Q:
What is the best style for
a funeral arrangement? How do I order a "special" design?
A:
Highly personalized sympathy tributes depicting an aspect of a
person’s life are very popular. If he loved the outdoors, perhaps a
funeral piece including branches and natural materials would be best.
If she was a gardener, maybe a tribute with a collection of garden
flowers would be best. The key to ordering a unique design is to give
the florist a few hints about the deceased or about yourself.
Q:
If the death notice mentions a charitable donation is it still
appropriate to send flowers?
A:
Flowers help say what is often difficult to express. This is why it is
always appropriate and in good taste to send an arrangement. It adds
warmth to the service and provides the emotional support so important
to the family at this time.
Q:
Is it appropriate to send flowers to the family’s home?
A:
Sending flowers to the home is a thoughtful way to express your
condolences. While some people choose to send flowers to the home
immediately, others prefer to wait a week or longer. In the weeks
after the service, sending flowers can be a comforting gesture that
you haven’t forgotten.
Q:
If several of us want to
send flowers together, how do we sign our names so that the family
knows how to thank us?
A:
There should room on the enclosure card for several names; however, if
there are more than a few, it is best to sign the card as a group,
such as "Your Friends in Shipping" or "The Jones
Family". It is also wise to include a contact name and address on
the card so the family can properly thank you.
Q:
What is appropriate to
send for a cremation?
A:
A tastefully designed floral tribute adds beauty to any type of
memorial. Families usually have a piece made especially for display
next to the urn. Florists in many areas may have specific suggestions
for arrangements.
