This may sound odd, but can we start a Funeral Foods thread?

I have a question that kind of relates to this thread. My neighbors are taking care

of a relative in their home. She is in hospice care and is now at the end. One of them runs their on site business and his partner cares for his sister. Would it be presumptuous of me to take a meal over? I have told them I'll sit with her if they need a break and also said "anything I can do to help".
What do you think?

 
I must say that the Costco food trays were much appreciated. but the nicest thing was a big jar

of homemade spaghetti sauce and pasta, which we made days later for a family dinner. It was so great and didn't take up much space. I think homemade jams would be great to serve with all the rolls/bread you end up with. or homemade salsa and pickles. it's a welcome addition to the other stuff you get. My DIL's mother made a huge pot of soup and had it warming on the stove for after the funeral. that was so soothing.

 
I agree with Richard. It is just wrong and plain rude to bring the grocery store crap

in for a funeral, fundraiser, etc. The very least a person could do, is buy a good brand of brownie mix, then doctor it up with toasted pecans and fancy chocolate chips. At Least! I always do home made for these occasions, and if I am unable to for some reason, I will make something up later for the family.

 
Absolutely. If there are any protestations you need only say "I know you have your hands full

and I love to cook.

 
Other items!

For people I know well, I have taken fruit and sandwich makings and a homemade soup, I have also taken a bag of paper goods such as napkins, paper towels, paper plates, a pound of coffee, cream, etc. These things are always needed and people rarely have enough on hand for all the people visiting.

 
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