“Dear Martin
I just wanted to send our heartfelt thanks to you from all the family, for helping us give dad such a lovely send off yesterday – I think we all did him proud. Thanks so much for all the organising, patience and helpful advice, and for helping to lighten the mood.
Please send our thanks to your sisters as well, for helping things run smoothly on the day, and all the other work I’m sure they are busy doing in the background.
All the best to you”