How to send a sympathy card c/o A.H. Peters Funeral Home
To send a sympathy card or condolence letter to a bereaved family through A.H. Peters Funeral Home, address it to "The family of [surname]", c/o A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods MI 48236. A.H. Peters Funeral Home has served the Detroit area for over a century, founded in 1917; its Grosse Pointe Woods home has held the National Funeral Directors Association’s Pursuit of Excellence award every year since 2003. The funeral home forwards condolence mail to the family, so you don't need their home address — just confirm on the obituary or funeral notice that A.H. Peters is handling the service.
Sympathy card — c/o A.H. Peters Funeral Home
The family of [name] c/o A.H. Peters Funeral Home 20705 Mack Ave Grosse Pointe Woods MI 48236
Sympathy cards and condolence letters for a bereaved family, sent care of A.H. Peters Funeral Home. Write "The family of" and the family's surname on the top line; the funeral home passes condolence mail on to the family.
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Key facts
- Write "The family of [surname]" on the first line and "c/o A.H. Peters Funeral Home" below it.
- Then the address: 20705 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods MI 48236.
- The funeral home passes condolence mail on to the family, so you don't need the family's home address.
- Confirm on the obituary or funeral notice that this is the funeral home handling the service before mailing.
- A sympathy card is welcome weeks or even months after the service — there's no deadline.
- Include your full return address inside the card so the family knows who wrote.
- PostPal prints your card and mails it for you — no printer, envelope, stamps, or post office trip.
How to send your letter
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Confirm this is the funeral home handling the service
The obituary or funeral notice names the funeral home arranging things. Check it says A.H. Peters before you send, since families sometimes use a different home than you'd expect — this is where a sympathy card is passed along to the family.
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Address it to the family, care of the funeral home
First line: "The family of" and the family's surname (for example, "The family of Smith"). Second line: c/o A.H. Peters Funeral Home. Then the address: 20705 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods MI 48236. The funeral home forwards condolence mail to the family, so you don't need their home address.
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Write a few words of sympathy
A short, sincere note means more than a long one — share a memory, offer comfort, or simply say you're thinking of them. Sign it with your full name so the family knows who wrote, and there's no rush: a card is welcome weeks or even months after the service. PostPal sends cards and letters, not flowers or parcels.
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Send it without a trip to the post office
Write or upload your sympathy card to PostPal with the address above prefilled. We print it, add your return address, and mail it for you — no printer, stamps, or post office trip, which helps when you're grieving or live far away.
Common questions
How do I send a sympathy card to a family through A.H. Peters Funeral Home?
Write "The family of" and the family's surname on the first line, "c/o A.H. Peters Funeral Home" on the second line, then the address: 20705 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods MI 48236. A.H. Peters passes condolence mail on to the family, so you don't need the family's home address. Add your own return address inside the card.
What is the mailing address for A.H. Peters Funeral Home?
c/o A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236. A.H. Peters Funeral Home has served the Detroit area for over a century, founded in 1917; its Grosse Pointe Woods home has held the National Funeral Directors Association’s Pursuit of Excellence award every year since 2003. For a sympathy card, address it to the family in care of the funeral home; confirm on the obituary or funeral notice that A.H. Peters is handling the arrangements before mailing.
Will the funeral home really pass my card to the family?
Yes — funeral homes routinely collect sympathy cards and condolence mail and pass them to the bereaved family, which is why sending a card care of the home is a normal and respectful thing to do when you don't have the family's address. Addressing it to "The family of [surname]" helps staff match it to the right service.
How long after the funeral can I still send a card?
There's no deadline. A sympathy card is welcome weeks or even months after the service — many families appreciate hearing from people once the initial rush has passed. If it's well after the funeral, the family's own home address may be surer, but a card care of A.H. Peters will still be forwarded.
How do I mail a sympathy card to A.H. Peters Funeral Home without a printer?
Write or upload your card to PostPal with the address prefilled. We print it, add your return address, and mail it for you — no printer, stamps, or post office trip. It's an easy way to send condolences when you can't attend in person.
Sources
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