Sunday, April 12, 2009

Did anyone send flowers for Miz Boons's funeral?

You didn%26#039;t?





Oh you cheapskates.


Just wait till I cross over tonight, I%26#039;m going to tell her.





NOT thanking you.

Did anyone send flowers for Miz Boons%26#039;s funeral?
No!! Because she%26#039;s not dead!!! I refuse to believe that!!!


Screw all you people who think she%26#039;s dead!! I hate you all!!


Please forgive me, I didn%26#039;t mean that!! It%26#039;s just that wasn%26#039;t her time to go!! it%26#039;s all my fault! I%26#039;d do anything to bring her back!!


Oh GOD!!! I%26#039;m soooo depressed!! I%26#039;M GUNNA KILL MYSELF!! I swear I%26#039;ll do it!!


Oh she%26#039;s really gone, isn%26#039;t she? This is so hard but as long as her ghost is here, its like she%26#039;s still with us.
Reply:been drinkin lately?
Reply:BOO!
Reply:Here:


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Reply:I wasn%26#039;t in England!!!
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Thought that counts right?
Reply:Yes, you are right, how thoughtless. My condolences, to you and your former self.





How about some nice sweet-smelling lillies for our dearly departed Mz. Boons.,? May she not so peacefully rest but come back to the Forum from time to time.
Reply:sorry it slipped my mind
Reply:but Miz Boons is dead and you%26#039;re her ghost . . . how can you tell %26quot;her%26quot;? lol





please do not come and haunt us :S
Reply:come to my house tonight,about 02:00am? u can walk through my door so i dont need to get out my bed and open it for you,wee can have a little chat hehe,at first i will be scare but then it will be ok sins i know its only you,wee can stay up all night drinking hot coco tea.
Reply:who is miz boon?





those flowers were for the funeral?


damn, i just handed them to a hottie.



fitness

Flowers for two at a funeral?

Yesterday I lost my sister and her husband in a tragic automobile accident. Besides the casket piece, does anyone have any ideas on a flower arrange for two? Like two hearts together or something?

Flowers for two at a funeral?
I am so sorry for you loss. Please know that my prayers are with you and your family. As for the floral arrangements, just tell the florist what is going on and they will help you decide what is best. The two hearts together is a beautiful idea.
Reply:I am so sorry for your loss ,The hearts would be very nice I think
Reply:im so sorry about your sister and her husband. i feel for you. i dont have any ideas for you the funeral home might have some ideas for you though or the florist. i just want to say im sorry
Reply:I am really sorry about your sad loss. I have lost 3brothers so have a good idea how you are feeling. Intertwined hearts sound lovely. I hope it is some consolation to think they will always be together now.
Reply:My condolences to you and your family. I like the two hearts idea.



affiliate

What types of flowers to send to a Chinese funeral?

My friend%26#039;s father passed away recently and I want to get her family some condolence flowers. They are Chinese and quite auspicious. What type of flowers should I send? Is there another type of gift that would be more appropriate? Are certain colors of flowers inappropriate?

What types of flowers to send to a Chinese funeral?
hope this helps





Any color will do, except red. Black or dark color is more common than white. White is usually for the family only.





You can buy them some flowers, especially chrysanthnum, or other kind of flowers of yellow or white color, pink may do too, but never be red.





In some Chinese societies you%26#039;re expected to give some donation (called %26quot;Bai jin%26quot;, the number must be odd, never 100, make it 101, as it means that when you die, die yourself only, never die together, just avoid any even number.)
Reply:Not really sure, but chrysanthemums are usually an arrangement sent for this purpose.
Reply:White or yellow chrysanthemum. No red colours.
Reply:White flowers will do. White is the symbol of death in Buddhist culture.



super nanny

What can I make out of dried flowers from my mothers funeral arrangments that would make nice memory gift ?

i know i could make potapouri but i want something more original

What can I make out of dried flowers from my mothers funeral arrangments that would make nice memory gift ?
Make a shadow box, or buy one and place the dired flowers inside, so you can display it on the wall and you can always see them.
Reply:You could get a few more of her personal things that meant so much to her and remind you of her and make a very decorative shadow box. This can be done fairly easily and looks very nice. This also will alow people to view these memories in a very decorative way.
Reply:you can get a picture frame with a wide mat, and glue the flowers to the mat and put a pic of her in it, or a pic of the two of you in it.





