Sympathy gift baskets start at around $40 to around $120 or more. For acquaintances or coworkers, you may wish to either purchase a group gift or else a smaller item, depending on closeness your relationship to person and their family. For less expensive options, consider a regular fruit basket or possibly a basket of cookies or other baked goods. During difficult times, any gesture is appreciated.

While a sympathy gift basket can't alleviate a loss or tragedy, knowing that friends and family care and are supportive can help a great deal. Showing that you are there and available will be appreciated long after gift basket is empty.

A unique gift basket can be a great fundraiser item for your school or other organization, as well. If you purchase in a large quantity, you may be able to get a discount on some items. A soccer or baseball theme gift basket could make a great fundraising item for a child's sports team. Movie themed gift baskets could be a great promotion for a video rental store or a theater. Gift baskets are also a great donation to fundraising auctions.

Gift baskets are as individual as purposes you can think of to put them to. For every event or cause, there is one that can rise to occasion. Your unique gift baskets are sure to be a hit.