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Category » Sympathy and Funeral Arrangements

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1. Can you send flowers if there is no funeral service, just a memorial?
   Yes. It is appropriate to send floral arrangements to a memorial.
2. What are other ways to pay tribute to the deceased?
   Donate a book in their memory at their local or your local library. Donate scholarship money in their name to a school. Plant a memory garden. Create a photo montage.
3. Can I send food or fruit baskets to the funeral home for the family?
   Most funeral homes cannot accept food deliveries.It is always best to first contact the funeral home and ask if they accept such deliveries. If they cannot, we suggest you send the food or fruit basket to the home of the bereaved.
4. What should be written in a condolence letter?
   A condolence letter is a personal letter to a member of or the entire bereaved family expressing your sincere sympathy on the loss of their family member. If you have a special memory, it is appropriate to share that information if you wish to. The purpose is to offer comfort and support to the ...
5. What is an appropriate gesture to send for cremations?
   Cremations are becoming an alternative for many religions that previously opted for burials. Many cremations first hold viewings and later the cremation occurs following the funeral service. Flowers, especially standing sprays, baskets or even an elegant vase arrangement are appropriate.
6. What does "in lieu of flowers" mean?
   It means ¨in place of or instead of flowers.¨ Depending on religious or personal circumstances, customs or the wishes of the deceased, family and friends may be asked to make a contribution to a specific charity instead of sending floral arrangements. Generally this information can be fo ...
7. How do I know what charity to donate to?
   If the bereaved would prefer donations to a charity in lieu of flowers generally the information can be found in the obituary or in literature at the funeral parlor. You may also wish to donate to a specific charitable cause on your own and many will send a notification to the bereaved of your d ...
8. When is it considered too late to send an expression of sympathy?
   It is always more appropriate to acknowledge a loss than to ignore it. Send an arrangement of flowers with a heartfelt message, a plant or write a card or letter expressing your deepest sympathy.
9. Funeral Flowers: What's Appropriate?
   Often the selections for sympathy flowers include larger pieces for the casket or specialty pieces such as floral crosses or wreaths that are not appropriate to send if you are not member of the immediate family. Here is a general guide on what type of arrangements are suitable, given your rela ...