we live 1500 miles away...need to send flowers for tragic child%26#039;s death...need reasonable prices
Need reasonably priced flowers for family funeral in Oregon...anyone know of a reasonable floral service?
Your best bet would be to use the yellow pages for a florist near the funeral home - or ask the funeral home directly. A local florist will be happy for the business and won%26#039;t charge the same rates as an FTD florist would. You might also ask where the child is to be buried and then check with the cemetery. Many of the smaller cemeteries will allow mementos on the graves, such as toys the child liked, stained glass pieces, or plastic or silk flowers. Another wonderful gesture would be to help pay for the headstone in lieu of flowers. A nice headstone will be remembered much longer than the flowers will be.
Reply:Check out http://www.localflowershop.com
You can search for a florist in the city and state you wish and find a LOCAL florist to handle your flower order. You can send flowers and avoid wire service fees this way.
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Saturday, April 11, 2009
What do people do with the flowers after the funeral?
I know that some are left at the grave, but what about all the other flowers? There are usually so much, and I%26#039;m just stumped as to where they go afterwards? Do they leave the flowers in the church? Do the family members bring the flowers home?
What do people do with the flowers after the funeral?
They keep it for memories.
Reply:Perhaps you can donate them to a church. Many of them use flowers to decorate their alters.
Reply:I work at a nursing home and we regularly receive flowers after the funerals of our past patients.
Reply:Some are taken other places (like churches or nursing homes) others are taken by the family. If they have any cut flowers, they might keep those and dry them. Just a little memento I guess.
Reply:Sincere people try to discard them on the burial place, but I also know people who recirculate them.
Reply:I worked at a funeral home for 8 years, most of the time they leave some at the gravesite and take the rest to nursing homes or terminal care floors at hospitals. It really makes other people%26#039;s days to have fresh flowers around.
Reply:I worked as a florist for five years, and I have learned that if the flowers are fresh they are left at the graveside until they are wilted. Then, they are thrown away. If the flowers are silk, they are either left at the graveside until they are weathered, or they are taken home and stored to be displayed at a later date. I hope that helps!
Reply:I have been through many funerals and different people do different things. But I believe most families decide which flowers they want taken to the grave and then dispense the rest to the different family members. For example: Say you are the sister of the person who has past and your friend, work, ex-husband and neighbor all sent something to the funeral home. They would most likely give those to you to do with what you want.
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What do people do with the flowers after the funeral?
They keep it for memories.
Reply:Perhaps you can donate them to a church. Many of them use flowers to decorate their alters.
Reply:I work at a nursing home and we regularly receive flowers after the funerals of our past patients.
Reply:Some are taken other places (like churches or nursing homes) others are taken by the family. If they have any cut flowers, they might keep those and dry them. Just a little memento I guess.
Reply:Sincere people try to discard them on the burial place, but I also know people who recirculate them.
Reply:I worked at a funeral home for 8 years, most of the time they leave some at the gravesite and take the rest to nursing homes or terminal care floors at hospitals. It really makes other people%26#039;s days to have fresh flowers around.
Reply:I worked as a florist for five years, and I have learned that if the flowers are fresh they are left at the graveside until they are wilted. Then, they are thrown away. If the flowers are silk, they are either left at the graveside until they are weathered, or they are taken home and stored to be displayed at a later date. I hope that helps!
Reply:I have been through many funerals and different people do different things. But I believe most families decide which flowers they want taken to the grave and then dispense the rest to the different family members. For example: Say you are the sister of the person who has past and your friend, work, ex-husband and neighbor all sent something to the funeral home. They would most likely give those to you to do with what you want.
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Do you want flowers at your funeral?
saw one today with no flowers kinda sad just interested in what you think ?
Do you want flowers at your funeral?
Heck yeah. I want flowers and a marching band and some of the freaky acrobats from Cirque de Soliei.
Reply:No - it%26#039;s a bit late to buy me them then!
I do want to be buried where there are lots of trees though so that visitors can appreciate them.
Reply:Sure. I%26#039;ll be dead so I won%26#039;t get to see it. Can you get e-mail in heaven?
Reply:Yes, I want flowers at my funeral, but I want to be cremated and scattered over the ocean and then flowers tossed in after.
Reply:Nah, just lots of Whiskey and Wine!!
Reply:Yes, I would want flowers. I would hope the people I rub elbows with would care enough to send something thoughtful like that...but more importantly, I would want a room full of people! I think people taking time out of their day to pay their respects is even more important. So, for my funeral, I would want standing room only, people of every race, a powerpoint, and a sermon on salvation.
Reply:I would want some flowers but I do know some families that only use greenery on top of the casket. Some families request that people make donations to a charity in lieu of flowers.
Reply:For myself, I could care less. I%26#039;ll be dead, after all. But for the family, yes I do. Understandably, not a huge number of flowers, since many people look at them and think %26quot;how much better to donate the money to charity X!%26quot; That%26#039;s true, but if you%26#039;re going to go that route, skip the whole funeral and donate the money.
Either way, the funeral is for the family; so a reasonable number of flowers is probably the best compromise.
Reply:No. And I don%26#039;t want people looking at me laying in a casket either. Where ever I am when I die, my family has been instructed to send my body to the nearest crematorium and then spread my ashes of the neatest body of water.
Reply:Absolutely not. Why would I want flowers! I will be dead and won%26#039;t be able to appreciate them. What a waste of money. Of course you%26#039;re making the florist happy! If you want to honour me, please make a donation to a charity in memory of me. Now that makes sense and it will benefit somebody that%26#039;s alive!
gere
Reply:I want BALLOONS I love balloons and I don%26#039;t want people crying over me or giving me those flowers in thos ugly baskets to throw on top my grave.
Balloons, music dancing and good food. Its a celebration of my life, not a goodbye.
Reply:My will specifies that in lieu of flowers, I would prefer donations would be made to The American Cancer Society, The American Kidney Foundation, or local humane societies. I think any monies spent would do more good at one of these (or other) charitable organizations.
Reply:Some people request donations to a charity instead of flowers. I would like flowers from family, loved ones, and donations to a charity of my choice from associates.
Reply:I want to remain immortal and young looking even after three thousand years.
Reply:Funeral flowers are so overrated -- just give money to build a playground somewhere and cremate me!
Reply:Bring me flowers during my lifetime. Don%26#039;t bother once I%26#039;m dead -- I won%26#039;t be there to enjoy them!
Reply:flowers or no flowers is okay with me. but i want my ipod turn on with fully charged battery inside my coffin with the earphone on.
with the selected folder, full of my fave songs.
Reply:No, I can%26#039;t appreciate them so why waste them.
I%26#039;d rather someone planted a tree for me.
Reply:No thanks. No funeral. Just a bunch of friends and family. Lots of beer, liquor and music as they toss my ashes over the cliff.
Reply:Not really, i wouldnt want flowers to be killed just for the purpose of my funeral. I want a crazy funeral, like pop music and people dressed in pink.
Reply:hmmm, that%26#039;s odd. Yes, I definitely want flowers at my funeral. Traditionally, the family splits up the planters afterwards and it is another way or remembering those who have passed.
Reply:No. Donate the money to my kid%26#039;s college education fund instead! lol
Reply:To be honest with you I like the design,but I will be gone so it won%26#039;t make much of a difference and spending so much money on me when Iam not really around to see,to me seems kind of worthless and that money could go towards something else! I would appreciate the thought and care,and I understanding wanting to feel comfortable and the area nice and busy,but it doesn%26#039;t bother me that much.
Reply:I will be cremated and my ashes spread over Wrigley Field.
No flowers but you may drink a budweiser in my honor.
Reply:Wouldnt bother me as i would be dead but probably nice for grieving relatives to lighten proceedings a little--if you have any
Reply:i don%26#039;t want a funeral at all - just cremated and my ashes spread on my wife%26#039;s Corn Flakes
Reply:If it is my funeral, I must assume that I am dead and do not care what earthly rituals are performed or how my body is dispersed of or if there are flowers and any kind of ornamentation....so no I don%26#039;t really care, to me it is just a way of the florists to make money on the grieving of the loved ones left behind...just my humble opinion.
Reply:Yes of course! Giving flowers is a show of love.
Reply:I don%26#039;t even want flowers now, let alone when I can%26#039;t enjoy them. I think FTD is a great big scam!!!
On the other hand, my wife loves flowers, and thinks a gift of flowers is just wonderful!
So, since she%26#039;ll be there alive to enjoy your flowers, yes, send them. Thanks!
I%26#039;d rather go enjoy our back-yard garden, and decorate with undying silk flowers, and give the room the scent of flowers via air freshening Pot Pouree.
Reply:Yes. pink ones.
Reply:well one or kind a nice but if over loaded would be waste of money, I remember my father funeral 4 years ago I know it is emotional time so my older brother start pick out a bunch of flower the total cost was about $2000.00 and there a bunch more flowers from friend I think that is a wasted of money.
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Do you want flowers at your funeral?
Heck yeah. I want flowers and a marching band and some of the freaky acrobats from Cirque de Soliei.
Reply:No - it%26#039;s a bit late to buy me them then!
I do want to be buried where there are lots of trees though so that visitors can appreciate them.
Reply:Sure. I%26#039;ll be dead so I won%26#039;t get to see it. Can you get e-mail in heaven?
Reply:Yes, I want flowers at my funeral, but I want to be cremated and scattered over the ocean and then flowers tossed in after.
Reply:Nah, just lots of Whiskey and Wine!!
Reply:Yes, I would want flowers. I would hope the people I rub elbows with would care enough to send something thoughtful like that...but more importantly, I would want a room full of people! I think people taking time out of their day to pay their respects is even more important. So, for my funeral, I would want standing room only, people of every race, a powerpoint, and a sermon on salvation.
Reply:I would want some flowers but I do know some families that only use greenery on top of the casket. Some families request that people make donations to a charity in lieu of flowers.
Reply:For myself, I could care less. I%26#039;ll be dead, after all. But for the family, yes I do. Understandably, not a huge number of flowers, since many people look at them and think %26quot;how much better to donate the money to charity X!%26quot; That%26#039;s true, but if you%26#039;re going to go that route, skip the whole funeral and donate the money.
Either way, the funeral is for the family; so a reasonable number of flowers is probably the best compromise.
Reply:No. And I don%26#039;t want people looking at me laying in a casket either. Where ever I am when I die, my family has been instructed to send my body to the nearest crematorium and then spread my ashes of the neatest body of water.
Reply:Absolutely not. Why would I want flowers! I will be dead and won%26#039;t be able to appreciate them. What a waste of money. Of course you%26#039;re making the florist happy! If you want to honour me, please make a donation to a charity in memory of me. Now that makes sense and it will benefit somebody that%26#039;s alive!
gere
Reply:I want BALLOONS I love balloons and I don%26#039;t want people crying over me or giving me those flowers in thos ugly baskets to throw on top my grave.
Balloons, music dancing and good food. Its a celebration of my life, not a goodbye.
Reply:My will specifies that in lieu of flowers, I would prefer donations would be made to The American Cancer Society, The American Kidney Foundation, or local humane societies. I think any monies spent would do more good at one of these (or other) charitable organizations.
Reply:Some people request donations to a charity instead of flowers. I would like flowers from family, loved ones, and donations to a charity of my choice from associates.
Reply:I want to remain immortal and young looking even after three thousand years.
Reply:Funeral flowers are so overrated -- just give money to build a playground somewhere and cremate me!
Reply:Bring me flowers during my lifetime. Don%26#039;t bother once I%26#039;m dead -- I won%26#039;t be there to enjoy them!
Reply:flowers or no flowers is okay with me. but i want my ipod turn on with fully charged battery inside my coffin with the earphone on.
with the selected folder, full of my fave songs.
Reply:No, I can%26#039;t appreciate them so why waste them.
I%26#039;d rather someone planted a tree for me.
Reply:No thanks. No funeral. Just a bunch of friends and family. Lots of beer, liquor and music as they toss my ashes over the cliff.
Reply:Not really, i wouldnt want flowers to be killed just for the purpose of my funeral. I want a crazy funeral, like pop music and people dressed in pink.
Reply:hmmm, that%26#039;s odd. Yes, I definitely want flowers at my funeral. Traditionally, the family splits up the planters afterwards and it is another way or remembering those who have passed.
Reply:No. Donate the money to my kid%26#039;s college education fund instead! lol
Reply:To be honest with you I like the design,but I will be gone so it won%26#039;t make much of a difference and spending so much money on me when Iam not really around to see,to me seems kind of worthless and that money could go towards something else! I would appreciate the thought and care,and I understanding wanting to feel comfortable and the area nice and busy,but it doesn%26#039;t bother me that much.
Reply:I will be cremated and my ashes spread over Wrigley Field.
No flowers but you may drink a budweiser in my honor.
Reply:Wouldnt bother me as i would be dead but probably nice for grieving relatives to lighten proceedings a little--if you have any
Reply:i don%26#039;t want a funeral at all - just cremated and my ashes spread on my wife%26#039;s Corn Flakes
Reply:If it is my funeral, I must assume that I am dead and do not care what earthly rituals are performed or how my body is dispersed of or if there are flowers and any kind of ornamentation....so no I don%26#039;t really care, to me it is just a way of the florists to make money on the grieving of the loved ones left behind...just my humble opinion.
Reply:Yes of course! Giving flowers is a show of love.
Reply:I don%26#039;t even want flowers now, let alone when I can%26#039;t enjoy them. I think FTD is a great big scam!!!
On the other hand, my wife loves flowers, and thinks a gift of flowers is just wonderful!
So, since she%26#039;ll be there alive to enjoy your flowers, yes, send them. Thanks!
I%26#039;d rather go enjoy our back-yard garden, and decorate with undying silk flowers, and give the room the scent of flowers via air freshening Pot Pouree.
Reply:Yes. pink ones.
Reply:well one or kind a nice but if over loaded would be waste of money, I remember my father funeral 4 years ago I know it is emotional time so my older brother start pick out a bunch of flower the total cost was about $2000.00 and there a bunch more flowers from friend I think that is a wasted of money.
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I have flowers from my best.f's Grandpas funeral and i wanna make something special..?
My Best friends Grandfather past away almost a month ago and i have the flowers she brought home from the funeral and i wanted to make something very special for her.. but i%26#039;m not sure what the flowers are already dried out.. and she%26#039;s still not done grieving.. i thought maybe this would help her.. so can you help me please its very important to me to do this. Thank you in advance.
I have flowers from my best.f%26#039;s Grandpas funeral and i wanna make something special..?
press them then put them in a frame
Reply:Press the flowers find a fittin poem make a collage and place a picture of him on it
Reply:Break up the dried flowers and buy a nice crystal jar or bowl. Make a nice potpourri from the dried flowers. Go to the link below and follow the easy instructions.
Best of luck.
Reply:Maybe you could make a %26quot;tussie mussie.%26quot; This is a Victorian era nosegay made from dried flowers. I%26#039;ve made several over the years from roses or flowers given to me on special occasions. They look great to top stacks of books or just to lay in front of framed photos. I%26#039;ve also used the dried petals to make and/or enhance the look of homemade potpourri. Just freshen the scent occasionally.
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I have flowers from my best.f%26#039;s Grandpas funeral and i wanna make something special..?
press them then put them in a frame
Reply:Press the flowers find a fittin poem make a collage and place a picture of him on it
Reply:Break up the dried flowers and buy a nice crystal jar or bowl. Make a nice potpourri from the dried flowers. Go to the link below and follow the easy instructions.
Best of luck.
Reply:Maybe you could make a %26quot;tussie mussie.%26quot; This is a Victorian era nosegay made from dried flowers. I%26#039;ve made several over the years from roses or flowers given to me on special occasions. They look great to top stacks of books or just to lay in front of framed photos. I%26#039;ve also used the dried petals to make and/or enhance the look of homemade potpourri. Just freshen the scent occasionally.
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Appropriate message for flowers at funeral of a dear uncle?
I think you should speak from your heart.
I will miss dear Uncle XXX so very much. He was such a special person to me; the way he made me laugh, his special hug, and always knowing he was there for me. My thoughts a prayers are with all of you.
Love,
Appropriate message for flowers at funeral of a dear uncle?
Get Well Soon. if the uncle was a joker.
I hope they have checkers in hell if he was an uptight jerk. %26lt;_%26lt; (although dear makes it kinda uneffective)
Atleast this uncle didn%26#039;t leave with Cement Shoes (%26lt;_%26lt;)
Lifes a joke, and Death told a bad joke.
Reply:%26quot;In Loving Memory%26quot; always sounds nice.
Reply:The outside envelope could read in loving memory of my Dear Uncle, or any part of that. The inside should give your full name, and what you were to the departed, so everyone can see, and grieve with you. Jane Smith, niece of Uncle Jim. This is especially important, when the funeral home takes the cards off of the flowers, and gives them to the chief mourner. You will want to let your Aunt know how much you care, and miss your uncle, and you want her to know it was you, not some other niece, who sent the flowers. She does not need to play guess who sent the flowers in her time of grief. She will want to send a thank you note, and maybe say something in person. She will need to know who to address those to.
Sorry for your loss.
Reply:You will be dearly missed by all.
Reply:%26quot;My (Our) thoughts and prayers go with you.%26quot;
Reply:Just sign your name to them, so the family knows who sent them. Not necessary to leave a message on the flowers.
You can say what you want to say to your Uncle%26#039;s family.
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I will miss dear Uncle XXX so very much. He was such a special person to me; the way he made me laugh, his special hug, and always knowing he was there for me. My thoughts a prayers are with all of you.
Love,
Appropriate message for flowers at funeral of a dear uncle?
Get Well Soon. if the uncle was a joker.
I hope they have checkers in hell if he was an uptight jerk. %26lt;_%26lt; (although dear makes it kinda uneffective)
Atleast this uncle didn%26#039;t leave with Cement Shoes (%26lt;_%26lt;)
Lifes a joke, and Death told a bad joke.
