How to send a sympathy card c/o McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home & Chapel
To send a sympathy card or condolence letter to a bereaved family through McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home & Chapel, address it to "The family of [surname]", c/o McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home & Chapel, 1411 Hunt Club Road, Ottawa ON K1V 1A6. McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home & Chapel has served Ottawa since 1925, when it opened as McEvoy Brothers; it took its present name in 1965 and moved to its Hunt Club Road chapel in 1994. 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 McEvoy-Shields is handling the service.
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Mailing address
Verified September 2026Sympathy card — c/o McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home & Chapel
The family of [name] c/o McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home & Chapel 1411 Hunt Club Road Ottawa ON K1V 1A6
Sympathy cards and condolence letters for a bereaved family, sent care of McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home & 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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Addresses verified September 2026 against official sources. Always confirm on the official site before time-sensitive filings.
Key facts
- Write "The family of [surname]" on the first line and "c/o McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home & Chapel" below it.
- Then the address: 1411 Hunt Club Road, Ottawa ON K1V 1A6.
- 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 McEvoy-Shields 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 McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home & Chapel. Then the address: 1411 Hunt Club Road, Ottawa ON K1V 1A6. 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 McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home & Chapel?
Write "The family of" and the family's surname on the first line, "c/o McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home & Chapel" on the second line, then the address: 1411 Hunt Club Road, Ottawa ON K1V 1A6. McEvoy-Shields 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 McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home & Chapel?
c/o McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home & Chapel, 1411 Hunt Club Road, Ottawa, ON K1V 1A6. McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home & Chapel has served Ottawa since 1925, when it opened as McEvoy Brothers; it took its present name in 1965 and moved to its Hunt Club Road chapel in 1994. For a sympathy card, address it to the family in care of the funeral home; confirm on the obituary or funeral notice that McEvoy-Shields 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 McEvoy-Shields will still be forwarded.
How do I mail a sympathy card to McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home & 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.