You can make a wreath as well.
Reply:I would look at Victorian keepsakes at the library on online like fans, silk posies and wall decorations that can be framed. I am sorry about your loss.





You may not have time for all this with all the visiting relatives and choose a floral paper memorial at your church and give the flower arrangements to a nursing home or hospital like we did.
Reply:you can put together her favorite flowers or the ones you like the most that go together well. [or you can choose one by itself]. get a beautiful ribbon one that goes with the flowers you chose and one that reminds you of her and tie it around the flower[s] in a small bow. find a glass box that would be able to fit the arrangement inside. or you could press the flowers and tie them together and frame them in a nice frame. i did this after my mom%26#039;s funeral.hope this helps
Reply:you can have a rose bronzed then place it over a phote album with the pressed flowers and pictures you love. I am sorry for your loss. It hurts like hell and I hate that our loved ones have to go.
Reply:Have you thought of putting them onto paper and making a scrapbook? Use them on the front page and then put pictures and other memorabilia about your mom inside.
Reply:Neatly attach one of the dried dead leafs to nice card and write something to the extent..%26quot;Just like this flower, we will all wither away..%26quot;





%26quot;Thanks for attending!%26quot;





Make sure to thank everyone and maybe do a fondue party and make a note about that too on the same card.
Reply:Picture Frame or Shrine


Scrapbook


Corsage (maybe a Picture)





What is the Place or Thing that Reminds you Most of Her?
Reply:see if your mother had some lace handkerchiefs..and take some of the dried flowers and put between these 2 handkerchiefs..add some fragrence like for potpourri or perfume..maybe her fav perfume...and sew the edges together or just wad this up and tie closed with a ribbon...


its a cute idea to sit on shelves..bookcases..or jsut sit on atable..someplace where youd see it alot.. and you%26#039;ll always have a memory of your mother..


heres ahug sweetie..and im sorry to hear of your loss..GOD bless
Reply:put it in a vase and with a purple ribon around it. and buy perfume and put the whole bottle in the vase in the vase
Reply:You can make a 1.5-2%26quot; tall box (similar to a lid of a shoe box) out of wood. Find things that remind you of your mother and fill the box. Place the flower petals around these items and pour liquid epoxy over them. Allow to dry and you will be able to display these items forever.
Reply:Make a salad and eat it.


This would be most ORIGNAL!



skin disease

After my husbands death I want to send a letter to thank the people who came to the funeral and sent flowers.?

That%26#039;s customary. I%26#039;m so sorry for your loss.

After my husbands death I want to send a letter to thank the people who came to the funeral and sent flowers.?
Did the funeral home have a guest book out? If they did, that would help you remember who was there, because I%26#039;m sure the whole thing was a blur. So sorry for your loss.
Reply:The funeral home will supply thank you notes, preprinted and you can add a note or two to them for a more personal touch to those you want to. Ask them, they are free. This is only necessary to those who sent flowers and gifts, others, you decide. Sorry for your loss. God Bless.
Reply:If you are asking if this is ok, it is a nice idea and will keep you busy and in touch with the people you only get to see at weddings and funerals
Reply:Of course. Sorry for your terrible loss. Go thank them, I%26#039;m sure they%26#039;l gladly accept it.
Reply:oh ..... that is good
Reply:thats a great idea its always nice to thank the people who came around when you needed them most. Where I live most people put an ad in the paper. I%26#039;m sorry for your loss
Reply:that%26#039;s not appropriate. do not extend morbidity further.
Reply:boohoo. srry, really srry. yeah, thats a good thing. do it. good luck in life. srry.
Reply:That would be the right thing to do.
Reply:Very nice to do inspite of your grief.
Reply:that%26#039;s very kind of you to do that
Reply:The easisest way to do this is take out an advert in your local paper... that way you can thank everyone include the nursing staff and doctors etc etc....
Reply:thats really lovley
Reply:i would take up a colomn in the local newspaper thanking and appreciation to others for joining you in your time of greif!
Reply:It%26#039;s not necessary to send a thank you, but you can send a brief note to those who sent flowers or cards.
Reply:Yes, that is the correct thing to do. Though it will be difficult to get the words out; just be very brief and thank the person for being there, etc. I am very sorry for your loss.
Reply:That is very nice.