Reply:%26quot;In Loving Memory%26quot; always sounds nice.
Reply:The outside envelope could read in loving memory of my Dear Uncle, or any part of that. The inside should give your full name, and what you were to the departed, so everyone can see, and grieve with you. Jane Smith, niece of Uncle Jim. This is especially important, when the funeral home takes the cards off of the flowers, and gives them to the chief mourner. You will want to let your Aunt know how much you care, and miss your uncle, and you want her to know it was you, not some other niece, who sent the flowers. She does not need to play guess who sent the flowers in her time of grief. She will want to send a thank you note, and maybe say something in person. She will need to know who to address those to.
Sorry for your loss.
Reply:You will be dearly missed by all.
Reply:%26quot;My (Our) thoughts and prayers go with you.%26quot;
Reply:Just sign your name to them, so the family knows who sent them. Not necessary to leave a message on the flowers.
You can say what you want to say to your Uncle%26#039;s family.
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Should we send flowers during the viewing or the funeral?
We are attending a viewing on Thursday and the funeral on Saturday. When would it be more appropriate to send flowers? Since the viewing is two days away, will the flower arrangement wilt before the funeral?
Should we send flowers during the viewing or the funeral?
I%26#039;ve been told the number of flowers sent will be an indication of the turnout on the funeral. Send them early for the viewing or as they say here down south, the wake.
The flowers will be on display for the viewing/wake and the funeral as well.
A lot of flowers sent are potted plants of some type are not cut flowers. The family may order sprays for the funeral which would arrive the day before possibly.
Reply:Typically sent to the funeral home for viewing unless the family requests donations sent to an org. in lieu of flowers.
Reply:Thursday, the day of the viewing.
Reply:It may depend on the religious faith/church conducting the burial ceremony for the late. Some prefer flowers during the viewing while others prefer at the funeral. Since the funeral is close, just trust your instincts to guide you.
Reply:No the flowers will not wilt. The florist knows how to keep them fresh. Let them know it is a 3-day service when you order. Send them asap.
Reply:Have the flowers delivered to the Funeral Home on Thursday before the viewing begins.
Reply:send it for thursday it should be fine till saturday if the arrangement was made on thursday but your florist will know more. you can also water it if you get there really early on saturday. The furneral director may also do this for you.
Reply:Flowers should be sent to the viewing. The flowers will be fine by the funeral. We had flowers from my grandfather%26#039;s funeral around for a long time afterwards. In fact, we still have some plants from there *he passed in october*
Reply:I think it%26#039;s better to send the flowers in time for the funeral itself so the arrangement is fresh when it is taken to the graveside or given to family members to take home.
Reply:I would send the flowers to the viewing. They should last. If you have further concern about this, consult with the florist.
Reply:I%26#039;ve never been to a viewing so the sending flower%26#039;s to the funeral will be fine. When my grandparents died. At each funeral (there was no viewing) people would send flower%26#039;s to the funeral.
Reply:Send them to the viewing. On the day of the funeral, the family most likely won%26#039;t even see them. When my mom died, they only took a few of the arrangements to the burial and the rest we elected to have them sent to area nursing homes. We did see the ones at the viewing, though.
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Should we send flowers during the viewing or the funeral?
I%26#039;ve been told the number of flowers sent will be an indication of the turnout on the funeral. Send them early for the viewing or as they say here down south, the wake.
The flowers will be on display for the viewing/wake and the funeral as well.
A lot of flowers sent are potted plants of some type are not cut flowers. The family may order sprays for the funeral which would arrive the day before possibly.
Reply:Typically sent to the funeral home for viewing unless the family requests donations sent to an org. in lieu of flowers.
Reply:Thursday, the day of the viewing.
Reply:It may depend on the religious faith/church conducting the burial ceremony for the late. Some prefer flowers during the viewing while others prefer at the funeral. Since the funeral is close, just trust your instincts to guide you.
Reply:No the flowers will not wilt. The florist knows how to keep them fresh. Let them know it is a 3-day service when you order. Send them asap.
Reply:Have the flowers delivered to the Funeral Home on Thursday before the viewing begins.
Reply:send it for thursday it should be fine till saturday if the arrangement was made on thursday but your florist will know more. you can also water it if you get there really early on saturday. The furneral director may also do this for you.
Reply:Flowers should be sent to the viewing. The flowers will be fine by the funeral. We had flowers from my grandfather%26#039;s funeral around for a long time afterwards. In fact, we still have some plants from there *he passed in october*
Reply:I think it%26#039;s better to send the flowers in time for the funeral itself so the arrangement is fresh when it is taken to the graveside or given to family members to take home.
Reply:I would send the flowers to the viewing. They should last. If you have further concern about this, consult with the florist.
Reply:I%26#039;ve never been to a viewing so the sending flower%26#039;s to the funeral will be fine. When my grandparents died. At each funeral (there was no viewing) people would send flower%26#039;s to the funeral.
Reply:Send them to the viewing. On the day of the funeral, the family most likely won%26#039;t even see them. When my mom died, they only took a few of the arrangements to the burial and the rest we elected to have them sent to area nursing homes. We did see the ones at the viewing, though.
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What should i write on a card to put on my Nanna's funeral flowers? Any links to sites that have nice verses?
I%26#039;m finding it hard to put into words what i feel for my Nanna and need a bit of a helping hand.
Thanks
xx
What should i write on a card to put on my Nanna%26#039;s funeral flowers? Any links to sites that have nice verses?
So sorry about your loss.
I used this verse for my uncle when he passed away.
Wonderful memories woven in Gold,
There is a picture we tenderly hold,
Deep in our heart a memory is kept,
To love, to cherish, and never forget.
Gone is the face we loved so dear,
Silent the voice we long to hear,
In all the world we will not find,
A heart so wonderful and kind.
You left us quietly,
Your thoughts unknown,
But left us memories,
We are proud to own.
Reply:A short personal message is always good. %26#039;I will always love and remember you nana. Thank-you for all your kindness and the happy times we shared together%26#039;. All my Love- xxx
Something like that perhaps.
Reply:its hard to lost someone who is very close to us, in the card maybe you should write how you feel about her and thanks to her how grateful you are to be her grandchild.
Reply:You stood over me when I was young and watched as I grew, gave me the love that only a grand mother can and as I grew older I started to watch you and watched as you slipped into the quiet good night....and now its good bye. Take with you my love as I have taken yours with me. Til we meet again - anon
Reply:May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face.
And rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the hollow of His hand.
this is a few words from the irish blessing
Reply:I wrote this for mine, don%26#039;t know if there%26#039;s anything within it you can use. - God bless ur Gran.
You said that you had cancer, You told me you would die.
I couldn%26#039;t quite believe it but you looked me in the eye.
I thought you%26#039;d stay forever, I thought my kids would meet you
You told me you were leaving, there was nothing you could do
I watched you quickly crumble, you turned into a wreck
My strong mentor gave up, with this noose around her neck
I can%26#039;t lose my granny, God knows she drives me round the bend,
They said you had a full year yet and you%26#039;d see it to its end
We both knew you wouldn%26#039;t though, we knew you%26#039;d given in,
Who could blame you for it, no reason to bear and grin.
Walking home a few weeks later and I began to cry
I knew I had to tell you I loved you and say my last goodbye
I knew that you were leaving that night, something told me so
I fell to my knees and pleaded with god, please don%26#039;t let her go
I knew that it was a selfish want, and I knew you were in pain
But each extra day I spent with you was such a massive gain,
Granda came to meet you that night, I felt his touch in there
He had came to guide his one true love to heaven through the air,
He lifted you gently in his arms and carried you away
I look up at the bright white light and said %26quot;see you another day%26quot;
Reply:the best this to write on the card is from your heart....
Reply:Words can not express how sorry I am. I lost my pop in March and its always hard to know what to say. Here a few that may help...
Grandmother
We had a wonderful grandmother,
One who never really grew old;
Her smile was made of sunshine,
And her heart was solid gold;
Her eyes were as bright as shining stars,
And in her cheeks fair roses you see.
We had a wonderful grandmother,
And that%26#039; s the way it will always be.
But take heed, because
She%26#039;s still keeping an eye on all of us,
So let%26#039;s make sure
She will like what she sees.
Legacy of Love
A wife, a mother, a grandma too,
This is the legacy we have from you.
You taught us love and how to fight,
You gave us strength, you gave us might.
A stronger person would be hard to find,
And in your heart, you were always kind.
You fought for us all in one way or another,
Not just as a wife not just as a mother.
For all of us you gave your best,
Now the time has come for you to rest.
So go in peace, you%26#039;ve earned your sleep,
Your love in our hearts, we%26#039;ll eternally keep
I hope this helps. keep your head up sweetie. I can%26#039;t say that its going to get easier. Because you will always miss her. But it will get better. Take care.
Reply:Sorry for your loss, just think about your Nanna and I%26#039;m sure something will come to you, like how she made you smile!
Reply:im sorry to hear about your Nanna,But i think something from you would be nicer. doesnt matter what it is,because your nanna will be the only one reading it.just tell her how much you loved her and that you will miss her very much,and she will always be in your thoughts.the good times you had together,Well god bless you and your family,It all comes from the heart,
Reply:Keep it simple and sincere. Try I loved you and will miss you for ever my lovely Nanna. Or try One day Nanna we will be together again. What ever you say make it from you and how YOU feel as a warm and real human being. Forget web sites. Your Nanna was not a PC and neither are you.
Reply:http://www.heavenlywhitedoves.net/funera...
sorry about your grandmother. i will pry for your family. this site has a ot of different verses and poems. i like it, i hope you find what you are looking fir.
Reply:google will help ya out
sorry for ya loss
i know that dosent mean alot from a stranger
but i know how hard it was when i lost mine :(
take refuge in the fact that she was a lovelly person who cared. nanna%26#039;s allways make things good.
im sure if ya a religiouse person that u know she is in a far better place now :-)
as i say sorry for ya loss :-(
here is some i googled for ya .. hop they are of some use
http://www.fropper.com/forum/message-lis...
http://americanhospice.org/griefzone/art...
hugs ya ..... take care
ps have a star to remind you that Nanna will allways be watching over you from the heavens.
allthough no longer with you she lives on in your heart
genealogy mormon
Thanks
xx
What should i write on a card to put on my Nanna%26#039;s funeral flowers? Any links to sites that have nice verses?
So sorry about your loss.
I used this verse for my uncle when he passed away.
Wonderful memories woven in Gold,
There is a picture we tenderly hold,
Deep in our heart a memory is kept,
To love, to cherish, and never forget.
Gone is the face we loved so dear,
Silent the voice we long to hear,
In all the world we will not find,
A heart so wonderful and kind.
You left us quietly,
Your thoughts unknown,
But left us memories,
We are proud to own.
Reply:A short personal message is always good. %26#039;I will always love and remember you nana. Thank-you for all your kindness and the happy times we shared together%26#039;. All my Love- xxx
Something like that perhaps.
Reply:its hard to lost someone who is very close to us, in the card maybe you should write how you feel about her and thanks to her how grateful you are to be her grandchild.
Reply:You stood over me when I was young and watched as I grew, gave me the love that only a grand mother can and as I grew older I started to watch you and watched as you slipped into the quiet good night....and now its good bye. Take with you my love as I have taken yours with me. Til we meet again - anon
Reply:May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face.
And rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the hollow of His hand.
this is a few words from the irish blessing
Reply:I wrote this for mine, don%26#039;t know if there%26#039;s anything within it you can use. - God bless ur Gran.
You said that you had cancer, You told me you would die.
I couldn%26#039;t quite believe it but you looked me in the eye.
I thought you%26#039;d stay forever, I thought my kids would meet you
You told me you were leaving, there was nothing you could do
I watched you quickly crumble, you turned into a wreck
My strong mentor gave up, with this noose around her neck
I can%26#039;t lose my granny, God knows she drives me round the bend,
They said you had a full year yet and you%26#039;d see it to its end
We both knew you wouldn%26#039;t though, we knew you%26#039;d given in,
Who could blame you for it, no reason to bear and grin.
Walking home a few weeks later and I began to cry
I knew I had to tell you I loved you and say my last goodbye
I knew that you were leaving that night, something told me so
I fell to my knees and pleaded with god, please don%26#039;t let her go
I knew that it was a selfish want, and I knew you were in pain
But each extra day I spent with you was such a massive gain,
Granda came to meet you that night, I felt his touch in there
He had came to guide his one true love to heaven through the air,
He lifted you gently in his arms and carried you away
I look up at the bright white light and said %26quot;see you another day%26quot;
Reply:the best this to write on the card is from your heart....
Reply:Words can not express how sorry I am. I lost my pop in March and its always hard to know what to say. Here a few that may help...
Grandmother
We had a wonderful grandmother,
One who never really grew old;
Her smile was made of sunshine,
And her heart was solid gold;
Her eyes were as bright as shining stars,
And in her cheeks fair roses you see.
We had a wonderful grandmother,
And that%26#039; s the way it will always be.
But take heed, because
She%26#039;s still keeping an eye on all of us,
So let%26#039;s make sure
She will like what she sees.
Legacy of Love
A wife, a mother, a grandma too,
This is the legacy we have from you.
You taught us love and how to fight,
You gave us strength, you gave us might.
A stronger person would be hard to find,
And in your heart, you were always kind.
You fought for us all in one way or another,
Not just as a wife not just as a mother.
For all of us you gave your best,
Now the time has come for you to rest.
So go in peace, you%26#039;ve earned your sleep,
Your love in our hearts, we%26#039;ll eternally keep
I hope this helps. keep your head up sweetie. I can%26#039;t say that its going to get easier. Because you will always miss her. But it will get better. Take care.
Reply:Sorry for your loss, just think about your Nanna and I%26#039;m sure something will come to you, like how she made you smile!
Reply:im sorry to hear about your Nanna,But i think something from you would be nicer. doesnt matter what it is,because your nanna will be the only one reading it.just tell her how much you loved her and that you will miss her very much,and she will always be in your thoughts.the good times you had together,Well god bless you and your family,It all comes from the heart,
Reply:Keep it simple and sincere. Try I loved you and will miss you for ever my lovely Nanna. Or try One day Nanna we will be together again. What ever you say make it from you and how YOU feel as a warm and real human being. Forget web sites. Your Nanna was not a PC and neither are you.
Reply:http://www.heavenlywhitedoves.net/funera...
sorry about your grandmother. i will pry for your family. this site has a ot of different verses and poems. i like it, i hope you find what you are looking fir.
Reply:google will help ya out
sorry for ya loss
i know that dosent mean alot from a stranger
but i know how hard it was when i lost mine :(
take refuge in the fact that she was a lovelly person who cared. nanna%26#039;s allways make things good.
im sure if ya a religiouse person that u know she is in a far better place now :-)
as i say sorry for ya loss :-(
here is some i googled for ya .. hop they are of some use
http://www.fropper.com/forum/message-lis...
http://americanhospice.org/griefzone/art...
hugs ya ..... take care
ps have a star to remind you that Nanna will allways be watching over you from the heavens.
allthough no longer with you she lives on in your heart
genealogy mormon
Who's name do I sign when sending a thank you card for funeral flowers.?
My mother died, my dad is still living, I have 3 sisters, all are married. My sisters and I divided up the cards to send out, alot of them are for distant relatives I don%26#039;t know, and I%26#039;m sure they don%26#039;t know me (my married name). Since they are family, I%26#039;m not sure if signing %26quot;the family of Jane Doe%26quot; is appropriate either.
Who%26#039;s name do I sign when sending a thank you card for funeral flowers.?
Sign your mom%26#039;s name.
It will freak them out!
.
Reply:I think %26quot;the Family of Jane Doe%26quot; is fine. The more distant family shouldn%26#039;t be insulted...
Reply:some people really don%26#039;t care how the names are signed in the thank you card; its more that they receive acknowledgment of the flowers/plant, cards, gift basket, or money they sent. if you want to sign names, you can sign everyone%26#039;s name using the former last name of the married daughters in parentheses with their current last names. if those are too many to list, you may want sign using your last name and your maiden/family%26#039;s last name (the so and so families).
Reply:the family name, like thank you very much, from the smiths, ect
Reply:I would say you should sign your name %26quot;and family of%26quot; your mother%26#039;s name would be appropriate. Maybe if you do somewhat know the person you are sending it to, you can personalize it so they realize who you are.
Reply:sign your name . . if they are family they will figure it out that you got married and don%26#039;t have the same last name or they%26#039;ll ask another relative and find out who you are. . .
Reply:Maybe. . . %26quot;Thank you on behalf of Name of Dad, Name of Daughter 1, Name of Daughter 2, Name of Daughter 3, and Name of Daughter 4%26quot;. Then sign your name. The people you send cards to will probable recognize your name as one of the daughters.
Reply:I think the %26quot;family of Jane Doe %26quot; is fine or you could do it like this..thank you for the flowers...dick and Jane doe.I would use your maiden name so people will know who you are or use a hyphenated maiden and married name.
Reply:From Jane Doe%26#039;s family.
Reply:I don%26#039;t know, %26quot;The Family of Jane Doe%26quot; sounds right to me. But if you%26#039;re not comfortable with that, sign it from you or your father.
Reply:Use your first names followed by your family name...people will know then!
Reply:I would sighn %26quot;The family%26quot; because i am sure everyone is thankfull for them, sorry to hear about your loss.
Reply:you always put thank you from the family of the deceased persons name
Reply:just sign your name and %26quot;family of%26quot; this should be appropriet enough.
Reply:Sign the husbands first and last name and put the family on it too. For example: The Rick Johnson family.
Reply:You could sign the cards saying something like
%26quot;My family and I would like to thank you for xxxx%26quot; (the flowers, the food, etc.)
