How much to give for a funeral collection for work?

DH's coworkers Mom passed away, and there is an envelope being passed around for $ to give him. They are not close. How much is appropriate?

On a side note, are funeral collections a common thing? I have never been asked at any of my jobs, and this is the first time it has come up for DH. Both of our jobs send flowers.

Re: How much to give for a funeral collection for work?

we have had them to contribute to flowers
i have given just 10 but it really depends on what they are going to buy and how many people work there...
I work with a large amount of people so 10 is usually the asking price

Message edited 2/26/2006 2:09:22 PM.

Re: How much to give for a funeral collection for work?

It's weird. With babies or showers like that, we usually donate $5. We haven't had too many funerals, thankfully, but the one we did collect for, it was $10. I think it should be the other way, but jmo.

Re: How much to give for a funeral collection for work?

Thanks ladies!

Re: How much to give for a funeral collection for work?

we always have them. I usually give between $2-$5 but we all give less because we work in a LARGE unit, so $2-$5 a piece adds up to a LOT.

Re: How much to give for a funeral collection for work?

I have ONLY seen this when I worked in a school district and I dont think its inappropriate if the people really need help trying to afford the funeral. i think its very nice to help out in the time of need. I would probably give in 5 if I didnt know the person well after that varying on my relationship with the coworker I would do 10plus. I feel really bad when people have to ask people for assistance when they are feeling so sad.