nanny

Is it appropriate to send flowers to an Islamic funeral or family after a death in the family?

Co-worker is Islamic and her aunt just died. Our department wants to do something appropriate to show our support for her. Any suggsestions would be greatly appreciated.

Is it appropriate to send flowers to an Islamic funeral or family after a death in the family?
Dear reader i don%26#039;t think the question here is about what%26#039;s appropriate or not,i think it%26#039;s more about the sentiment and how it flows into people%26#039;s heart,people%26#039;s soul.





if you send flowers it will be a respect of two cultures one that doesn%26#039;t know what to do to appeal to the other but tries by having flowers sent, i am sure good will will be understood and highly appriciated,and that person will know that out there beyond the realm of family and relatives there people who do Really care in a world where people pretend that they do ,you have a complete and pure heart towards that person,and that will always be clear regardless of the religion at hand.





wish you all the best
Reply:I don%26#039;t see why sending flowers would be wrong.


It shows you care and are there for her.


That%26#039;s all that matters.
Reply:Of course, flowers would be very thoughtful.
Reply:Yes, maybe a plant would be another choice. I know that they would appreciate the thoughtfulness.



Shoes

Will Larry Flint send flowers to Falwell's funeral?

Dead flowers!

Will Larry Flint send flowers to Falwell%26#039;s funeral?
I hope so. There is no better revenge than outliving your enemies
Reply:No, but he%26#039;ll probably be throwing a party.
Reply:I would if I were Larry. That would be funny.



loan

Are flowers appropriate for a Scottish funeral or condolences?

What are the appropriate type of flowers to send for condolences to Scottland?

Are flowers appropriate for a Scottish funeral or condolences?
Yes they are. Any kind, ask ur florist what is the usual for funerals, then maybe add some Scottish thistles and heather.
Reply:Flowers would be appropriate for both. Interflora or check out local florist for advice. If you know the family, maybe some sort of colour would be appropriate. Alternatively you could send white flowers, with a coloured ribbon, traddionally purple for mourning, or green, blue for a guy, pink for a lady. On wreaths you can even have the persons name printed on to the ribbon which looks very smart. eg Robbert
Reply:Check on the Internet. PS I am controlling the urge to joke about this, but its hard when all sorts of silliness comes to mind.
Reply:Well I would do this through interflora.Certainly this is an appropriate way to express condolances.The reason I suggest interflora is because you can do this from any florist.You can send a bunch,a bouquet or a wreath Whatever you wish.I%26#039;m scottish and have done this a few times(too many)




puppy teeth

Should I go to my ex's mom's funeral or just send flowers? Not friendly with ex but loved her mom.?

Ex%26#039;s mom and I had a good relationship, but my breakup with my ex ended badly. We are civil but not friends per se. I%26#039;m leaning toward sending flowers since I don%26#039;t want to be a distraction for the family - what do you think?

