Is a letter a good gift?

It works best when the point of the gift is the relationship rather than the object - a milestone birthday, an anniversary, an apology, someone far away, or a person who already owns everything. A letter is the one common gift that cannot have been given to anyone else, because it is made entirely of specifics only the sender has, and it is the kind of thing people keep for years in a drawer. It is a poor choice if the person has asked for something specific, or if you barely know them.

What does LetterByPost sell?

Real physical letters, sent as a personal gift. You write your message online and LetterByPost either prints it or has a person write it out by hand on 100gsm premium cream paper, seals it in an envelope and posts it to any address in India. Optional extras include a hand-pressed wax seal, a pressed flower, scented paper, up to ten printed photographs, and delivery scheduled for a future date.

How does LetterByPost work?

You write your letter online, choose printed or handwritten, add optional extras like wax seals or scented paper, and pay securely. We print or hand-write it, package it, and deliver it anywhere in India in 3-7 business days.

How much does it cost to send a letter?

A Printed letter is ₹499 and a Handwritten letter starts at ₹699 for up to 75 words, then ₹5 a word, inclusive of GST. Optional add-ons like a wax seal (₹100) or printed photos (₹50 per photo) cost extra, a scented envelope is ₹50, and scheduling delivery for a future date is ₹100.

Is delivery charged extra?

No. Postage anywhere in India is included in the letter price, with no distance pricing and no shipping charge added at checkout. The price you see is the price you pay.

How long does delivery take?

We post your letter within 48 hours of payment. Delivery takes 3-7 business days anywhere in India, and your tracking number arrives by email.

Can I cancel my order?

No - due to the personalized and custom nature of our physical products, all orders placed on LetterbyPost are final and cannot be cancelled or refunded once placed.

🎖️ Retirement

Honour a lifetime of work

Decades of early mornings, quiet sacrifices and steady dedication deserve more than a farewell cake. Whether it's a parent, mentor or colleague, send a letter that captures what their work - and they - meant.

Write this letter

Delivered across India · Private & secure · Free writing help

Make it theirs

Who is it for?

This is the name we write on the envelope. You can change it later.

Start writing

When is it?

Pick the date and we will tell you the last day to order.

We post within 48 hours, and delivery takes 3-7 working days. We never collect on a Sunday.

Why send a letter

Honour the years

Sum up a career's worth of impact in words they can keep on the mantelpiece.

Say the overdue thank-you

Tell a parent or mentor what their work made possible - they rarely hear it.

Toast the next chapter

Wish them well for the slower mornings and the dreams they put on hold.

Add a photo

Include a printed memory from the journey if you have one.

Not sure what to write?

Start from a heartfelt sample

Borrow a line, or let it spark your own words. Our writing assistant can help you finish.

To a parent

Papa, every opportunity I've had was bought with your years of quiet, uncomplaining work. I don't think you ever realised how much we noticed. Now it's your turn - slower mornings, your own time, zero alarms. You've earned every minute of it. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.

To a colleague/mentor

It's hard to imagine this place without you in it. You set the standard the rest of us quietly tried to match. Thank you for the patience, the wisdom, and the example. Enjoy this next chapter - you've more than earned the rest. Congratulations on your retirement.

To a friend

Decades of early mornings, and now the time is finally, fully yours. Fill it with all the things work kept squeezing out. You've more than earned the slow mornings and the long lunches. Here's to your next chapter.

Make it your own