Then, sign your name. Mary Smith (Jones)
When my mom died last year, we divided up the thank yous as well. I wrote my married name and in parentheses put my maiden name.
I am very sorry for your loss, too.
Reply:Our family agreed that signing %26quot; The family of (the deceased name) %26quot; worked best for us. Cards I receive use the same way of signing.
Sorry for your loss.
Reply:I think it should be your dads name as he is the eldest living member in the family. You may write on behalf of (his name) and then your name (+daughter of .....) This way i feel your relatives will recognise your dad and you.
Reply:BUSH%26#039;S
Reply:sign with your name ---------------and if you want to add P%26gt;S%26gt;.
flower
Who%26#039;s name do I sign when sending a thank you card for funeral flowers.?
Sign your mom%26#039;s name.
It will freak them out!
.
Reply:I think %26quot;the Family of Jane Doe%26quot; is fine. The more distant family shouldn%26#039;t be insulted...
Reply:some people really don%26#039;t care how the names are signed in the thank you card; its more that they receive acknowledgment of the flowers/plant, cards, gift basket, or money they sent. if you want to sign names, you can sign everyone%26#039;s name using the former last name of the married daughters in parentheses with their current last names. if those are too many to list, you may want sign using your last name and your maiden/family%26#039;s last name (the so and so families).
Reply:the family name, like thank you very much, from the smiths, ect
Reply:I would say you should sign your name %26quot;and family of%26quot; your mother%26#039;s name would be appropriate. Maybe if you do somewhat know the person you are sending it to, you can personalize it so they realize who you are.
Reply:sign your name . . if they are family they will figure it out that you got married and don%26#039;t have the same last name or they%26#039;ll ask another relative and find out who you are. . .
Reply:Maybe. . . %26quot;Thank you on behalf of Name of Dad, Name of Daughter 1, Name of Daughter 2, Name of Daughter 3, and Name of Daughter 4%26quot;. Then sign your name. The people you send cards to will probable recognize your name as one of the daughters.
Reply:I think the %26quot;family of Jane Doe %26quot; is fine or you could do it like this..thank you for the flowers...dick and Jane doe.I would use your maiden name so people will know who you are or use a hyphenated maiden and married name.
Reply:From Jane Doe%26#039;s family.
Reply:I don%26#039;t know, %26quot;The Family of Jane Doe%26quot; sounds right to me. But if you%26#039;re not comfortable with that, sign it from you or your father.
Reply:Use your first names followed by your family name...people will know then!
Reply:I would sighn %26quot;The family%26quot; because i am sure everyone is thankfull for them, sorry to hear about your loss.
Reply:you always put thank you from the family of the deceased persons name
Reply:just sign your name and %26quot;family of%26quot; this should be appropriet enough.
Reply:Sign the husbands first and last name and put the family on it too. For example: The Rick Johnson family.
Reply:You could sign the cards saying something like
%26quot;My family and I would like to thank you for xxxx%26quot; (the flowers, the food, etc.)
Then, sign your name. Mary Smith (Jones)
When my mom died last year, we divided up the thank yous as well. I wrote my married name and in parentheses put my maiden name.
I am very sorry for your loss, too.
Reply:Our family agreed that signing %26quot; The family of (the deceased name) %26quot; worked best for us. Cards I receive use the same way of signing.
Sorry for your loss.
Reply:I think it should be your dads name as he is the eldest living member in the family. You may write on behalf of (his name) and then your name (+daughter of .....) This way i feel your relatives will recognise your dad and you.
Reply:BUSH%26#039;S
Reply:sign with your name ---------------and if you want to add P%26gt;S%26gt;.
flower
What can i write on a card for funeral flowers that are for a very dear friend that i didn't see for 4 years
i lost touch with my friend when she moved a few years ago and i had made it my new years resolution to find her again this year. unfortunately i left it too long and found out last week that she had a heartattack and sadly passed on leaving a teenage son.
What can i write on a card for funeral flowers that are for a very dear friend that i didn%26#039;t see for 4 years
for someone im glad i had the pleasure of knowing. sadly it is too late to say what i want to say but in my heart i know you hear my voice. rest peacefully my friend
Reply:sorry to hear the sad news . take care
Reply:I missed you then and I definetly missed you now!
:)
Reply:She isn%26#039;t really gona read the card now is she? U should do that stuff when ppl r alive...not with the intention of making u feel bad. From now on you%26#039;ll know better. Anyway here it goes...
..For a dear friend lost, condolances to the family left behind. I wish we had more time.
Reply:I was going to suggest something but Akfriendanch%26#039;s suggestion is pretty much what I was going to say. I say you work on what she has written, it seems pretty sincere.
Reply:I am sorry you lost your friend...even though you lost contact, it must definitely hurt!
I would suggest you tell the truth - tell family in card that your friend was special, that you thought of her often and are sorry you lost contact. Then say something like: I know there is really nothing i can do to ease your pain/sense of loss, and words don%26#039;t really suffice, but if I can do anything for you%26#039;all - please don%26#039;t hesitate to ask. Then say you will keep your friend in your prayers and heart always...Hope this is some help.
genealogy mormon
What can i write on a card for funeral flowers that are for a very dear friend that i didn%26#039;t see for 4 years
for someone im glad i had the pleasure of knowing. sadly it is too late to say what i want to say but in my heart i know you hear my voice. rest peacefully my friend
Reply:sorry to hear the sad news . take care
Reply:I missed you then and I definetly missed you now!
:)
Reply:She isn%26#039;t really gona read the card now is she? U should do that stuff when ppl r alive...not with the intention of making u feel bad. From now on you%26#039;ll know better. Anyway here it goes...
..For a dear friend lost, condolances to the family left behind. I wish we had more time.
Reply:I was going to suggest something but Akfriendanch%26#039;s suggestion is pretty much what I was going to say. I say you work on what she has written, it seems pretty sincere.
Reply:I am sorry you lost your friend...even though you lost contact, it must definitely hurt!
I would suggest you tell the truth - tell family in card that your friend was special, that you thought of her often and are sorry you lost contact. Then say something like: I know there is really nothing i can do to ease your pain/sense of loss, and words don%26#039;t really suffice, but if I can do anything for you%26#039;all - please don%26#039;t hesitate to ask. Then say you will keep your friend in your prayers and heart always...Hope this is some help.
genealogy mormon
Where can I find rosary beads made from funeral flowers in massachusetts?
at the dollar store
Where can I find rosary beads made from funeral flowers in massachusetts?
You%26#039;ll probably have to make them yourself!
acting resources
Where can I find rosary beads made from funeral flowers in massachusetts?
You%26#039;ll probably have to make them yourself!
acting resources
My soon to be mother in law thinks cali lillies are funeral flowers!?
I want to use cali lillies for my wedding they are my favorite flower but my soon to be mother in law hates them.... I have to admit for the most part she has really good taste what do you think?
My soon to be mother in law thinks cali lillies are funeral flowers!?
Let her have it. I have been married three times. FIrst one, no cake just did it in SanDiego by a pool and took the flowers out of someone%26#039;s yard. Second time hubby%26#039;s dad was a preacher, hi mother chose everything and railroaded us all over. Third time, hubby%26#039;s mother came into town, and insisted on miracle whip ranch dip (gag) and a cake she had to buy...she left 3 days later. No one ate her dip and the cake, who cares in the end, as long as she lives far away. THe flowers you are asking about are lovely. Put them on her grave when she dies, and pick the flowers she wants. And act like it is no big deal. Just don%26#039;t let her in your bed the night of the honeymoon. Chalk it up to being easy going.
Or tell her to go fly a kite and establish the relationship from the start....no.
Reply:i want ur email address ur beautiful not a lezbo but i want some of ur beauty secrets
Reply:They used to be funeral flowers only, but nowadays weddings aren%26#039;t as traditional as they were. Anything goes! I used Lillies at my wedding despite my own mother%26#039;s warnings against them, and I%26#039;m glad I did.
Reply:Sweetie, it isn%26#039;t your future mother-in-law%26#039;s wedding. It%26#039;s yours. It%26#039;s YOUR day. Do as YOU like, and not as everyone else thinks you should do!
Reply:Whose wedding is it? Yours or your future mother in laws? Tell her opinions are appreciated but you%26#039;re going to get married, not her, she can have whatever flowers she wants at her wedding.
Reply:Have your future M-I-L look at a few florist shops and the arrangements they prepare for funerals. If you accept her POV, you won%26#039;t have a single flower at your wedding.
Reply:I love cali lillies and if you want to use them in your wedding use them. This isn%26#039;t your mother in laws Wedding tell her that is what you want and that is that, no more arguments. Its your day don%26#039;t let her ruin it!!!!
Reply:it%26#039;s your wedding..but she is right, as beautiful as they are...they are used at ALOT of funerals...can you find something similar? I am not saying they ARE funeral flower, that would be like saying roses are ONLY used for love....But they do use them alot at funerals. Sorry if i just confused ya i been working on this damn computer for 8 hours straight..LOL Good luck with your wedding...And Congrats
Reply:i like the flowers but they are funeral flowers
Reply:Calililies are Beautiful flowers and I think that they would be a gorgeous addition to your wedding! They are used for funerals, but not solely. best of luck %26amp; wishes!
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My soon to be mother in law thinks cali lillies are funeral flowers!?
Let her have it. I have been married three times. FIrst one, no cake just did it in SanDiego by a pool and took the flowers out of someone%26#039;s yard. Second time hubby%26#039;s dad was a preacher, hi mother chose everything and railroaded us all over. Third time, hubby%26#039;s mother came into town, and insisted on miracle whip ranch dip (gag) and a cake she had to buy...she left 3 days later. No one ate her dip and the cake, who cares in the end, as long as she lives far away. THe flowers you are asking about are lovely. Put them on her grave when she dies, and pick the flowers she wants. And act like it is no big deal. Just don%26#039;t let her in your bed the night of the honeymoon. Chalk it up to being easy going.
Or tell her to go fly a kite and establish the relationship from the start....no.
Reply:i want ur email address ur beautiful not a lezbo but i want some of ur beauty secrets
Reply:They used to be funeral flowers only, but nowadays weddings aren%26#039;t as traditional as they were. Anything goes! I used Lillies at my wedding despite my own mother%26#039;s warnings against them, and I%26#039;m glad I did.
Reply:Sweetie, it isn%26#039;t your future mother-in-law%26#039;s wedding. It%26#039;s yours. It%26#039;s YOUR day. Do as YOU like, and not as everyone else thinks you should do!
Reply:Whose wedding is it? Yours or your future mother in laws? Tell her opinions are appreciated but you%26#039;re going to get married, not her, she can have whatever flowers she wants at her wedding.
Reply:Have your future M-I-L look at a few florist shops and the arrangements they prepare for funerals. If you accept her POV, you won%26#039;t have a single flower at your wedding.
Reply:I love cali lillies and if you want to use them in your wedding use them. This isn%26#039;t your mother in laws Wedding tell her that is what you want and that is that, no more arguments. Its your day don%26#039;t let her ruin it!!!!
Reply:it%26#039;s your wedding..but she is right, as beautiful as they are...they are used at ALOT of funerals...can you find something similar? I am not saying they ARE funeral flower, that would be like saying roses are ONLY used for love....But they do use them alot at funerals. Sorry if i just confused ya i been working on this damn computer for 8 hours straight..LOL Good luck with your wedding...And Congrats
Reply:i like the flowers but they are funeral flowers
Reply:Calililies are Beautiful flowers and I think that they would be a gorgeous addition to your wedding! They are used for funerals, but not solely. best of luck %26amp; wishes!
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What can u do w/ funeral flowers besides pressing them? Any ideas? I thought about putting them in a jar...?
my mom past when i was 12-----my advice is --let it go---every time you see the flowers --it brings back grieving---take a couple pictures---let it go---it%26#039;ll help ya over the grieving process---
What can u do w/ funeral flowers besides pressing them? Any ideas? I thought about putting them in a jar...?
You could dry them with silica gel and make a permanent arrangement. Michael%26#039;s and WalMart carry the silica and it comes with instructions.
Reply:If they are real, they are not going to last long no matter what you do. I suggest taking pictures of the arrangements and then put the pictures in a scrapbook with a notation of who they came from. You will appreciate it later when you come out of the post-funeral funk.
Reply:What I do with a flower(s) from someone special or from a special event is dry them. Take the stem of the flower [or end of it] and stick a pin or nail through it [having the flower hanging down] and hang it on a wall. If you don%26#039;t want your wall to have holes in them, try the inside of your closet or in your garage. Hope that helps!
fitness
What can u do w/ funeral flowers besides pressing them? Any ideas? I thought about putting them in a jar...?
You could dry them with silica gel and make a permanent arrangement. Michael%26#039;s and WalMart carry the silica and it comes with instructions.
Reply:If they are real, they are not going to last long no matter what you do. I suggest taking pictures of the arrangements and then put the pictures in a scrapbook with a notation of who they came from. You will appreciate it later when you come out of the post-funeral funk.
Reply:What I do with a flower(s) from someone special or from a special event is dry them. Take the stem of the flower [or end of it] and stick a pin or nail through it [having the flower hanging down] and hang it on a wall. If you don%26#039;t want your wall to have holes in them, try the inside of your closet or in your garage. Hope that helps!
fitness
Funeral flowers?
can anyone help? im looking for a florist that does good floral tributes for childrens funerals ? in the uk,
Funeral flowers?
if the child died from an illness or cancer or something I would make a donation to a cancer fund or an illness fund instead. Flowers end up just being something you have to deal with, the childrens hospice is a good idea too...
Reply:A single white flower is most poignant - you don%26#039;t need a florist for this. The money saved can go to a local children%26#039;s hospice.
Reply:the uk is a big place, you might need to say which town you are in
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Funeral flowers?
if the child died from an illness or cancer or something I would make a donation to a cancer fund or an illness fund instead. Flowers end up just being something you have to deal with, the childrens hospice is a good idea too...
Reply:A single white flower is most poignant - you don%26#039;t need a florist for this. The money saved can go to a local children%26#039;s hospice.
Reply:the uk is a big place, you might need to say which town you are in
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Funeral Flowers?
What kind of flower should i send to grieved family?
Are roses okay? White or Red?
Funeral Flowers?
Did the deceased have a favorite flower? If so, include those in the arrangement. I usually just tell the florist that it%26#039;s a funeral arrangement and they take care of the rest. Now, this is for delivery to the Funeral Home.
If you are talking about sending flowers to the family, don%26#039;t ask for a funeral arrangement. That would be awful. Instead, send a pretty FTD or Teleflora bouquet to their home.
By the way, any color is appropriate. Red is for passion -- and can also mean passion for the beauty of life. It is very appropriate for funerals. Pink is for love. White for purity. Yellow for friendship.
Reply:Anything..just not wilted.
Reply:A mixed bouquet is best or even a plant. When my mom passed away we had some people send plants and every time I see and take care of them it reminds me of her and how her spirit lives on.
Reply:carnations -- white
Reply:White is the traditional colour of mourning in many cultures. What you send is not as important as the gesture itself.
Reply:Send a plant!!! Then they can have it forever!!
Reply:i just went to a funeral. and there was a lot of pink roses
Reply:Roses are fine and any color. Of course the flower shop will be a big help in deciding what array to use and of course there are price ranges. Usually you will pick an arrangement of style and type of flowers by who the person was, and what they were like. You may also pick an array that reflects the time of the year or season.
Reply:roses sound nice to me.. id go for the white.. red symbolises love.. i think white is more appropriate x
Reply:Ask the flower shop, they can tell you which is most appropriate. But really I would think any kind would be greatly appreciated.
Reply:there are all sorts of rules about flowers. i think for the most part only a few people know anything of the rules and they are people who are really into flowers.
when you call the florist ask them for suggestions also call the undertaker and ask if there have been any special request regrading flowers or gifts often there have been .
Reply:Lilies, roses, and carnations are traditional for funerals. I would stick to white or predominantly white arrangements.
Reply:Orchids are best.
Reply:Id suggest sending a trio of house plants, that way the family can bring it home and have something living to remind them of what they lost.
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Are roses okay? White or Red?
Funeral Flowers?
Did the deceased have a favorite flower? If so, include those in the arrangement. I usually just tell the florist that it%26#039;s a funeral arrangement and they take care of the rest. Now, this is for delivery to the Funeral Home.
If you are talking about sending flowers to the family, don%26#039;t ask for a funeral arrangement. That would be awful. Instead, send a pretty FTD or Teleflora bouquet to their home.
By the way, any color is appropriate. Red is for passion -- and can also mean passion for the beauty of life. It is very appropriate for funerals. Pink is for love. White for purity. Yellow for friendship.
Reply:Anything..just not wilted.
Reply:A mixed bouquet is best or even a plant. When my mom passed away we had some people send plants and every time I see and take care of them it reminds me of her and how her spirit lives on.
Reply:carnations -- white
Reply:White is the traditional colour of mourning in many cultures. What you send is not as important as the gesture itself.
Reply:Send a plant!!! Then they can have it forever!!
Reply:i just went to a funeral. and there was a lot of pink roses
Reply:Roses are fine and any color. Of course the flower shop will be a big help in deciding what array to use and of course there are price ranges. Usually you will pick an arrangement of style and type of flowers by who the person was, and what they were like. You may also pick an array that reflects the time of the year or season.
Reply:roses sound nice to me.. id go for the white.. red symbolises love.. i think white is more appropriate x
Reply:Ask the flower shop, they can tell you which is most appropriate. But really I would think any kind would be greatly appreciated.
Reply:there are all sorts of rules about flowers. i think for the most part only a few people know anything of the rules and they are people who are really into flowers.
when you call the florist ask them for suggestions also call the undertaker and ask if there have been any special request regrading flowers or gifts often there have been .
Reply:Lilies, roses, and carnations are traditional for funerals. I would stick to white or predominantly white arrangements.
Reply:Orchids are best.