Should I go to my ex%26#039;s mom%26#039;s funeral or just send flowers? Not friendly with ex but loved her mom.?
i%26#039;d go you may always regret it if you don%26#039;t good luckx
Reply:i agree with angel eyes. stand toward the back and sign the guest book that is there in the back of the room. you are kind to even think of doing something, sending flowers is kind, too. know what? sending a short note to the widowed father telling him what the mother had meant to you afterward is a very kind gesture too. you will never ever regret doing any or all of these things. classy.
Reply:I don%26#039;t see anything wrong making an appearance if you just want to pay your respects. As long as your ex doesn%26#039;t make a scene, I say go, give your condolences and go on about your business. It%26#039;s not about her, it%26#039;s about saying goodbye to someone who was special to you.
Reply:goto furneral to pay your respect.....if youre asked to leave do so quietly.
Reply:id send flowers or visit grave later. maybe explain situation to funeral home and go in and see her before every one else gets there.
Reply:go out of respect for her and the relationship you had.
Reply:I think this is the time to forget about the negative. GO! You might regret it if you don%26#039;t. The fact is, you had a good relationship with her. I don%26#039;t think you%26#039;ll be a distraciton for the family, I think they will appreciate your thoughtfulness beyond words!
Reply:Go to the funeral...
Reply:I WOULD SEND FLOWERS AND GO AT THE SAME TIME. BUT I WOULD STAND TOWARDS THE BACK AND TRY NOT TO BE SEEN BY THE EX, SO NOT TO MAKE A SCENE AT HER MOTHERS FUNERAL. THEN LEAVE QUICKLY AFTERWARDS SO NOT TO MAKE ANYONE UPSET. BUT DO PAY YOUR RESPECTS IN BOTH WAYS. IN MY OPINION.
Reply:I think you should call her and tell her you%26#039;d like to attend but don%26#039;t want to upset her. I think you should call your fatherinlaw too if he%26#039;s alive.
Reply:Good idea.
Reply:If you want to go then go. If not, send flowers.
Reply:You obviously don%26#039;t want to go - you listed every possible excuse to get out of it. So don%26#039;t go. Send flowers if that%26#039;s all you can do.





Really, though, funerals aren%26#039;t meant to be convenient, and those who attend do it out of respect for the deceased as well as the deceased%26#039;s family. If you were really close to her, you should go. Regardless of how your break up went, the ex will NOT be thinking about or perhaps even notice you.
Reply:Send Flowers!
Reply:First ask yourself why you are doing it. For yourself? Then what is the point?





If you think for one minute that it would cause a distraction or difficulty for the mom%26#039;s family, then don%26#039;t go. The mom is dead, she won%26#039;t know if you came or not. Send them a card or flowers.





If you think they would take in stride as your showing a sign of respect and caring by attending, then go ahead. But I would make it brief.
Reply:If you two were close then you should go to pay your respects. I don%26#039;t think you would be a distraction to the family because they aren%26#039;t going to be there for the drama, they are there to do the same thing as you...grieve and pay respects.
Reply:The funeral is NOT about your ex and she is NOT the %26quot;center of attention%26quot; here. Assuming there are other family members, you go there and pay your respect and briefly extend your condolence to them. It is the official closure of a chapter.
Reply:If you can get the time off then I think you should go. You loved her and she loved you. Hopefully your ex would be adult enough to understand your wanting to pay your respects. You don%26#039;t have to stay long.



Reebok

How should my mother sign the thank you cards she is sending to people who sent flowers for my fathers funeral

how should my mother sign the thank you cards to the people that sent flowers and donations for my fathers death. Should she sign it the family of ( his name) should she sign it her name and then %26quot;and the family of (name) What is the proper way to sign the thank you cards

How should my mother sign the thank you cards she is sending to people who sent flowers for my fathers funeral
Sorry to hear of your loss, that can be very difficult to get through. May God%26#039;s love and guidance see you and your family through.


It depends on how you know the person who sent them. If you all know them. It should be signed %26quot;The family%26quot;. If it was a co-worker or a work relation person. IT should have his name and family of. If it is her acquaintance It should be her name and if she chooses put your names.
Reply:You can order preprinted condolance thank you cards. They typically say something like:


Thank You for your thoughts during this difficult time.


The Smith Family.





