How to send a sympathy card c/o Foster’s Garden Chapel
To send a sympathy card or condolence letter to a bereaved family through Foster’s Garden Chapel, address it to "The family of [surname]", c/o Foster’s Garden Chapel, 3220 4 Street NW, Calgary AB T2M 3A5. Foster’s Garden Chapel is a Calgary funeral home founded by Cy Foster in 1956; its current chapel, across from Queen’s Park Cemetery, is one of the larger funeral chapels in the city. 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 Foster’s Garden Chapel is handling the service.
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Mailing address
Verified September 2026Sympathy card — c/o Foster’s Garden Chapel
The family of [name] c/o Foster’s Garden Chapel 3220 4 Street NW Calgary AB T2M 3A5
Sympathy cards and condolence letters for a bereaved family, sent care of Foster’s Garden Chapel. Write "The family of" and the family's surname on the top line; the funeral home passes condolence mail on to the family.
No printer, envelope, or stamp — we print and mail it the next business day.
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Key facts
- Write "The family of [surname]" on the first line and "c/o Foster’s Garden Chapel" below it.
- Then the address: 3220 4 Street NW, Calgary AB T2M 3A5.
- 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 Foster’s Garden Chapel 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 Foster’s Garden Chapel. Then the address: 3220 4 Street NW, Calgary AB T2M 3A5. 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 Foster’s Garden Chapel?
Write "The family of" and the family's surname on the first line, "c/o Foster’s Garden Chapel" on the second line, then the address: 3220 4 Street NW, Calgary AB T2M 3A5. Foster’s Garden Chapel 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 Foster’s Garden Chapel?
c/o Foster’s Garden Chapel, 3220 4 Street NW, Calgary, AB T2M 3A5. Foster’s Garden Chapel is a Calgary funeral home founded by Cy Foster in 1956; its current chapel, across from Queen’s Park Cemetery, is one of the larger funeral chapels in the city. For a sympathy card, address it to the family in care of the funeral home; confirm on the obituary or funeral notice that Foster’s Garden Chapel 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 Foster’s Garden Chapel will still be forwarded.
How do I mail a sympathy card to Foster’s Garden Chapel 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.