Reply:Id suggest sending a trio of house plants, that way the family can bring it home and have something living to remind them of what they lost.
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Is it a really bad thing not to give flowers at a funeral?
Hi, I am going to a funeral this afternoon, one of my close friends mum has died.
I only have £15 pounds left till fri(pay day), after the funeral later on my friend has mentiioned we go to watch Manu chelsea, so i%26#039;m in a bit of delema, do I buy flower and not be with him in the evening or get flower and say I cant make it to the pub?
Is it a really bad thing not to give flowers at a funeral?
A friend of mine lost his mum a few weeks ago.He said his father was surrounded by flowers at home and didn%26#039;t know what to do with them.So, I gave a donation towards a park bench that the family is buying in her memory instead.
When I came out of hospital a few years ago, I had so many flowers that the smell made me feel sick.I felt awful but had to get rid of them.
Go the to funeral and support your mate.Then, go to the footie.Life is for the living buddy, so go and enjoy.x
Reply:No it%26#039;s not and many people attend funerals and not bring flowers, in fact where I am it is usually only family and very close friends, or a little group who put together that give flowers. Also many Catholics believe more in giving Mass Cards. The priest should say a mass just when requested but it is normal to put a donation inside a card but around £5 would be fine. I would however take a card, depending on their religion like a Sympathy Card and put your words of condolences on it.
Reply:Its not necessary to bring flowers, there will be enough there already, I doubt one missing bouquet would make a difference. If you feel bad about this donate the cost of the flowers to charity once you get paid on Friday, I remember we asked for no flowers for my dads funeral, he was getting cremated so there was no point, and asked for any money for flowers to go to charity instead.
Instead give your friend the support he needs and join him to watch the match later. I know at times like this he%26#039;ll crave a bit of normality, the match may not be the best thing for him to be doing, but it%26#039;ll be good to have a friend there with him to support him at this time.
Reply:If it is the same lad whose mum has just died that you are going the pub with then I%26#039;d say support your friend and go the pub.
Some people do specify family flowers only or no flowers but donations to charity/hospice, if she died from say cancer send them a donation when you get paid, or go with your friend to visit the grave in a few weeks and take flowers then,(the funeral ones will be dead by then).
If you explain the situation with your friend I%26#039;m sure he%26#039;ll understand he will have more on his mind than noticing who did or didn%26#039;t bring flowers.
Reply:if you absolutely feel that you should bring something, then consider bringing a small plant instead of flowers. small plants in a pot live longer and could be a better symbol than a flower which is cut and will wither soon anyway. a small green plant could mean something like the memories of the deceased will live on forever.
Reply:Flowers are a waste at a funeral. It%26#039;s nothing but show. What%26#039;s the use of giving them to a dead person who obviously can%26#039;t even see them?
It%26#039;s better you give your friend company later on... he%26#039;ll feel a lot better.
Your presence at the funeral will be enough. Pray for her soul and that will be more than the value of a million bouquets.
Reply:Its absolutely okay, I have made stipulations in my will that no flowers (even though I love them) would rather people donate to a charity on their behalf, dont feel bad about it, its ok! That way you can do it when you can afford it! hope that helps, sorry for yours and your friends loss.
Reply:I think you should save your money and go the the pub with your friend later- and then ask if there is a particular charity that your friend%26#039;s Mum supported so you can make a donation to them in her name- which you can do after you%26#039;ve been paid
Reply:Many now prefer donations to a particular charity/hospice of their choice, rather than cut flowers. So it is appropriate to ask what they would prefer before sending any.
I think your presence at the funeral is far more important than the floral tribute.
Reply:Your best gift would be to be there for your friend. So save the money so you can be with your friend later. There%26#039;s probably alot of funeral flowers there already so no big deal.
My condolences to your friend and his family.
Reply:There is no law that says you must buy flowers. Just being there is enough. Flowers just lay on the ground and die. Give a donation to any charity in that persons name when you have some money. Far more effective than flowers.
Reply:it is optional to give flowers.
I also have a funeral this afternoon the person being buried i hate but i am going to support the deceaseds wife because she%26#039;s a really nice lady :)
Reply:Do not ever buy flowers for a funeral. It is such a waste of money. The person you are buying them for is dead. Flowers are for the living.
Reply:In the circumstances don%26#039;t be buying flowers keep the money and meet up with your friend later he will be glad of the company.
Reply:no need to waste money on flowers. the family will just be glad of your support. maybe buy him a drink in the pub instead and propose a toast to the departed?
Reply:I don%26#039;t think flowers are expected these days - and do you really think the family will notice if you don%26#039;t give any? Go watch the match and enjoy yourself.
Reply:Not necessary to buy flowers - your friend will just be happy with your presence and support
Reply:let%26#039;s celebrate death by murdering some flowers - I will never understand that stupid tradition!
Reply:go with him,,they will respect you for leaning at their side first before what ever you wished to plan to go to..time is not long there to show th comfort they will need..thats what friends are for...
Reply:RUH ROH RAGGY....thats RUDEY RUDEY RUUUUUDE!!!!!
Reply:Just going to the funeral and showing your support would be enough for me, you don%26#039;t need to get flowers.
Reply:no
Reply:You don%26#039;t need to buy flowers maybe a mass card, just going to the funeral and paying your respects are enough
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I only have £15 pounds left till fri(pay day), after the funeral later on my friend has mentiioned we go to watch Manu chelsea, so i%26#039;m in a bit of delema, do I buy flower and not be with him in the evening or get flower and say I cant make it to the pub?
Is it a really bad thing not to give flowers at a funeral?
A friend of mine lost his mum a few weeks ago.He said his father was surrounded by flowers at home and didn%26#039;t know what to do with them.So, I gave a donation towards a park bench that the family is buying in her memory instead.
When I came out of hospital a few years ago, I had so many flowers that the smell made me feel sick.I felt awful but had to get rid of them.
Go the to funeral and support your mate.Then, go to the footie.Life is for the living buddy, so go and enjoy.x
Reply:No it%26#039;s not and many people attend funerals and not bring flowers, in fact where I am it is usually only family and very close friends, or a little group who put together that give flowers. Also many Catholics believe more in giving Mass Cards. The priest should say a mass just when requested but it is normal to put a donation inside a card but around £5 would be fine. I would however take a card, depending on their religion like a Sympathy Card and put your words of condolences on it.
Reply:Its not necessary to bring flowers, there will be enough there already, I doubt one missing bouquet would make a difference. If you feel bad about this donate the cost of the flowers to charity once you get paid on Friday, I remember we asked for no flowers for my dads funeral, he was getting cremated so there was no point, and asked for any money for flowers to go to charity instead.
Instead give your friend the support he needs and join him to watch the match later. I know at times like this he%26#039;ll crave a bit of normality, the match may not be the best thing for him to be doing, but it%26#039;ll be good to have a friend there with him to support him at this time.
Reply:If it is the same lad whose mum has just died that you are going the pub with then I%26#039;d say support your friend and go the pub.
Some people do specify family flowers only or no flowers but donations to charity/hospice, if she died from say cancer send them a donation when you get paid, or go with your friend to visit the grave in a few weeks and take flowers then,(the funeral ones will be dead by then).
If you explain the situation with your friend I%26#039;m sure he%26#039;ll understand he will have more on his mind than noticing who did or didn%26#039;t bring flowers.
Reply:if you absolutely feel that you should bring something, then consider bringing a small plant instead of flowers. small plants in a pot live longer and could be a better symbol than a flower which is cut and will wither soon anyway. a small green plant could mean something like the memories of the deceased will live on forever.
Reply:Flowers are a waste at a funeral. It%26#039;s nothing but show. What%26#039;s the use of giving them to a dead person who obviously can%26#039;t even see them?
It%26#039;s better you give your friend company later on... he%26#039;ll feel a lot better.
Your presence at the funeral will be enough. Pray for her soul and that will be more than the value of a million bouquets.
Reply:Its absolutely okay, I have made stipulations in my will that no flowers (even though I love them) would rather people donate to a charity on their behalf, dont feel bad about it, its ok! That way you can do it when you can afford it! hope that helps, sorry for yours and your friends loss.
Reply:I think you should save your money and go the the pub with your friend later- and then ask if there is a particular charity that your friend%26#039;s Mum supported so you can make a donation to them in her name- which you can do after you%26#039;ve been paid
Reply:Many now prefer donations to a particular charity/hospice of their choice, rather than cut flowers. So it is appropriate to ask what they would prefer before sending any.
I think your presence at the funeral is far more important than the floral tribute.
Reply:Your best gift would be to be there for your friend. So save the money so you can be with your friend later. There%26#039;s probably alot of funeral flowers there already so no big deal.
My condolences to your friend and his family.
Reply:There is no law that says you must buy flowers. Just being there is enough. Flowers just lay on the ground and die. Give a donation to any charity in that persons name when you have some money. Far more effective than flowers.
Reply:it is optional to give flowers.
I also have a funeral this afternoon the person being buried i hate but i am going to support the deceaseds wife because she%26#039;s a really nice lady :)
Reply:Do not ever buy flowers for a funeral. It is such a waste of money. The person you are buying them for is dead. Flowers are for the living.
Reply:In the circumstances don%26#039;t be buying flowers keep the money and meet up with your friend later he will be glad of the company.
Reply:no need to waste money on flowers. the family will just be glad of your support. maybe buy him a drink in the pub instead and propose a toast to the departed?
Reply:I don%26#039;t think flowers are expected these days - and do you really think the family will notice if you don%26#039;t give any? Go watch the match and enjoy yourself.
Reply:Not necessary to buy flowers - your friend will just be happy with your presence and support
Reply:let%26#039;s celebrate death by murdering some flowers - I will never understand that stupid tradition!
Reply:go with him,,they will respect you for leaning at their side first before what ever you wished to plan to go to..time is not long there to show th comfort they will need..thats what friends are for...
Reply:RUH ROH RAGGY....thats RUDEY RUDEY RUUUUUDE!!!!!
Reply:Just going to the funeral and showing your support would be enough for me, you don%26#039;t need to get flowers.
Reply:no
Reply:You don%26#039;t need to buy flowers maybe a mass card, just going to the funeral and paying your respects are enough
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I'm wanting to send a nice gift for a funeral. Flowers die, and I don't like fake ones, any other suggestions?
I%26#039;m thinking Wind Chimes. This funeral is in another state...so it really limits me to what the florist have in their shops.
I%26#039;m wanting to send a nice gift for a funeral. Flowers die, and I don%26#039;t like fake ones, any other suggestions?
Has there been a memorial established in the deceased%26#039;s name? Often, families designate a charitable organization or church to donate to in lieu of flowers. If the family has designated a memorial, they are telling you that is what they would prefer if you wanted to do something for them.
The wind chimes is a cool idea though. But check about a memorial as well.
Reply:There is a flowering plant called %26quot;The Peace Lily%26quot; (Spathiphyllum) - It is a durable, tropical foliage plant that has white blossoms. I think it very simple, meaningful and can be kept for a very long time (re-planted). A friend of mine%26#039;s mom just passed, and I sent her one of these plants...
Reply:A basket of nice house plants.
It was the nicest thing we got when my Xhusbands grandmother passed. They gave us one of the baskets that had been sent to the funeral and I took and separated the plants and repotted them into their own baskets. The other day my X called and he mentioned the plants...he said the plants from granny%26#039;s funeral you replanted are doing well, he truly sounded thankful that I had done that for him, he had something to hold onto after the funeral.
Reply:Make a memorial charitable donation to a related cause.
Reply:plants are more appropriate for funerals.....
Reply:At least call or send a card.
Reply:When my dad died someone sent a pastry basket, and someone else sent a basket with cheese, crackers and sausages. It was hard enough to eat, but having these things right at the funeral home helped because the last thing you want to do when you%26#039;re at your dad%26#039;s funeral is go out to eat.
Reply:Donate to a cause or charity the person or family supports. If there is a memorial fund set up donate to it. The wind chimes is a nice gesture, but if there are many family members involved it could actually cause a problem unless you specify the person who is to receive it after the funeral. My family went through a death recently, and many of the people who sent things did specify to which family member it was for and that relieved some stress of %26quot;dividing%26quot; things up. A heartfelt card with a message of caring can be the most priceless of gifts.
Peace.
Reply:Even if you or the family isn%26#039;t religious, give them a mass or church card. This is a pledge that the members of the church or convent will pray for the deceased for one year. Donation to their favorite charity under the deceased name is also a good idea.
Reply:wind chimes is a great idea!!! or a donation to their favorite charity in the name of the deceased. Personally I love the wind chime idea.
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I%26#039;m wanting to send a nice gift for a funeral. Flowers die, and I don%26#039;t like fake ones, any other suggestions?
Has there been a memorial established in the deceased%26#039;s name? Often, families designate a charitable organization or church to donate to in lieu of flowers. If the family has designated a memorial, they are telling you that is what they would prefer if you wanted to do something for them.
The wind chimes is a cool idea though. But check about a memorial as well.
Reply:There is a flowering plant called %26quot;The Peace Lily%26quot; (Spathiphyllum) - It is a durable, tropical foliage plant that has white blossoms. I think it very simple, meaningful and can be kept for a very long time (re-planted). A friend of mine%26#039;s mom just passed, and I sent her one of these plants...
Reply:A basket of nice house plants.
It was the nicest thing we got when my Xhusbands grandmother passed. They gave us one of the baskets that had been sent to the funeral and I took and separated the plants and repotted them into their own baskets. The other day my X called and he mentioned the plants...he said the plants from granny%26#039;s funeral you replanted are doing well, he truly sounded thankful that I had done that for him, he had something to hold onto after the funeral.
Reply:Make a memorial charitable donation to a related cause.
Reply:plants are more appropriate for funerals.....
Reply:At least call or send a card.
Reply:When my dad died someone sent a pastry basket, and someone else sent a basket with cheese, crackers and sausages. It was hard enough to eat, but having these things right at the funeral home helped because the last thing you want to do when you%26#039;re at your dad%26#039;s funeral is go out to eat.
Reply:Donate to a cause or charity the person or family supports. If there is a memorial fund set up donate to it. The wind chimes is a nice gesture, but if there are many family members involved it could actually cause a problem unless you specify the person who is to receive it after the funeral. My family went through a death recently, and many of the people who sent things did specify to which family member it was for and that relieved some stress of %26quot;dividing%26quot; things up. A heartfelt card with a message of caring can be the most priceless of gifts.
Peace.
Reply:Even if you or the family isn%26#039;t religious, give them a mass or church card. This is a pledge that the members of the church or convent will pray for the deceased for one year. Donation to their favorite charity under the deceased name is also a good idea.
Reply:wind chimes is a great idea!!! or a donation to their favorite charity in the name of the deceased. Personally I love the wind chime idea.
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Etiquette question, thank you notes, funeral flowers,food, etc.?
we had a death in the family. some thank you notes need to be sent. i know notes are sent for people giving flowers and food. what about for people who send sympathy cards? are thank you notes supposed to be sent to them? i assume , no. is this correct?
Etiquette question, thank you notes, funeral flowers,food, etc.?
Write an ad in the local paper thanking everyone for their sympathy and kindness. You were very thoughtful to send notes to those who sent food and flowers and I%26#039;m sure you thanked them at the time. People love to give their support and do not want any thank you for it because we all know what its like to lose a loved one.
Reply:I%26#039;d write: I appreciate your affection towards our familie%26#039;s loss
Reply:Thank you notes are for common courtesy. If you do not want to send out a thank you card to those who sent cards then, why don%26#039;t you just call them and give them a personal Thank you.
Reply:you should acknowledge anything nice that was done for you by anyone. You should send to everyone attending the funeral and/or wake. It can be a chore but people will undersand if it takes you a bit to get them out.
Reply:I don%26#039;t know the formality, but if I were to send a card, I wouldn%26#039;t expect a thank you note.
Reply:thank you notes for flowers, food, and cards are appropriate. Just be kind,
%26quot;thank you for the card you sent, i appreciate you support%26quot; something like that is appropriate.
Reply:Not for the cards, unless they had a contribution in them. The ad in the paper answer is a good one, if there were a very large number of folks who attended the service. God Bless You, my condolences to your family.
Reply:You don%26#039;t have to send a thank you note for a sympathy card. But if they wrote something personal/supportive inside you may want to send one. It need not be elaborate or lengthy at all. The newspaper idea is good to. That way it will cover everyone who sent cards and notes of sympathy without you having to send dozens of thank yous. Personally, when I send a letter of condolence, I do not expect a thank you since that is usually the last thing you want to do after losing a loved one. You might just thank them in person when you see them and save yourself the trouble.
Reply:The people that sent you the cards obviously took the time to send the cards, there for you need to take the time to thank them for their sympathy in your time of need.
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Etiquette question, thank you notes, funeral flowers,food, etc.?
Write an ad in the local paper thanking everyone for their sympathy and kindness. You were very thoughtful to send notes to those who sent food and flowers and I%26#039;m sure you thanked them at the time. People love to give their support and do not want any thank you for it because we all know what its like to lose a loved one.
Reply:I%26#039;d write: I appreciate your affection towards our familie%26#039;s loss
Reply:Thank you notes are for common courtesy. If you do not want to send out a thank you card to those who sent cards then, why don%26#039;t you just call them and give them a personal Thank you.
Reply:you should acknowledge anything nice that was done for you by anyone. You should send to everyone attending the funeral and/or wake. It can be a chore but people will undersand if it takes you a bit to get them out.
Reply:I don%26#039;t know the formality, but if I were to send a card, I wouldn%26#039;t expect a thank you note.
Reply:thank you notes for flowers, food, and cards are appropriate. Just be kind,
%26quot;thank you for the card you sent, i appreciate you support%26quot; something like that is appropriate.
Reply:Not for the cards, unless they had a contribution in them. The ad in the paper answer is a good one, if there were a very large number of folks who attended the service. God Bless You, my condolences to your family.
