How to Address a Funeral Ribbon from Overseas
When sending funeral flowers to Vietnam from overseas, one of the most common questions is how to address the funeral ribbon. Should you write in Vietnamese or English? Should you include your location? This guide answers everything with practical, ready-to-use guidance.
SYMPATHY
Vietnamese or English on the Ribbon?
Vietnamese is traditional and always preferred. However, English is widely understood in Vietnamese cities and is entirely acceptable for overseas senders. A clear, respectful message in English is far better than an incorrect attempt at Vietnamese. A bilingual ribbon — Vietnamese phrase at top, English sender name at bottom — is an excellent option. SaigonFlowers can prepare Vietnamese wording for you.
Should You Include Your Location?
Including your city and country is optional but meaningful. It tells the family you made the effort to send flowers from a great distance, which adds emotional weight to the tribute.
- The Nguyen Family — Sydney, Australia
- John Tran — San Jose, California, USA
- The Le Family — Vancouver, Canada
- The Pham Family — London, United Kingdom
Sympathy Basket
How to Write Your Name on the Ribbon
Individuals: Full name as known to the family. Kính viếng / David Nguyen
Families: Gia đình + family name, or The [Family Name] Family in English.
Companies: Full official name. Thành kính phân ưu / ABC Company Vietnam
Complete Examples for Overseas Senders
Individual from USA: With deepest sympathy / Michael Tran — Houston, Texas, USA
Family from Australia (bilingual): Thành kính phân ưu / The Pham Family — Sydney, Australia
Family from Canada: With sincere condolences / The Le Family — Toronto, Canada
Individual from UK: With our deepest sympathy / Anna Nguyen — London, United Kingdom
Condolence Flowers
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I write the funeral ribbon in English if sending from overseas?
Yes. English is widely understood in Vietnamese cities. SaigonFlowers can also write the ribbon in Vietnamese if you prefer.
Should I include my country on the funeral ribbon?
Optional but recommended — it adds emotional significance to the tribute.
What if I have both a Vietnamese and an English name?
Use whichever name the bereaved family knows you by.
Can SaigonFlowers prepare the ribbon in Vietnamese for me?
Yes. Tell us the condolence phrase and your name and we will prepare the ribbon correctly.
How long should the sender name section be?
One to two lines — your name and optionally your city and country.
What condolence phrase is best for an overseas sender?
Vietnamese: Kính viếng or Thành kính phân ưu. English: With deepest sympathy or With sincere condolences.
Related Reading
- Sympathy Flowers in Vietnam: A Complete Guide
- What to Write on a Funeral Ribbon in Vietnamese
- Funeral Ribbon Wording Examples in Vietnamese and English
- Funeral Ribbon Wording for Family Members
- Best Sympathy Flowers to Send from Overseas to Vietnam
We Will Prepare Your Ribbon Correctly
SaigonFlowers has been helping overseas customers address funeral ribbons correctly since 2001 — Vietnamese, English, or bilingual. Place your order and we will take care of everything.
