence basket. There is a remembrance candle holder with a beautiful quote inscripted on it. It makes the ambience calm when a lit candle is placed inside it. A healing amethyst bracelet is included in the box. Apart from these, there is an angel keyring and a card to help them to resume regular life as soon as possible. 

Key Features:

• Positive quotes on candle holder and keyring
• Packed in black box with black ribbon
• 3 gifts and a card

This huge gift basket has items hand-picked which anyone would like to keep for themselves. Premium quality cookies, dried fruits, sweets and hot chocolate have been included. During a difficult time it is your responsibility to remind the recipient that they do not have to feel isolated. Let them know through this gift that you will see them through this and you pray about their well-being. The candies, biscottis and a whole lot of goodies have been packed which are all mood-food. All the products have been tastefully packed in a basket with a white ribbon with the words ‘With Sympathy’ printed on it.

Key Features:

• Premium gift basket
• Assortment of comfort food
• Includes Hot Chocolate

This is an exceptionally good gift basket which is quite different from all others you have seen till now. It has a book titled ‘Words of Comfort for Times of Loss’ which is what sets this baske apart. The book is meant to help the bereaved family members cope with their loss. You can send this gift basket to anyone irrespective of the relationship you share or the recipient’s age. Other than the book, there are savoury items which are a nice break from all the cakes, cookies and chocolates. There are things like pretzel nuggets, wine and cheese biscuits, Tuscany snacks mix etc.

Key Features:

• Contains a book and food
• A book with paintings, prayers, stories etc.
• Cellophane wrapped and topped with bow

If the person who you are sending the sympathy gift to loves candy then the best idea for you would be to look for candy sympathy baskets. We have found this one which should suffice as a candy gift basket. There are 20 different types of sweets included in this gift hamper. The products are delivered in a nice gift box. The box has an assortment of sweet and sour candies. The candies are hard-boiled but chewy and the sugar rush they provide will be welcomed by anyone who is struggling at the present.

Key Features:

• Ready to gift box
• 3+ months till expiry
• 20 different candies

The last sympathy basket is a good gift option for a grieving tea-lover. There are 10 tea bags having tea from around the world and 10 honey sticks for adding into tea or crackers. There is a box of lightly salted crackers, and a jam preserve and mustard which can be enjoyed with them. There are handmade biscottis and cookies in varying flavours which would go great with hot chocolate. And there are 2 spiced cider mixes which can be ready to drink within seconds. All-in-all this is a basket having gourmet products which will help to refresh the mind and spirit.

Key Features:

• 10 tea-bags of exotic teas
• Twice baked Kosher biscotti
• Includes hot chocolate and shortbread cookies