Reply:You don%26#039;t have to send a thank you note for a sympathy card. But if they wrote something personal/supportive inside you may want to send one. It need not be elaborate or lengthy at all. The newspaper idea is good to. That way it will cover everyone who sent cards and notes of sympathy without you having to send dozens of thank yous. Personally, when I send a letter of condolence, I do not expect a thank you since that is usually the last thing you want to do after losing a loved one. You might just thank them in person when you see them and save yourself the trouble.
Reply:The people that sent you the cards obviously took the time to send the cards, there for you need to take the time to thank them for their sympathy in your time of need.
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How should a card with funeral flowers be signed?
Husband%26#039;s former fiance%26#039;s mom has died. They were engaged 25 years ago. He was, however, very close to her family for several years and we live in an area where he still sees some of her siblings. I think flowers are appropriate %26amp; he agrees. But he thinks I should sign card from both of us. I never met the woman and do not know either his former fiance or her siblings. I believe the card should be signed only from him.
How should a card with funeral flowers be signed?
Unless there are additional circumstances such as hard feelings between yourself and the former fiance, as an earlier answerer mentioned, then I believe that you should indeed sign the card.
Otherwise, a card to the former fiance could seem as an awkward gesture, coming only from him. But if you both sign it, it seems like a thoughtful gesture from one family to another in a time of grief.
It%26#039;s very thoughtful of you to be so considerate for the family in this time, as so many women would instantly become jealous at the thought of recognizing someone who was once such an important part of their life and almost became family. Kudos to you!
Reply:I think it should have both your names on it, even though you didn%26#039;t know them
Reply:It is most appropriate for him to sign it first because they are his associates, not yours.
However, it%26#039;s an extra kind gesture to add a line of encouragement or sign your name as well. It%26#039;s up to him to be accountable for his life connections. Too many guys try to place the onus upon women in their lives fort these things instead of living up to the human beings they ought to be.
Really, women too commonly make the men in their lives look good when it%26#039;s not really their job.
Reply:Thoughts and Prayers,
Reply:Sign the card %26quot;from X and family%26quot;. That way your name isn%26#039;t on it, but it is a gesture to show respect and condolences regardless of the fact that you never knew the family.
Reply:I disagree. I think as a married woman myself, that I would sign the card with his name first, my name and then my children. And just add %26quot; Our prayers and thoughts are with you %26quot; That is my suggestion. But , you are his wife and an extension of him now two halves make a whole.
Reply:I think it would be completely appropriate for u to both sign it- just write something like: Our deepest sympathies, The Smith family (or John and Jane Smith, whichever u prefer) Your husband is simply saying that the two of u are married, therefore you%26#039;re a united front, a team, and that he doesn%26#039;t want it to come across awkwardly if just he signs it b/c you%26#039;re his wife whom he loves very much! And after all, if it was your idea to send flowers even for an ex of your husband%26#039;s, and he agrees, then y not add your sympathy as well by singing the card?
Reply:Sign it %26quot;with our condolences%26quot; or %26quot;sorry for your loss%26quot;
from:
The %26quot;your husband%26#039;s name and/or surname%26quot; Family.
Reply:Sign from both of you. It%26#039;s a nice gesture to let her know she%26#039;s in your thoughts, even if you%26#039;ve never met.
Reply:I think it should be signed from both of you since you are part of him. Something like With Sympathy in your time of loss then his name and family.
Reply:You should sign it too just to express your sympathy.
Reply:Both of you must sign
Reply:you should sign for the both of you......
Reply:No; the card should definitely be signed by both of you because that is proper ettiquette. In the card, just write, %26quot;Know that our thoughts are with you at this difficult time, and we extend our most sincere condolences to you. Most Sincerely, [Both of Your Names Here]%26quot;
Reply:I think it is appropriate for the card to be signed by both of you. At such a difficult time, any extra show of support would be a nice gesture for the family.
Reply:You should sign it, it shows your good manners.
Reply:it should be signed %26quot;Mr and Mrs John Doe%26quot;
even though you didn%26#039;t know the woman personally, your name should be on the card, otherwise, it might appear a little rude or cold hearted.
Reply:Either way would be fine. If he would like you to sign the card, it would be quite in order for you to do so, as you are joining him in expressing sympathy and support on this sad occasion to the family.
If you chose not to sign the card, as they do not know you, it would possibly not be remarked upon.
However, in the case of a death, the expression of sympathy is such a general and %26#039;human%26#039; response to a sad occasion, one does not have to directly know the people involved in order to offer sympathy and support.
Best wishes :-)
Reply:better to have more signatures than less
and you husband wants you to sign so please go ahead and sign both names
Reply:I wouldn%26#039;t even bother with my husband%26#039;s former fiance%26#039;s mum%26#039;s death. but anyhow... it should be from the both of you, cause if he knows them well enough to know/care, then they should know that he is with someone else.
May she live on through you and her memory warm you every day. Our sincerest condolensces. Jim and Mary
short and sweet.. don%26#039;t dwell on specific memories, etc.
Reply:From both of you. Even if you didn%26#039;t know the woman or her family, you can still sympathize. And it shows you support your husband.
From a strict etiquette POV, things like that always come from both of you. From a personal perspective, I think it would be weird if you didn%26#039;t just because of the history. He%26#039;s your husband.
Reply:Well there are a few things to concider....
Are there ANY hard feelings btwn him and his ex? Does she dislike YOU in any way?
If there are ANY hard feelings there and she resents YOU (or blames you for the break up) then you SHOULD NOT sign the card! Right now is NOT the time she needs to be dealing w/ THOSE emotions on top of what she is already going through. She doesnt need to have her face shoved into the fact that YOU and her ex are married now... so just let him sign it, but with %26quot;and family%26quot; at the end of it!
However, if things between them ended on a good note or if you came along AFTER thier relationship was over and there are no harsh feelings btwn all of you (just a bit of awkwardness) then by all means you SHOULD sign the card! It doesnt matter if you know her or not... I%26#039;m sure that you can sympathize w/ what she is going through! I%26#039;m sure that you can find some words to comfort! She can use all the prayers and comfort she can get and she may think its nice that you care!
Also... you may concider going to the receiving of friends with him (or he may want to go alone). Its a sign of respect... for the mother (whom he probably knew and was close to!)
One more thing... dont forget about HIS feelings in all this... I know that my husband was pretty close to his ex%26#039;s family. It used to make me feel a bit %26quot;paranoid%26quot; but then I realized... its not his ex%26#039;s FAMILY%26#039;s fault that she was a ***** to him... THEY had never shown him anything but love and acceptance! So when her mother went MISSING a few years ago... he was UPSET too!! So.. again, dont forget about how this might be affecting HIM (even though he may not be showing it to you!)
I dont know if you are a jealous person or not... but if you are then just make sure that you put ALL of that aside for right now... let him go to the funeral if he wants (offer to go w/ him.. but understand if he would rather go alone... like I had said, you dont want to stir up the ex on the day she is burying her mother!) Offer him comfort and LISTEN to him if he wants to talk about the mother and HIS memories of her! He needs to grieve too (if he was close to her!)
I will be praying for the two of you AND the family that lost thier mother! Condolences!
Reply:You are right, it should be just him.
I know I hate signing cards, so I understand where he%26#039;s coming from, but it%26#039;s his job to do.
Reply:Should make no difference, the feelings of sympathy are from all
Reply:Just write %26quot;Our Prayers are with you and your family -The Smiths (your last name).%26quot;
It is just a general card of sympathy, and so long as it contains no personal messages, it is perfectly appropriate for the card to go out this way.
If he would like to write a personal message, he should include a note (on nice paper) signed with just his first name. When you just send a card out as above, it might seem too impersonal, if he was really close. In which case, the note would be fitting.
Also, the card should be addressed to the widower, if there is one. If not, then it can be directed towards his old fiance.
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How should a card with funeral flowers be signed?
Unless there are additional circumstances such as hard feelings between yourself and the former fiance, as an earlier answerer mentioned, then I believe that you should indeed sign the card.
Otherwise, a card to the former fiance could seem as an awkward gesture, coming only from him. But if you both sign it, it seems like a thoughtful gesture from one family to another in a time of grief.
It%26#039;s very thoughtful of you to be so considerate for the family in this time, as so many women would instantly become jealous at the thought of recognizing someone who was once such an important part of their life and almost became family. Kudos to you!
Reply:I think it should have both your names on it, even though you didn%26#039;t know them
Reply:It is most appropriate for him to sign it first because they are his associates, not yours.
However, it%26#039;s an extra kind gesture to add a line of encouragement or sign your name as well. It%26#039;s up to him to be accountable for his life connections. Too many guys try to place the onus upon women in their lives fort these things instead of living up to the human beings they ought to be.
Really, women too commonly make the men in their lives look good when it%26#039;s not really their job.
Reply:Thoughts and Prayers,
Reply:Sign the card %26quot;from X and family%26quot;. That way your name isn%26#039;t on it, but it is a gesture to show respect and condolences regardless of the fact that you never knew the family.
Reply:I disagree. I think as a married woman myself, that I would sign the card with his name first, my name and then my children. And just add %26quot; Our prayers and thoughts are with you %26quot; That is my suggestion. But , you are his wife and an extension of him now two halves make a whole.
Reply:I think it would be completely appropriate for u to both sign it- just write something like: Our deepest sympathies, The Smith family (or John and Jane Smith, whichever u prefer) Your husband is simply saying that the two of u are married, therefore you%26#039;re a united front, a team, and that he doesn%26#039;t want it to come across awkwardly if just he signs it b/c you%26#039;re his wife whom he loves very much! And after all, if it was your idea to send flowers even for an ex of your husband%26#039;s, and he agrees, then y not add your sympathy as well by singing the card?
Reply:Sign it %26quot;with our condolences%26quot; or %26quot;sorry for your loss%26quot;
from:
The %26quot;your husband%26#039;s name and/or surname%26quot; Family.
Reply:Sign from both of you. It%26#039;s a nice gesture to let her know she%26#039;s in your thoughts, even if you%26#039;ve never met.
Reply:I think it should be signed from both of you since you are part of him. Something like With Sympathy in your time of loss then his name and family.
Reply:You should sign it too just to express your sympathy.
Reply:Both of you must sign
Reply:you should sign for the both of you......
Reply:No; the card should definitely be signed by both of you because that is proper ettiquette. In the card, just write, %26quot;Know that our thoughts are with you at this difficult time, and we extend our most sincere condolences to you. Most Sincerely, [Both of Your Names Here]%26quot;
Reply:I think it is appropriate for the card to be signed by both of you. At such a difficult time, any extra show of support would be a nice gesture for the family.
Reply:You should sign it, it shows your good manners.
Reply:it should be signed %26quot;Mr and Mrs John Doe%26quot;
even though you didn%26#039;t know the woman personally, your name should be on the card, otherwise, it might appear a little rude or cold hearted.
Reply:Either way would be fine. If he would like you to sign the card, it would be quite in order for you to do so, as you are joining him in expressing sympathy and support on this sad occasion to the family.
If you chose not to sign the card, as they do not know you, it would possibly not be remarked upon.
However, in the case of a death, the expression of sympathy is such a general and %26#039;human%26#039; response to a sad occasion, one does not have to directly know the people involved in order to offer sympathy and support.
Best wishes :-)
Reply:better to have more signatures than less
and you husband wants you to sign so please go ahead and sign both names
Reply:I wouldn%26#039;t even bother with my husband%26#039;s former fiance%26#039;s mum%26#039;s death. but anyhow... it should be from the both of you, cause if he knows them well enough to know/care, then they should know that he is with someone else.
May she live on through you and her memory warm you every day. Our sincerest condolensces. Jim and Mary
short and sweet.. don%26#039;t dwell on specific memories, etc.
Reply:From both of you. Even if you didn%26#039;t know the woman or her family, you can still sympathize. And it shows you support your husband.
From a strict etiquette POV, things like that always come from both of you. From a personal perspective, I think it would be weird if you didn%26#039;t just because of the history. He%26#039;s your husband.
Reply:Well there are a few things to concider....
Are there ANY hard feelings btwn him and his ex? Does she dislike YOU in any way?
If there are ANY hard feelings there and she resents YOU (or blames you for the break up) then you SHOULD NOT sign the card! Right now is NOT the time she needs to be dealing w/ THOSE emotions on top of what she is already going through. She doesnt need to have her face shoved into the fact that YOU and her ex are married now... so just let him sign it, but with %26quot;and family%26quot; at the end of it!
However, if things between them ended on a good note or if you came along AFTER thier relationship was over and there are no harsh feelings btwn all of you (just a bit of awkwardness) then by all means you SHOULD sign the card! It doesnt matter if you know her or not... I%26#039;m sure that you can sympathize w/ what she is going through! I%26#039;m sure that you can find some words to comfort! She can use all the prayers and comfort she can get and she may think its nice that you care!
Also... you may concider going to the receiving of friends with him (or he may want to go alone). Its a sign of respect... for the mother (whom he probably knew and was close to!)
One more thing... dont forget about HIS feelings in all this... I know that my husband was pretty close to his ex%26#039;s family. It used to make me feel a bit %26quot;paranoid%26quot; but then I realized... its not his ex%26#039;s FAMILY%26#039;s fault that she was a ***** to him... THEY had never shown him anything but love and acceptance! So when her mother went MISSING a few years ago... he was UPSET too!! So.. again, dont forget about how this might be affecting HIM (even though he may not be showing it to you!)
I dont know if you are a jealous person or not... but if you are then just make sure that you put ALL of that aside for right now... let him go to the funeral if he wants (offer to go w/ him.. but understand if he would rather go alone... like I had said, you dont want to stir up the ex on the day she is burying her mother!) Offer him comfort and LISTEN to him if he wants to talk about the mother and HIS memories of her! He needs to grieve too (if he was close to her!)
I will be praying for the two of you AND the family that lost thier mother! Condolences!
Reply:You are right, it should be just him.
I know I hate signing cards, so I understand where he%26#039;s coming from, but it%26#039;s his job to do.
Reply:Should make no difference, the feelings of sympathy are from all
Reply:Just write %26quot;Our Prayers are with you and your family -The Smiths (your last name).%26quot;
It is just a general card of sympathy, and so long as it contains no personal messages, it is perfectly appropriate for the card to go out this way.
If he would like to write a personal message, he should include a note (on nice paper) signed with just his first name. When you just send a card out as above, it might seem too impersonal, if he was really close. In which case, the note would be fitting.
Also, the card should be addressed to the widower, if there is one. If not, then it can be directed towards his old fiance.
loan
Am i the only one that thinks this or not?Do you think it's "morbid"to take flowers from someones funeral boqu
I think it%26#039;s at least %26quot;morbid%26quot;,if not disrespectful to take flowers from someones funeral boquets.I%26#039;ve ben to funerals and witnessed people swarming up to the casket(after the %26quot;grave-side service%26quot;)to take flowers from the casket spray and other floral arrangements,reminding me of %26quot;VULTURES%26quot;.C%26#039;mon people,those were bought FOR THE DECEECED!
Am i the only one that thinks this or not?Do you think it%26#039;s %26quot;morbid%26quot;to take flowers from someones funeral boqu
I%26#039;ve never done it or seen people %26quot;swarm%26quot; to the the casket, but I have seen a few folks take a small flower from a spray after the graveside service. I try not to be too judgmental of people at funerals. We all grieve in our own way, so I wouldn%26#039;t begrudge someone taking a small memento from a funeral spray. The deceased can%26#039;t enjoy the flowers, so the living may as well use them however they see fit.
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Am i the only one that thinks this or not?Do you think it%26#039;s %26quot;morbid%26quot;to take flowers from someones funeral boqu
I%26#039;ve never done it or seen people %26quot;swarm%26quot; to the the casket, but I have seen a few folks take a small flower from a spray after the graveside service. I try not to be too judgmental of people at funerals. We all grieve in our own way, so I wouldn%26#039;t begrudge someone taking a small memento from a funeral spray. The deceased can%26#039;t enjoy the flowers, so the living may as well use them however they see fit.
puppy teeth
My Uncle died and i want to get him a some flowers for his funeral, what are considered appropriate and manly?
Well i didnt really know my uncle that well and he lives a about 5 hours away but i met him at UAB (Hospital in Alabama) when he was having a balloon operation. When i went to visit him he said i should go fishing with him at his house because he had catfish, bass, and cropie in his ponds. He really seemed to like me the moment he saw me. Reminded him of his little brother (my dad). He knew i loved being outdoors. Well, he died a few hours ago and i wanted to send or take a few (like 2-5) flowers to his funeral with a fishing jig tied on it, because its the only memory i really have of him, sounds stupid, but i think it would really mean alot to him if he was still here. (if it helps he was close to 80 years old.)
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My Uncle died and i want to get him a some flowers for his funeral, what are considered appropriate and manly?
It doesn%26#039;t sound stupid.It%26#039;s a lovely thought and he would appreciate it,I%26#039;m sure.
Sunflowers are manly and so are daisy%26#039;s.Carnations would also be appropriate for a man.
Sorry for your loss but happy you got to know him and that the two of you became friends quickly.
Reply:pick some flowers yourself, there aren%26#039;t really any manly flowers I can think of, it doesn%26#039;t matter anyways just pick roses, marigolds, lilys, and some Japanese maple leaves, beautiful, and I am soooo sorry about your uncle, hold up, won%26#039;t you? :-)
Reply:Talk to a florist and perhaps provide them with a couple fishing lures and explain to them what you wuold like ,those folfs really understand and seem to always come up with a very nice and appropriate arrangement
Reply:we put sunflowers on my uncles grave, because it was his favorite flower. He had them all around his house
Reply:It%26#039;s a personal thang. If it makes you feel good do it. He%26#039;d get a smile from it I bet. With sympathy sincere. Wishing you happier days ahead.
