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I have seen a lot of different
styles of floral arrangements at funeral services lately. What is best? How
do I order a "special" design?
Highly personalized
sympathy tributes that depict an aspect of a person's essence are a growing
trend. If the deceased was a man who loved the outdoors, perhaps a tribute
incorporating branches and natural materials would be ideal. If the deceased
was an avid gardener, a tribute with a collection of garden flowers may be a
perfect choice. Be prepared to give the florist a few hints about the person
you want to memorialize. If you prefer to send a design that is more a
reflection of your style, be sure to communicate that to the florist. Most
flower shops will have photos of traditional sympathy styles for you to
peruse.
Is it okay to send
flowers to the family's home? If so, when is it appropriate to send them?
Absolutely. This is a
wonderful way to express your sympathy and is a common trend. Some people
choose to send flowers to the home immediately while others prefer to wait a
week or more. There are no rules. Flowers can be a very comforting reminder
during the grieving process that friends haven't forgotten. Flowering and
green plants or a basket of fruit and gourmet are also very common to send
to family home.
Is it still
appropriate to send flowers if the death notice mentions a charitable
donation?
Yes. Because flowers
help say what is often difficult to express, they are always appropriate and
in good taste. Flowers also play a functional role, adding warmth to the
service and providing the visible emotional support that the family needs
during this time.
Is it acceptable to
send roses or flowers in a glass vase to the funeral home?
Yes, Often times
smaller arrangements can be taken home by the family after the wake.
If several of us
want to go in together for funeral flowers, how do we sign our names so the
family knows how to thank us?
When groups go in
together on flowers, the arrangements can be very special and make a larger
showing. There should be room on the floral enclosure card for several
names, but if there's not enough space it is best to sign as a group, such
as "The Girls in Accounting" or "The Smith Family." Include a contact name
and address on the card so the family knows who to thank.
Where did the
tradition of sending funeral flowers come from?
Flowers have always
played an important role in burial traditions because of their soothing
qualities. In ancient cultures, floral and herb essences were used to anoint
the bodies of the deceased and aromatic flowers and greens were displayed.
Is it appropriate
to send a plant to the funeral home? If so, will the funeral home send it to
the family after the service?
Yes, it is appropriate
to send a green or flowering plant. The funeral director will simply
notify the family members that they may take the plants with them after the
service.
If I want to place
a tribute in or on the casket, what should I do?
This tradition is
usually reserved for family members or special loved ones. Ask the family
before ordering anything for the casket.
What is appropriate
to send for a cremation?
A tastefully designed
floral tribute adds beauty to any type of memorial service. It is common for
the family to have an arrangement designed for display with the urn.
I just found out
and the funeral is over, it is appropriate to still send something ?
Yes, sending flowers,
plants or a fruit basket to the family home in the days or even weeks after
the funeral is appropriate and can be very comforting.
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