Reply:Firstly my condolences, it is wonderful to take flowers to your uncle%26#039;s funeral, if you feel that is not manly, which trust me is manly. Organise a florist to send your flowers to the funeral/cemetery. Any flower is appropriate. My son took some ferns out of a garden to his Nana%26#039;s funeral, its the thought that counts.
Reebok
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My Uncle died and i want to get him a some flowers for his funeral, what are considered appropriate and manly?
It doesn%26#039;t sound stupid.It%26#039;s a lovely thought and he would appreciate it,I%26#039;m sure.
Sunflowers are manly and so are daisy%26#039;s.Carnations would also be appropriate for a man.
Sorry for your loss but happy you got to know him and that the two of you became friends quickly.
Reply:pick some flowers yourself, there aren%26#039;t really any manly flowers I can think of, it doesn%26#039;t matter anyways just pick roses, marigolds, lilys, and some Japanese maple leaves, beautiful, and I am soooo sorry about your uncle, hold up, won%26#039;t you? :-)
Reply:Talk to a florist and perhaps provide them with a couple fishing lures and explain to them what you wuold like ,those folfs really understand and seem to always come up with a very nice and appropriate arrangement
Reply:we put sunflowers on my uncles grave, because it was his favorite flower. He had them all around his house
Reply:It%26#039;s a personal thang. If it makes you feel good do it. He%26#039;d get a smile from it I bet. With sympathy sincere. Wishing you happier days ahead.
Reply:Firstly my condolences, it is wonderful to take flowers to your uncle%26#039;s funeral, if you feel that is not manly, which trust me is manly. Organise a florist to send your flowers to the funeral/cemetery. Any flower is appropriate. My son took some ferns out of a garden to his Nana%26#039;s funeral, its the thought that counts.
Reebok
I am trying to find out how to perserve live flowers from a funeral in a globe or shadow box, suggestions?
This is for a close friend who just lost her husband. When my mother in law passed someone had some roses from her funeral preserved and put in a glass container, its beautiful. I%26#039;m trying to find out how to do it or somewhere to take flowers to be fixed before they wilt.
I am trying to find out how to perserve live flowers from a funeral in a globe or shadow box, suggestions?
hang them upside down and pout hairspray on them two or three times it should preserve them fairly well
Reply:Dry them out very well first...upside down-outta the sun %26amp; just before full bloom seems to keep them more sturdy.
I%26#039;ve used clear urathan(sp) spray that works pretty well. Not sure bout wax dipping. Ask a craft or floral shop maybe. Gd Luk.
p.s. you can also try pressing to use in a shadow bx.
loan
I am trying to find out how to perserve live flowers from a funeral in a globe or shadow box, suggestions?
hang them upside down and pout hairspray on them two or three times it should preserve them fairly well
Reply:Dry them out very well first...upside down-outta the sun %26amp; just before full bloom seems to keep them more sturdy.
I%26#039;ve used clear urathan(sp) spray that works pretty well. Not sure bout wax dipping. Ask a craft or floral shop maybe. Gd Luk.
p.s. you can also try pressing to use in a shadow bx.
loan
Funeral....Flowers...Money?
My husbands friends dad just passed away...and in our family its always been to send flowers or a card with some money in it...To help with everything...IS this rude or the right thing to do??
Funeral....Flowers...Money?
No that is totally appropriate and very caring.
Reply:Well, you said %26quot;it%26#039;s always been%26quot;, sooo...no, not to them, anyway.
c++
Funeral....Flowers...Money?
No that is totally appropriate and very caring.
Reply:Well, you said %26quot;it%26#039;s always been%26quot;, sooo...no, not to them, anyway.
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How do I make a complaint of a purchase I made. Flower Expo sent the wrong colors and flowers to a funeral?
I went to Flower Expo and ordered a bouquet for a funeral. I specified the colors I wanted and also the flowers even the ribbon to be placed on it. I asked for blue flowers and specified carnations white in color and the tips dyed blue with palms in the back ground. The owner showed me some flowers he had but I said no because they were not blue they were purple. He assured me he knew exactly what I would like and he would arrange them himself. When I paid for them I also paid delivery for this memorial gave the address to be delivered to got a reciept and left. Well to make my point I was so devestated when I got to the memorial the whole arrangement was with pink roses orange orchids and the flowers I told him were not blue. He refuses to give me a refund and says I should of took them back how many people do you know of that would carry away flowers meant for the dead and tell the family I HAD TO TAKE THEM BACK. Flower Expo 7000 Mgnolia ave Riverside, Calif.92506
How do I make a complaint of a purchase I made. Flower Expo sent the wrong colors and flowers to a funeral?
Since he refuses to give you a refund report his company to the Better Business Bureau.
Reply:If you paid with a credit card you can dispute the charges with your credit card company. You may not get anywhere but at least you will cause him some inconvience. It%26#039;s worth a shot, at worst you can delay payment for a few months.
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How do I make a complaint of a purchase I made. Flower Expo sent the wrong colors and flowers to a funeral?
Since he refuses to give you a refund report his company to the Better Business Bureau.
Reply:If you paid with a credit card you can dispute the charges with your credit card company. You may not get anywhere but at least you will cause him some inconvience. It%26#039;s worth a shot, at worst you can delay payment for a few months.
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Why do Jewish people not want flowers at a funeral?
I wanted to send flowers to a friend, but she said flowers are inappropriate at a Jewish funeral. She could not tell me why, just that this is her tradition. Does anyone have a factual answer to this question?
Why do Jewish people not want flowers at a funeral?
Jewish funerals are very, very simple and as quick as possible. There are no extravagances: the body is wrapped in a clean white cloth and buried in a plain pine coffin (all wood--even the nails are wood) and buried asap. Then we sit shiva; if you want to give something to the family, bring (kosher) food to the family while they sit shiva.
Reply:...the answer was that there are no extravagances. Flowers are an extravagance. Hence, we don%26#039;t have that at funerals. I thought you would be able to piece it together. Report It
Reply:It is a tradition of Christan religion, it doesn%26#039;t help the dead out at all!
Reply:flowers are seen as a simble of life- and are there for not fitting in out tradition. Might I suggest that you send the money you would have spent on flowers and send them to a Chatiry in the Deceased ones Honor? Maby one of their favorites. Some cause they supported. That would be both in accordance to our costumes and a more living legacy for the deacised one.
My deepst sympthesetst by the way.
Reply:Well, I%26#039;m not Jewish, but they%26#039;re inappropriate for my funeral, too... I%26#039;ll be dead, fer cryin%26#039; out loud - just chuck me in a dumpster and let the flowers live.
Reply:Maybe they don%26#039;t want to ruined another living thing for dead people... I am just guessing.
Reply:Ye are of [your] father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it. ---- Jesus told the Jews, who claimed they were of Abraham, that they were of their father Satan. ---- John 8:44
Jesus was himself a Jew and he was the Messiah for the Jews. Jesus, however, is very clear as to the status of the fellow Jews who rejected him……
Jesus told the rebellious Jews, who claimed they were of Abraham, that they were NOT OF ABRAHAM because of their constant disobedience.
Jesus told the Jews who did not believe in him that they were MURDERERS.
Jesus told the Jews who did not believe in him that they were LIARS AND DECEIVERS.
Jews called the Jews who argued with him and rejected him the “Spawn of Satan”.
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Why do Jewish people not want flowers at a funeral?
Jewish funerals are very, very simple and as quick as possible. There are no extravagances: the body is wrapped in a clean white cloth and buried in a plain pine coffin (all wood--even the nails are wood) and buried asap. Then we sit shiva; if you want to give something to the family, bring (kosher) food to the family while they sit shiva.
Reply:...the answer was that there are no extravagances. Flowers are an extravagance. Hence, we don%26#039;t have that at funerals. I thought you would be able to piece it together. Report It
Reply:It is a tradition of Christan religion, it doesn%26#039;t help the dead out at all!
Reply:flowers are seen as a simble of life- and are there for not fitting in out tradition. Might I suggest that you send the money you would have spent on flowers and send them to a Chatiry in the Deceased ones Honor? Maby one of their favorites. Some cause they supported. That would be both in accordance to our costumes and a more living legacy for the deacised one.
My deepst sympthesetst by the way.
Reply:Well, I%26#039;m not Jewish, but they%26#039;re inappropriate for my funeral, too... I%26#039;ll be dead, fer cryin%26#039; out loud - just chuck me in a dumpster and let the flowers live.
Reply:Maybe they don%26#039;t want to ruined another living thing for dead people... I am just guessing.
Reply:Ye are of [your] father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it. ---- Jesus told the Jews, who claimed they were of Abraham, that they were of their father Satan. ---- John 8:44
Jesus was himself a Jew and he was the Messiah for the Jews. Jesus, however, is very clear as to the status of the fellow Jews who rejected him……
Jesus told the rebellious Jews, who claimed they were of Abraham, that they were NOT OF ABRAHAM because of their constant disobedience.
Jesus told the Jews who did not believe in him that they were MURDERERS.
Jesus told the Jews who did not believe in him that they were LIARS AND DECEIVERS.
Jews called the Jews who argued with him and rejected him the “Spawn of Satan”.
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When & where do you send flowers for a funeral?
Do you send the flowers prior to the time of the funeral? I know this sounds like a silly question, but I%26#039;m not hip to funeral etiquette. Thanks for any help.
When %26amp; where do you send flowers for a funeral?
Call the local florist and have them delivered to the Funeral home... It doesnt matter as long as they are there before the funeral.....
Hope this helps....
Stacie...
Unless you want them delivered afterwards to someone particular... Then do this a day after the funeral to that person....
Reply:Send them as soon as you get the details!!! And send them to the funeral directory making the arrangements!!!
Reply:You can call the florist as soon as you know the name of the funeral home. In a small town, the florist will probably run that down for you too. The florist will see that the flowers are there in a timely manner.
Reply:call the funeral home and they will tell ya what to do.
Reply:Find out where the funeral is being held - in a funeral home or in a church or whatever, and call the florist to have the bouquet delivered to the location where the celebration of life is taking place.
Reply:Contact a florist in the community where the funeral will be held. Give them the date, the name of the funeral home, and the name of the deceased. Give them at least a day or two warning, and they should be able to do a very nice job for you. It%26#039;s OK to contact the florist earlier than that, but later won%26#039;t do much except make you look like a doofus. Early is good.
Reply:Flowers should be sent to the funeral home because they arrange them around the casket. Often there will be a picture of the person set up near some flower arrangements.
Reply:Call the florist in the town the funeral is to be held, try to call as soon as possible, they will get the flowers there on time.
Reply:You can send flowers to the funeral home, to the church, or to the family%26#039;s home. Most funeral announcements specify where, if they don%26#039;t call the funeral home and ask. That is part of their job to help get the flowers to the right place at the right time. The place you order the flowers from is usually pretty helpful too - sometimes they work with a particular funer home often enough that they know what they want.
1. Look at the death notice, see if they specify.
2. Call the funeral home and ask.
Reply:you send flowers to the deceased, in care of the funeral home or mortuary, that is doing the care.
Reply:You send the flowers to the funeral home on the day of the funeral. If you feel close to the bereaved person, it may be acceptable to send them some flowers at home to let them know u r thinking of them.
Ensure you check the funeral notice - often they request flowers not to be sent in lieu of a donation to a charity e.g a cancer charity etc.
Reply:Generally you send the flowers to the church or funeral home where the service will be held. That way, they are at the service but the family can take them home afterwards.
Reply:Send them before the funeral to the funeral home. That way at the viewing there are a ton a flowers there and the family goes around and looks at all of them.
Reply:A friend of mine is a florist and she has gotten orders for flowers almost as soon as a person has died. In fact I think she prefers the orders to come in as soon as possible. The florist usually knows where the person is going to be taken. A lot of people send them to the funeral home, but I know some also go to the home. I think it depends upon how well you know the family or person.
Reply:Flowers should arrive at the Funeral Home after the body is laid in state. That way they are there in the room as a show of your sympathy toward the family. And may I extend my condolences on the loss you have suffered.
Reply:Contact the funeral home where the deceased is being interred. They will tell you if the family wishes flowers, or donations to a certain Charity instead or what ever arrangements that needs to be made.
This is the standard way of funeral etiquette
Reply:The funeral home the before the funeral. That way they will still be fresh and able to be viewed by everyone.
Reply:It%26#039;s best to send flowers the day of the first viewing, and you would send them to the funeral home. The Funeral director would then arrange them for the viewing.
Reply:When? After the person has died and before the mourners arrive.
Where? To the funeral parlor where the wake is.
Reply:Most peole have answered this, so I thought I would add something new. A lot of times, the family receving the flowers doesn%26#039;t want flowers, esp since they typically get so many. Sometimes they request that any money spent on flowers be sent to a specific chairty insteaed. So check that this isn%26#039;t true before you send flowers. Also, I know when my grandfather past away, some people got me fruit baskets, which were absoloutley wonderful. Iwasn%26#039;t in the mood to cook, so I had some fresh food at home to munch on when I was hungry. I appreciated this much more than tons of flowers that made my home smell like a funeral.
Reply:Best thing is to phone the funeral directors and ask if flowers are accepted. They will tell you where to send them. Usually it is to them.
Reply:You usually send them to the funeral home the day of the wake. Some families also ask to give a donation to Charity in the name of the deceased in lieu of flowers!!!! Maybe you could look into that...the donation will live longer than the flowers.
Reply:Usually people send them to the funeral home for the wake, then the funeral home takes them to the cemetery for the family. Hope this helps you.
Reply:It would probably mean more to the loved ones if you brought them yourself.
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When %26amp; where do you send flowers for a funeral?
Call the local florist and have them delivered to the Funeral home... It doesnt matter as long as they are there before the funeral.....
Hope this helps....
Stacie...
Unless you want them delivered afterwards to someone particular... Then do this a day after the funeral to that person....
Reply:Send them as soon as you get the details!!! And send them to the funeral directory making the arrangements!!!
Reply:You can call the florist as soon as you know the name of the funeral home. In a small town, the florist will probably run that down for you too. The florist will see that the flowers are there in a timely manner.
Reply:call the funeral home and they will tell ya what to do.
Reply:Find out where the funeral is being held - in a funeral home or in a church or whatever, and call the florist to have the bouquet delivered to the location where the celebration of life is taking place.
Reply:Contact a florist in the community where the funeral will be held. Give them the date, the name of the funeral home, and the name of the deceased. Give them at least a day or two warning, and they should be able to do a very nice job for you. It%26#039;s OK to contact the florist earlier than that, but later won%26#039;t do much except make you look like a doofus. Early is good.
Reply:Flowers should be sent to the funeral home because they arrange them around the casket. Often there will be a picture of the person set up near some flower arrangements.
Reply:Call the florist in the town the funeral is to be held, try to call as soon as possible, they will get the flowers there on time.
Reply:You can send flowers to the funeral home, to the church, or to the family%26#039;s home. Most funeral announcements specify where, if they don%26#039;t call the funeral home and ask. That is part of their job to help get the flowers to the right place at the right time. The place you order the flowers from is usually pretty helpful too - sometimes they work with a particular funer home often enough that they know what they want.
1. Look at the death notice, see if they specify.
2. Call the funeral home and ask.
Reply:you send flowers to the deceased, in care of the funeral home or mortuary, that is doing the care.
Reply:You send the flowers to the funeral home on the day of the funeral. If you feel close to the bereaved person, it may be acceptable to send them some flowers at home to let them know u r thinking of them.
Ensure you check the funeral notice - often they request flowers not to be sent in lieu of a donation to a charity e.g a cancer charity etc.
Reply:Generally you send the flowers to the church or funeral home where the service will be held. That way, they are at the service but the family can take them home afterwards.
Reply:Send them before the funeral to the funeral home. That way at the viewing there are a ton a flowers there and the family goes around and looks at all of them.
Reply:A friend of mine is a florist and she has gotten orders for flowers almost as soon as a person has died. In fact I think she prefers the orders to come in as soon as possible. The florist usually knows where the person is going to be taken. A lot of people send them to the funeral home, but I know some also go to the home. I think it depends upon how well you know the family or person.
Reply:Flowers should arrive at the Funeral Home after the body is laid in state. That way they are there in the room as a show of your sympathy toward the family. And may I extend my condolences on the loss you have suffered.
Reply:Contact the funeral home where the deceased is being interred. They will tell you if the family wishes flowers, or donations to a certain Charity instead or what ever arrangements that needs to be made.
This is the standard way of funeral etiquette
Reply:The funeral home the before the funeral. That way they will still be fresh and able to be viewed by everyone.
Reply:It%26#039;s best to send flowers the day of the first viewing, and you would send them to the funeral home. The Funeral director would then arrange them for the viewing.
Reply:When? After the person has died and before the mourners arrive.
Where? To the funeral parlor where the wake is.
Reply:Most peole have answered this, so I thought I would add something new. A lot of times, the family receving the flowers doesn%26#039;t want flowers, esp since they typically get so many. Sometimes they request that any money spent on flowers be sent to a specific chairty insteaed. So check that this isn%26#039;t true before you send flowers. Also, I know when my grandfather past away, some people got me fruit baskets, which were absoloutley wonderful. Iwasn%26#039;t in the mood to cook, so I had some fresh food at home to munch on when I was hungry. I appreciated this much more than tons of flowers that made my home smell like a funeral.
Reply:Best thing is to phone the funeral directors and ask if flowers are accepted. They will tell you where to send them. Usually it is to them.
Reply:You usually send them to the funeral home the day of the wake. Some families also ask to give a donation to Charity in the name of the deceased in lieu of flowers!!!! Maybe you could look into that...the donation will live longer than the flowers.
Reply:Usually people send them to the funeral home for the wake, then the funeral home takes them to the cemetery for the family. Hope this helps you.
Reply:It would probably mean more to the loved ones if you brought them yourself.
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How to Save Flowers From a Funeral?
My Grandmas funeral was today, i would love to keep the flowers I received, how can i save them forever
How to Save Flowers From a Funeral?
The degree of preservation will vary - some flowers dry beautifully, others dry poorly. Take a picture first, since you can use some silk flowers to replace the most fragile ones if you want to preserve an arrangement.
You can press some flowers in some old phone books - though the shape will suffer.
Others flowers you commonly see dried can be hun unside down in a cool dry place and they should be OK. To maintain the shape better, you can get a large plastic box and put a bunch of dry play sand in it - hold the bloom in your hand and let sand run down into it - do not let the petals get pushed off by the weight, though. Then gently arrange the flower in the sand and place more sand around it until it is held in place. Placing them face down is the most useful, but keeping the sand in them or not letting is crush them is more difficult in that position. Afterwards, arrange the flowers that turned out well back into an arrangement like in the photo (if you like) and add sinks if needed - keep the arrangement out of sun and moisture - under a glass lid is best to keep dust off of it. Of you can keep it in a box to look at when you are in the mood to remember her - like something in a scrapbook. You can put them in an inverted fish bowl or terrarium to keep them dust-free also. You can also find flower drying kits in craft stores - they can be pricey but they do a good job of preserving the colors with the chemicals in them.
Reply:You can dry the flowers by pressing them in a book. Lay out the flowers on the page of a book, leaving 20 pages or so between pages of flowers. Stack something heavy on top of the book or books containing the flowers, to press them flat. Smaller flowers work best, but you can press many and save the ones that look best after drying. You can also buy specially designed presses for drying flowers. After drying you can laminate some of the flowers in plastic. You can also save clippings of an obituary or pictures that can be laminated with the flowers. These make wonderful (inexpensive) mementos as book marks for a bible, or as family gifts in remembrance of a loved one.
Reply:I%26#039;m sorry for your loss.
The variety of flower will affect how you dry them.
Flowers with many petals such as roses are better dried using either the hanging method mentioned earlier or using sand/kitty litter/silica gel to actually dry them out.
Flatter blooms such as pansies and daisies will press beautifully. I place them between a couple layers of white paper towel and set them atop a book and then place a heavy book on top . Once they are pressed you can frame them using tacky glue or spray adhesive.
I saved the roses and baby%26#039;s breath from my mom%26#039;s funeral by hanging them upside down and letting them dry. I keep them in a vase in my dining room.
Reply:I use kitty litter and it works really well and is inexpensive. I just fill a plastic container with the flowers to be preserved on a layer of kitty litter and then fill the rest of the container to the top. Leave it for a few weeks until all of the moisture is absorbed from the flowers.
Reply:the best way is to dry them. you can get the stuff you need from a craft store. if not drying them, then press them. you could use them for a memory card to send to others next year or you could make a whole picture using the dried flowers.
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How to Save Flowers From a Funeral?
The degree of preservation will vary - some flowers dry beautifully, others dry poorly. Take a picture first, since you can use some silk flowers to replace the most fragile ones if you want to preserve an arrangement.
You can press some flowers in some old phone books - though the shape will suffer.
Others flowers you commonly see dried can be hun unside down in a cool dry place and they should be OK. To maintain the shape better, you can get a large plastic box and put a bunch of dry play sand in it - hold the bloom in your hand and let sand run down into it - do not let the petals get pushed off by the weight, though. Then gently arrange the flower in the sand and place more sand around it until it is held in place. Placing them face down is the most useful, but keeping the sand in them or not letting is crush them is more difficult in that position. Afterwards, arrange the flowers that turned out well back into an arrangement like in the photo (if you like) and add sinks if needed - keep the arrangement out of sun and moisture - under a glass lid is best to keep dust off of it. Of you can keep it in a box to look at when you are in the mood to remember her - like something in a scrapbook. You can put them in an inverted fish bowl or terrarium to keep them dust-free also. You can also find flower drying kits in craft stores - they can be pricey but they do a good job of preserving the colors with the chemicals in them.
Reply:You can dry the flowers by pressing them in a book. Lay out the flowers on the page of a book, leaving 20 pages or so between pages of flowers. Stack something heavy on top of the book or books containing the flowers, to press them flat. Smaller flowers work best, but you can press many and save the ones that look best after drying. You can also buy specially designed presses for drying flowers. After drying you can laminate some of the flowers in plastic. You can also save clippings of an obituary or pictures that can be laminated with the flowers. These make wonderful (inexpensive) mementos as book marks for a bible, or as family gifts in remembrance of a loved one.
Reply:I%26#039;m sorry for your loss.
The variety of flower will affect how you dry them.
Flowers with many petals such as roses are better dried using either the hanging method mentioned earlier or using sand/kitty litter/silica gel to actually dry them out.
Flatter blooms such as pansies and daisies will press beautifully. I place them between a couple layers of white paper towel and set them atop a book and then place a heavy book on top . Once they are pressed you can frame them using tacky glue or spray adhesive.
I saved the roses and baby%26#039;s breath from my mom%26#039;s funeral by hanging them upside down and letting them dry. I keep them in a vase in my dining room.
Reply:I use kitty litter and it works really well and is inexpensive. I just fill a plastic container with the flowers to be preserved on a layer of kitty litter and then fill the rest of the container to the top. Leave it for a few weeks until all of the moisture is absorbed from the flowers.
Reply:the best way is to dry them. you can get the stuff you need from a craft store. if not drying them, then press them. you could use them for a memory card to send to others next year or you could make a whole picture using the dried flowers.
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How do I send flowers to Osmond funeral?
Hi. I%26#039;d like to send a bouquet of flowers to the George Osmond funeral. I know it%26#039;s to be held in one of the LDS churches. But I do not have the address or phone number. Would the local florist shop in Provo know where to direct it? Any advise? I%26#039;ve never sent flowers before.
How do I send flowers to Osmond funeral?
Oakhills LDS Stake Center,
925 E. North Temple Drive, Provo.
A viewing will begin at 10:30 a.m. with the funeral at 12:30 p.m. Burial will follow at the East Lawn Memorial Hills Cemetery in Provo.
Reply:The Osmond family asked that instead of sending flowers, people should make a donation to Children%26#039;s Hospital Network. Report It
Reply:call the local florest, 99% of the time they know the funeral homes address. What you will need is, an amount you want to spend, a credit card, and a type of flower arrangement you would like ( they will recommend if you dont know) and what you would like to say on the card. They will take care of the rest.................
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How do I send flowers to Osmond funeral?
Oakhills LDS Stake Center,
925 E. North Temple Drive, Provo.
A viewing will begin at 10:30 a.m. with the funeral at 12:30 p.m. Burial will follow at the East Lawn Memorial Hills Cemetery in Provo.
Reply:The Osmond family asked that instead of sending flowers, people should make a donation to Children%26#039;s Hospital Network. Report It
Reply:call the local florest, 99% of the time they know the funeral homes address. What you will need is, an amount you want to spend, a credit card, and a type of flower arrangement you would like ( they will recommend if you dont know) and what you would like to say on the card. They will take care of the rest.................
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Request money instead of flowers for a funeral - need polite and proper wording?
I have read some posts on here where individuals believe it is rude to request money for a funeral. I did not learn of the practice of giving the gift of money until my grandmother had passed away, and I cannot tell you how much the funds assisted with paying for everything involved to properly lay her to rest; as she did not have insurance.
My question is, how do I politiely and properly request individuals give money? I have a friend who just lost her son on Christmas Day. He was sick for many years (and un-insurable), they do not have much money and are talking about taking out a home equity loan to try and pay for a proper funeral. They do have two other children to think of as well and I%26#039;d like to do whatever I can to ensure those who wish to pay their respects do so with a donation to the family instead of flowers. PLEASE HELP!
Request money instead of flowers for a funeral - need polite and proper wording?
Funerals and weddings are private family affairs. No family should feel obliged to host a grand occasion that they cannot afford. There are ways to cut costs for the funeral and burial (for example, cremation is much less expensive) which they should discuss with their pastor and with the funeral director.
Reply:I agree with deble. Say %26quot;...in lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to:%26quot; If you say, %26quot;memorials%26quot; it sounds better than %26quot;monetary gifts%26quot; and people will still know what you%26#039;re talking about.
Reply:Just say something like...in lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to: (set up a bank account somewhere to help pay the final costs...I see this in the paper in my area all the time...people will know what to do when they read that.)
Reply:Has the obit been published in the local paper yet? If not it could be mentioned in there that %26quot;it is suggested that monetary gifts be sent in lieu of flowers to the family%26quot; or some such. I%26#039;ve seen it done before. I don%26#039;t think it%26#039;s greedy, I%26#039;m sure when people find out the circumstances of the death and the family they will be happy to do what is best.
Reply:In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to xxxx, or xxxx.
Some people will feel uncomfortable giving money directly to the family, so have an alternative - perhaps a charity for what he had. A trust has to be set up for living people - so perhaps a trust for the other two children could be the alternative.
A local bank will usually be willing to set up a special account to receive money for funeral expenses. This should not be put in the obit. If there is going to be an article in the paper about him - that would be an appropriate place. You can also communicate their desires via phone if you speak to anyone directly.
Reply:Lately I have seen a lot more people asking for their lasting memories to be considered donated to the (person who passed) fund sent up at a bank.
This may seem tacky to those who did not know the deceased and their situation. Those who were close will understand.
I know I did not word the first part correctly, but I hope it helps.
I am also sorry for you and your friends loss- you are in my heart.
Reply:I really don%26#039;t think there is an appropriate way to ask for money. If they have family members then they should ask THEM. If you are handling it then you ask them. They should stick together. They are the ones who should chip in ... not friends and outside people. That%26#039;s just not appropriate to me.
Reply:Just tell the individuals about the situation, and I%26#039;m sure they would be more than happy to give money instead of flowers. I don%26#039;t think that it would be that hard to do so. Just tell them exactly what you said on here, and if they have any heart at all, they will understand.
Reply:They may %26quot;need it%26quot; but handing an envelope to with money to anyone can create an uncomfortable situation for both the giver and receiver.
I agree that wording such as %26quot;In lieu of flowers a monetary gift can be sent to XXX.%26quot; Not everyone will follow it, but it%26#039;s a possibility.
While I realize that they may be in a financial hardship you cannot hold out an expectation that everyone will want or be willing to donate - but those that do will most likely want to do it discretely and away from the prying eye of others at the funeral.
Reply:In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to xxx.
I would hope that most people who attend the funeral would know about the family%26#039;s hardship with the cost of burial. Sometimes %26quot;word of mouth%26quot;, will help spread the word.
Also, if their is a 211 info line in your state, there are charitable organization that help with funeral expenses.
Also, you could try a bereavement envelope.
Good luck with helping them
Sorry for your loss
Reply:look i just buried my brother last month the casket alone was almost 8,000.00 he was tall and wide so i had to get a specially made casket. the cost to open the grave was 1400.00 . the church was 300.00 . the pallbearers were 50.00 a piece blah blah blah the entire funeral cost over 12,000.00 he also had no insurance, no wife no kids. if you need the money than ask the funeral director to post it in the newspaper, many times the mourners call the funeral parlor to ask about which florist to use.... say money.... pass the word to one good friend and tell them to spread the word. there is no time for embarassament or shame. it%26#039;s not a matter of doing above your means as some snob on here suggested .... everything costs money and to these vendors it is just a business, supply and demand. my sympathies to the mother who lost her child and applause to you for trying to help her. no matter how long the sickness was it is never easy to let them go.
Reply:I think this is not an unreasonable thing, but the etiquette issue comes into play if you approach it as an expectation that anyone will do anything (send flowers, donate, etc.) Of course, most WILL, but etiquette only requires personal expressions of sympathy. The flowers and other things are officially %26quot;unexpected%26quot; and understood to be given freely as an outpouring of comfort and respect for the deceased and the family. That said, the way to get out the word is to do it informally (that is, verbally and not in writing), and perhaps to let the people you call know that you will provide a basket at the back of the parlor, with cards, pen, and envelopes for those who wish to LEAVE AN EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY AND SUPPORT (that is, help with funeral expenses.)
If YOU do it FOR the family, and approach it as an informal thing by putting the bug in everyone%26#039;s ear verbally beforehand, providing a convenient means, etc., then the family isn%26#039;t seen as begging, or looking to benefit from the death (some would suggest that).
Often I have seen a trust account set up for things like this, or to cover the cost of a suit to bury someone in one, who doesn%26#039;t have one. A trust account at a bank is a way to make sure the money doesn%26#039;t end up accidentally in someone%26#039;s pocket and used for something other than the intended purpose (sorry to make these kinds of statements, but it happens). Setting up a trust account for the funeral expenses is not hard to do, but it does require an attorney to sign off the paperwork. If you or someone else close to the family has an attorney who can do this, then you can just put the trust thing in the newspaper obit, or even on little cards at the visitation, again, either at the back of the parlor, or even by the guest book.
Hope this helps. I think in a situation like you%26#039;ve described, this is NOT inappropriate, and can be handled in a low-key, thoughtful way. In fact, where I come from, everyone who can afford to do so includes a $10 or a $20 in their sympathy card. We assume there are expenses the family will need help with, and that a death either results in not only expenses, but a loss of income or labor. I come from a low-income, rural area, where everyone who can offer a hand does so, when needed, and most of the time everyone knows the situation anyway.
Hope that helps.
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My question is, how do I politiely and properly request individuals give money? I have a friend who just lost her son on Christmas Day. He was sick for many years (and un-insurable), they do not have much money and are talking about taking out a home equity loan to try and pay for a proper funeral. They do have two other children to think of as well and I%26#039;d like to do whatever I can to ensure those who wish to pay their respects do so with a donation to the family instead of flowers. PLEASE HELP!
Request money instead of flowers for a funeral - need polite and proper wording?
Funerals and weddings are private family affairs. No family should feel obliged to host a grand occasion that they cannot afford. There are ways to cut costs for the funeral and burial (for example, cremation is much less expensive) which they should discuss with their pastor and with the funeral director.
Reply:I agree with deble. Say %26quot;...in lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to:%26quot; If you say, %26quot;memorials%26quot; it sounds better than %26quot;monetary gifts%26quot; and people will still know what you%26#039;re talking about.
Reply:Just say something like...in lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to: (set up a bank account somewhere to help pay the final costs...I see this in the paper in my area all the time...people will know what to do when they read that.)
Reply:Has the obit been published in the local paper yet? If not it could be mentioned in there that %26quot;it is suggested that monetary gifts be sent in lieu of flowers to the family%26quot; or some such. I%26#039;ve seen it done before. I don%26#039;t think it%26#039;s greedy, I%26#039;m sure when people find out the circumstances of the death and the family they will be happy to do what is best.
Reply:In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to xxxx, or xxxx.
Some people will feel uncomfortable giving money directly to the family, so have an alternative - perhaps a charity for what he had. A trust has to be set up for living people - so perhaps a trust for the other two children could be the alternative.
A local bank will usually be willing to set up a special account to receive money for funeral expenses. This should not be put in the obit. If there is going to be an article in the paper about him - that would be an appropriate place. You can also communicate their desires via phone if you speak to anyone directly.
Reply:Lately I have seen a lot more people asking for their lasting memories to be considered donated to the (person who passed) fund sent up at a bank.
This may seem tacky to those who did not know the deceased and their situation. Those who were close will understand.
I know I did not word the first part correctly, but I hope it helps.
I am also sorry for you and your friends loss- you are in my heart.
Reply:I really don%26#039;t think there is an appropriate way to ask for money. If they have family members then they should ask THEM. If you are handling it then you ask them. They should stick together. They are the ones who should chip in ... not friends and outside people. That%26#039;s just not appropriate to me.
Reply:Just tell the individuals about the situation, and I%26#039;m sure they would be more than happy to give money instead of flowers. I don%26#039;t think that it would be that hard to do so. Just tell them exactly what you said on here, and if they have any heart at all, they will understand.
Reply:They may %26quot;need it%26quot; but handing an envelope to with money to anyone can create an uncomfortable situation for both the giver and receiver.
I agree that wording such as %26quot;In lieu of flowers a monetary gift can be sent to XXX.%26quot; Not everyone will follow it, but it%26#039;s a possibility.
While I realize that they may be in a financial hardship you cannot hold out an expectation that everyone will want or be willing to donate - but those that do will most likely want to do it discretely and away from the prying eye of others at the funeral.
Reply:In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to xxx.
I would hope that most people who attend the funeral would know about the family%26#039;s hardship with the cost of burial. Sometimes %26quot;word of mouth%26quot;, will help spread the word.
Also, if their is a 211 info line in your state, there are charitable organization that help with funeral expenses.
Also, you could try a bereavement envelope.
Good luck with helping them
Sorry for your loss
Reply:look i just buried my brother last month the casket alone was almost 8,000.00 he was tall and wide so i had to get a specially made casket. the cost to open the grave was 1400.00 . the church was 300.00 . the pallbearers were 50.00 a piece blah blah blah the entire funeral cost over 12,000.00 he also had no insurance, no wife no kids. if you need the money than ask the funeral director to post it in the newspaper, many times the mourners call the funeral parlor to ask about which florist to use.... say money.... pass the word to one good friend and tell them to spread the word. there is no time for embarassament or shame. it%26#039;s not a matter of doing above your means as some snob on here suggested .... everything costs money and to these vendors it is just a business, supply and demand. my sympathies to the mother who lost her child and applause to you for trying to help her. no matter how long the sickness was it is never easy to let them go.
Reply:I think this is not an unreasonable thing, but the etiquette issue comes into play if you approach it as an expectation that anyone will do anything (send flowers, donate, etc.) Of course, most WILL, but etiquette only requires personal expressions of sympathy. The flowers and other things are officially %26quot;unexpected%26quot; and understood to be given freely as an outpouring of comfort and respect for the deceased and the family. That said, the way to get out the word is to do it informally (that is, verbally and not in writing), and perhaps to let the people you call know that you will provide a basket at the back of the parlor, with cards, pen, and envelopes for those who wish to LEAVE AN EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY AND SUPPORT (that is, help with funeral expenses.)
If YOU do it FOR the family, and approach it as an informal thing by putting the bug in everyone%26#039;s ear verbally beforehand, providing a convenient means, etc., then the family isn%26#039;t seen as begging, or looking to benefit from the death (some would suggest that).
Often I have seen a trust account set up for things like this, or to cover the cost of a suit to bury someone in one, who doesn%26#039;t have one. A trust account at a bank is a way to make sure the money doesn%26#039;t end up accidentally in someone%26#039;s pocket and used for something other than the intended purpose (sorry to make these kinds of statements, but it happens). Setting up a trust account for the funeral expenses is not hard to do, but it does require an attorney to sign off the paperwork. If you or someone else close to the family has an attorney who can do this, then you can just put the trust thing in the newspaper obit, or even on little cards at the visitation, again, either at the back of the parlor, or even by the guest book.
Hope this helps. I think in a situation like you%26#039;ve described, this is NOT inappropriate, and can be handled in a low-key, thoughtful way. In fact, where I come from, everyone who can afford to do so includes a $10 or a $20 in their sympathy card. We assume there are expenses the family will need help with, and that a death either results in not only expenses, but a loss of income or labor. I come from a low-income, rural area, where everyone who can offer a hand does so, when needed, and most of the time everyone knows the situation anyway.
Hope that helps.
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Is it okay to carry flowers into a funeral home instead of delivering them?
My Aunt died and she will not have that many flowers at her funeral. I feel bad because I cannot afford the $50 - 150 that flowers cost from FTD florists. I was wondering if I could carry them in a bag and place them in the office when you first walk in. That way the funeral home would place them in the room where my aunt is. I am embarassed at the thought, however I cannot afford to send flowers. Am I better off going empty handed? Also to add, My aunt lives in a very low populated area and I dont think she will have many flowers. I would love to see a few sent flowers around her, especially for my cousin%26#039;s sake.
Is it okay to carry flowers into a funeral home instead of delivering them?
yes carrying them would be fine. who cares how they get there as long as it get there. Sorry about ur Aunt
Reply:I think that carrying flowers in will be fine. It%26#039;s the thought that counts, and you obviously care a lot.
Reply:Some people don%26#039;t want flowers at the funeral anymore. The flowers are left at the graveside and they just wither away and die.
As a rule you don%26#039;t bring flowers to a funeral. What you can do is bring a plant to your aunts home for her family. A plant will live forever...much longer than flowers at the funeral.
I%26#039;m sorry for your lose.
Reply:I have seen wealthy people that can afford to send flowers carry them in. Its not that big of a deal on how it gets there. Its the though of that its there.
You could take it early in the day to the funeral home when there are not a lot of people and give it to the office and then they could place as well.
A potted plant lasts alot longer than flowers. Or u can get a plant and flower mixture.
Reply:yes it is
Reply:don%26#039;t ever be ashamed of any gift that comes from the heart and soul. don%26#039;t go empty handed. this is something that you want to give to your aunt. never be ashamed of any gift -- big or small - just do it with love and it%26#039;s the biggest gift on the face of the earth to the person you are doing it for. people worry too much on what others think. you are not trying to please them. this is something you are to doing to give thanks to your aunt. my hat goes off to you. i think it%26#039;s beautiful. God Bless YOU!
Reply:that%26#039;s a wonderful idea. i just see one thing wrong with what you want to do.i don%26#039;t think you need to place them in the office.you can walk them up to her casket and place them at the closed end of it.i have done this in the past and see nothing wrong with it at all. and you don%26#039;t need to tell anyone it was because you could not afford to have them sent, if you are asked {and i doubt that you would be} just say that you wanted to do one last thing for her.one more thing, don%26#039;t bring them in a bag, carry them.PS. sorry about your aunt
Reply:yes absulutely usually people have flowers delivered when they dont attend
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Is it okay to carry flowers into a funeral home instead of delivering them?
yes carrying them would be fine. who cares how they get there as long as it get there. Sorry about ur Aunt
Reply:I think that carrying flowers in will be fine. It%26#039;s the thought that counts, and you obviously care a lot.
Reply:Some people don%26#039;t want flowers at the funeral anymore. The flowers are left at the graveside and they just wither away and die.
As a rule you don%26#039;t bring flowers to a funeral. What you can do is bring a plant to your aunts home for her family. A plant will live forever...much longer than flowers at the funeral.
I%26#039;m sorry for your lose.
Reply:I have seen wealthy people that can afford to send flowers carry them in. Its not that big of a deal on how it gets there. Its the though of that its there.
You could take it early in the day to the funeral home when there are not a lot of people and give it to the office and then they could place as well.
A potted plant lasts alot longer than flowers. Or u can get a plant and flower mixture.
Reply:yes it is
Reply:don%26#039;t ever be ashamed of any gift that comes from the heart and soul. don%26#039;t go empty handed. this is something that you want to give to your aunt. never be ashamed of any gift -- big or small - just do it with love and it%26#039;s the biggest gift on the face of the earth to the person you are doing it for. people worry too much on what others think. you are not trying to please them. this is something you are to doing to give thanks to your aunt. my hat goes off to you. i think it%26#039;s beautiful. God Bless YOU!
Reply:that%26#039;s a wonderful idea. i just see one thing wrong with what you want to do.i don%26#039;t think you need to place them in the office.you can walk them up to her casket and place them at the closed end of it.i have done this in the past and see nothing wrong with it at all. and you don%26#039;t need to tell anyone it was because you could not afford to have them sent, if you are asked {and i doubt that you would be} just say that you wanted to do one last thing for her.one more thing, don%26#039;t bring them in a bag, carry them.PS. sorry about your aunt
Reply:yes absulutely usually people have flowers delivered when they dont attend
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Do you buy flowers for a funeral?
one of my friends Matt died in a car crash last week and his funeral is on friday iv asked a friend for the number of the place doing the flowers but he never got back to me and i dont want to ask matts mum as shes got lots more on her mind, so now the funerals in 2 days and i dont know what to do, if i buy a bunch of flowers what ones should i get or should i just not take anything? i dont want to turn up trying to find somwhere to put the flowers? but dnt want to turn up with nothing and be insulting, i have been fortunate enough never to have had to gone to any other funerals so am unsure what to do?
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Do you buy flowers for a funeral?
I am so sorry for the loss of your friend Matt. I totally agree with BetsyB on this. She has some very good advise. I have just buried my second husband and one of the nicest things (concerning flowers) that anyone did for me was to plant a tree in his honor. Maybe you could plant a tree at his mom%26#039;s house for her in Matt%26#039;s honor. Just be there for each other and talk about the good times you had with your friend. It will be good for you and Matt%26#039;s mom will be glad you were a good friend. Bless you, dear one.
Reply:For funerals, there is not %26quot;A florist%26quot; that does the flowers. Everyone just calls the florist they want. Sometimes there can be 3-5 different florist represented. Just call a florist in the area and don%26#039;t bother anyone with the specifics.
Reply:dont worry about flowers. your presence is enough.
Reply:TELL A FLORIST THE SITUTATION THEY WILL KNOW ....FLOWERS CAN BE A BLESSING.
Reply:Everytime I%26#039;ve ever ordered flowers for a funeral, I just go to a florist, tell them how much I want to spend %26amp; where to take them. They will do the rest. They will let you sign a card or they will sign your name for you. It%26#039;s pretty simple. If the family of the deceased has requested that donations be made to a cause in lieu of flowers, then do that. If that is what they wish, then find out what %26quot;cause%26quot;, contact them (the organization) and give them whatever donation you wish %26amp; request that they let the family know that you did this in lieu of flowers.
Sorry about your friend...hang in there.
Reply:My funeral director has been instructed to put in my death notice that in lieu of flowers, please donate to my favorite animal charity.
Reply:If you have the money, you could call a florist and have them deliver some flowers, if not send a note to the family recalling some good times you shared with Matt.
Reply:When you find out where the funeral is, as the funeral home where the nearest florist is. The florist usually has arrangements already made. They can send something over immediately. A lot of people contact the funeral home to find a florist. When the florist delivers, the funeral director will find a place to put them. When my Grandfather died, the wake was for 2 days. Flowers kept coming and coming in from the local florist. It was quite nice.
Reply:I don%26#039;t buy flowers because with that money for something that dies, I can make a lasting gift of a donation. Buy a sympathy card. Write a note to his parents on the white left hand side about the best things you liked doing with Matt and you together. Then write a check, or go to Western Union or a bank or Amscott or your parents and have a check for $25 written. If the obit didn%26#039;t say, %26quot; Donations to Name Charity may be made in his name, or Donations to a charity of one%26#039;s choice may be made in Matt%26#039;s name, then tell them that you are making this donation in Matt%26#039;s name to .....the Athletic/Art/Whatever Department at your school. You get the idea? Sorry for your loss. Makes better drivers of young people, doesn%26#039;t it? Many of us have been through it.
Reply:I agree about your presence being enough. I never send flowers anymore. They don%26#039;t last, and most people don%26#039;t know what to do with all that they get. Now, I send a nice green plant---not a flowering one, because they don%26#039;t last either.
Or I give money in a card. But best of all would be a letter to his mom. And you can send that even after the funeral. When my son died, the mom of one of his friends wrote me the nicest letter telling me of the times my son was at her house and what she remembered of him. And a friend of his handed me a letter he had written about the fun times they had together. I remember those things more than who gave what flowers.
I%26#039;m sorry for your loss of a friend.
Reply:Call the funeral home sometimes they want you to make a donation to a organization or church. The funeral home should know this information.
Reply:the way it seems to be done, is you find out the funeral home/church where ever funeral/family night is going to be held send flowers. they are usually all in one big room with the casket. then when they take the body to the graveyard they usually have a flower car that takes all the flowers the family bought or have been sent by other. that is how it happen every time i have been to a funeral.
Reply:If this was a good friend, then you should be focusing on your own mourning and not fussing over etiquette. There is plenty of time to express your condolences in flowers or some other format later: right now, your simple presence at the funeral will be the most healing thing for you and for his family.
If you really feel the need to provide flowers, contact a florist yourself and have them deliver the package. Do not show up at the funeral home or church with a bouquet in hand.
I think, though, that Matt%26#039;s family will have recieved enough flowers. Prepare a letter to him saying your goodbyes and how much you loved him and place it in his casket (if you can); otherwise, give it to his mother or another relative to be buried with him or to be read by his parents at a later date. This will be a gift to him, to his family, and to yourself.
Reply:Of course, it%26#039;s a very caring gesture to bring flowers as it represents symbolically, the vibrant life of the deceased and it comforts the family to see visible signs of sympathy. You would place your flowers near the casket or around the alter of the church. Even a simple wildflower bouquet in a plain vase is acceptable. It depends on what you can afford, but anything is better than nothing!
Reply:You have a few options.
1. Don%26#039;t send anything. Just show up. Matt%26#039;s mum will be very happy to see you.
2. Send flowers to the funeral home with a note. You can do this through a florist. You don%26#039;t need to bring them with you. In fact, it is probably better that the florist deliver them. The funeral director knows what to do with the flowers once they arrive.
3. You can send a card to Matt%26#039;s mum with a check for a sum you think is appropriate. She can use the check for whatever she wants. I did this many years ago when an uncle passed away. My aunt used the money to put it towards his headstone.
4. You can send a check with a sum you can afford to one of many charities in Matt%26#039;s name. The charity will ask you for Matt%26#039;s mum%26#039;s address. She will receive notification that you donated money in Matt%26#039;s name.
I hope these suggestions help you.
I am very sorry for your loss.
Reply:♥ ♥ sorry about your friend... you can just call any florist they will help you decide what to send and they will send it to the mortuary for you... so dont worry... remember too that they will probably get flowers so maybe instead go to a nursery or store and buy a nice small house plant and include a gift of money in a nice card... there are alot of expenses in a funeral and most people are not prepared for that...♥ ♥
Reply:for the view nah but for the buriel yeah you should
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Thanks
Do you buy flowers for a funeral?
I am so sorry for the loss of your friend Matt. I totally agree with BetsyB on this. She has some very good advise. I have just buried my second husband and one of the nicest things (concerning flowers) that anyone did for me was to plant a tree in his honor. Maybe you could plant a tree at his mom%26#039;s house for her in Matt%26#039;s honor. Just be there for each other and talk about the good times you had with your friend. It will be good for you and Matt%26#039;s mom will be glad you were a good friend. Bless you, dear one.
Reply:For funerals, there is not %26quot;A florist%26quot; that does the flowers. Everyone just calls the florist they want. Sometimes there can be 3-5 different florist represented. Just call a florist in the area and don%26#039;t bother anyone with the specifics.
Reply:dont worry about flowers. your presence is enough.
Reply:TELL A FLORIST THE SITUTATION THEY WILL KNOW ....FLOWERS CAN BE A BLESSING.
Reply:Everytime I%26#039;ve ever ordered flowers for a funeral, I just go to a florist, tell them how much I want to spend %26amp; where to take them. They will do the rest. They will let you sign a card or they will sign your name for you. It%26#039;s pretty simple. If the family of the deceased has requested that donations be made to a cause in lieu of flowers, then do that. If that is what they wish, then find out what %26quot;cause%26quot;, contact them (the organization) and give them whatever donation you wish %26amp; request that they let the family know that you did this in lieu of flowers.
Sorry about your friend...hang in there.
Reply:My funeral director has been instructed to put in my death notice that in lieu of flowers, please donate to my favorite animal charity.
Reply:If you have the money, you could call a florist and have them deliver some flowers, if not send a note to the family recalling some good times you shared with Matt.
Reply:When you find out where the funeral is, as the funeral home where the nearest florist is. The florist usually has arrangements already made. They can send something over immediately. A lot of people contact the funeral home to find a florist. When the florist delivers, the funeral director will find a place to put them. When my Grandfather died, the wake was for 2 days. Flowers kept coming and coming in from the local florist. It was quite nice.
Reply:I don%26#039;t buy flowers because with that money for something that dies, I can make a lasting gift of a donation. Buy a sympathy card. Write a note to his parents on the white left hand side about the best things you liked doing with Matt and you together. Then write a check, or go to Western Union or a bank or Amscott or your parents and have a check for $25 written. If the obit didn%26#039;t say, %26quot; Donations to Name Charity may be made in his name, or Donations to a charity of one%26#039;s choice may be made in Matt%26#039;s name, then tell them that you are making this donation in Matt%26#039;s name to .....the Athletic/Art/Whatever Department at your school. You get the idea? Sorry for your loss. Makes better drivers of young people, doesn%26#039;t it? Many of us have been through it.
Reply:I agree about your presence being enough. I never send flowers anymore. They don%26#039;t last, and most people don%26#039;t know what to do with all that they get. Now, I send a nice green plant---not a flowering one, because they don%26#039;t last either.
Or I give money in a card. But best of all would be a letter to his mom. And you can send that even after the funeral. When my son died, the mom of one of his friends wrote me the nicest letter telling me of the times my son was at her house and what she remembered of him. And a friend of his handed me a letter he had written about the fun times they had together. I remember those things more than who gave what flowers.
I%26#039;m sorry for your loss of a friend.
Reply:Call the funeral home sometimes they want you to make a donation to a organization or church. The funeral home should know this information.
Reply:the way it seems to be done, is you find out the funeral home/church where ever funeral/family night is going to be held send flowers. they are usually all in one big room with the casket. then when they take the body to the graveyard they usually have a flower car that takes all the flowers the family bought or have been sent by other. that is how it happen every time i have been to a funeral.
Reply:If this was a good friend, then you should be focusing on your own mourning and not fussing over etiquette. There is plenty of time to express your condolences in flowers or some other format later: right now, your simple presence at the funeral will be the most healing thing for you and for his family.
If you really feel the need to provide flowers, contact a florist yourself and have them deliver the package. Do not show up at the funeral home or church with a bouquet in hand.
I think, though, that Matt%26#039;s family will have recieved enough flowers. Prepare a letter to him saying your goodbyes and how much you loved him and place it in his casket (if you can); otherwise, give it to his mother or another relative to be buried with him or to be read by his parents at a later date. This will be a gift to him, to his family, and to yourself.
Reply:Of course, it%26#039;s a very caring gesture to bring flowers as it represents symbolically, the vibrant life of the deceased and it comforts the family to see visible signs of sympathy. You would place your flowers near the casket or around the alter of the church. Even a simple wildflower bouquet in a plain vase is acceptable. It depends on what you can afford, but anything is better than nothing!
Reply:You have a few options.
1. Don%26#039;t send anything. Just show up. Matt%26#039;s mum will be very happy to see you.
2. Send flowers to the funeral home with a note. You can do this through a florist. You don%26#039;t need to bring them with you. In fact, it is probably better that the florist deliver them. The funeral director knows what to do with the flowers once they arrive.
3. You can send a card to Matt%26#039;s mum with a check for a sum you think is appropriate. She can use the check for whatever she wants. I did this many years ago when an uncle passed away. My aunt used the money to put it towards his headstone.
4. You can send a check with a sum you can afford to one of many charities in Matt%26#039;s name. The charity will ask you for Matt%26#039;s mum%26#039;s address. She will receive notification that you donated money in Matt%26#039;s name.
I hope these suggestions help you.
I am very sorry for your loss.
Reply:♥ ♥ sorry about your friend... you can just call any florist they will help you decide what to send and they will send it to the mortuary for you... so dont worry... remember too that they will probably get flowers so maybe instead go to a nursery or store and buy a nice small house plant and include a gift of money in a nice card... there are alot of expenses in a funeral and most people are not prepared for that...♥ ♥
Reply:for the view nah but for the buriel yeah you should
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