Nobody expects a grieving widow to handwrite thank you cards.
Reply:You do not have to send thank you cards,nobody expects them as the family is still grieving.
Reply:no, i think she should not send cards, she is the one with the lost, i lost my husband, and, dont have the mind to deal with that.
Reply:If she does send out cards then what ever way makes her feel better is fine. No one expects perfection at a time like this. It is just fine for them to see that she fells like the flowers have meant something.



loan

My mum is going to die soon of cancer, do I as her son send flowers at her funeral ? and who do I address them

NO ,You give her the flowers now so she can enjoy them,(quit thinking of yourself)

My mum is going to die soon of cancer, do I as her son send flowers at her funeral ? and who do I address them
Usually the child of the deseased has a bouquet at the top of the casket with a ribbon that says Mom on it...you just have them sent to the funeral home and they set it up...I%26#039;m so sorry about your mom..My prayers are with you
Reply:I%26#039;m so sorry about your Mom. Your Dad, sisters, and brothers can get together and have the florist make a %26quot;blanket%26quot; to put on her casket. Other than that you don%26#039;t send flowers. If you are the onl;y living relative , than just you would have the %26quot;blanket%26quot; made.
Reply:I%26#039;m sorry about your mother. I just lost my mom to cancer two weeks ago, so I do know what you%26#039;re going through. As for the flowers, the family, whether it%26#039;s just you or you and siblings, etc. provide a casket spray that drapes across the top of the casket (with a ribbon that says Mom or whatever you want, or without - we chose without because it made it look too much like a homecoming mum). If someone else will be doing the casket spray, then you can do a funeral spray (that will be on a stand next to the casket). You don%26#039;t really address them to anyone, just go to the flower shop and give them the information about when and where the funeral will be and tell them that you%26#039;re her child. Until then, spend as much time as you can with her and don%26#039;t let anyone tell you that you%26#039;re spending too much.
Reply:As a son you don%26#039;t have to send anything. You have to be home.
Reply:Why do you care about political correctness of sending or not sending flowers when your mother%26#039;s days may be numbered????





Stay by her side every minute you can and never let her forget that you love her.





Good Luck
Reply:I%26#039;m so sorry you are going through this, it is a hard thing to have to face.





Sometimes paying attention to the small details can help take our mind off the pain of the circumstances, and I know this is what you are doing.





Usually, the funeral directors or arrangers will ask if you would like to have flowers on the coffin, and you can state your wishes at that time. There are some lovely arrangements to choose from, and you will be able to select something that really represents your mother%26#039;s personality and spirit.





It is sometimes difficult to make these arrangements beforehand, which is why it is so helpful that the funeral people can help do this.





If you prefer, why not go along to your favourite florist, explain the situation and ask that something very individual be prepared. You could pay for it now, and then when the time comes, all will be ready without fuss.





As for whether or not it is appropriate ~ it is if that is your wish (or your mother%26#039;s).





Sometimes people do choose not to have flowers, preferring instread that those attending the funeral make a donation to a favourite charity (for example, cancer research), but flowers remain popular and it is quite in order to send them yourself, or on behalf of other family members (such as children) whoi cannot make the arranegments themselves.





Flowers are a wonderful visual reminder of the colour and spirit that was the person we have lost, and their beautiful display also reminds us that death is part of the great cycle of life.





I hope this next time passes without pain for your mother, and that the funeral you are planning with such love is a time of comfort and support for you and your family.





Best wishes.
Reply:I%26#039;m sorry to hear about your mother. I realize you have many questions and fears of the unknown. This is not an easy time for anyone. If you are the only family she has most likely you will be handling all of the arrangements. When the time comes to talk with the funeral director, these decisions will be made. They will ask you about burial (you may want to find out if your mother wishes to be cremated) They will ask about flowers, guest numbers and the type of service you want. I don%26#039;t know if you live near you mother or not but if you can, spend as much time as possible. You may find that if she is able to do so, she will instruct you on her wishes. LISTEN to her. There is a certain calming feeling knowing that you have taken care of everything before you go. She actually may already have made the arrangements or have a policy that will take care of things. You may need to find this out. If there are other family members discuss this with them. As far as the flowers go, no you do not SEND flowers, they are part of the funeral arrangements when it comes to the immediate family. These things can be handled before hand, you may want to look into that. That way, you don%26#039;t have to try to think when you are greiving. Again, I am sorry.



c++

My Grandmother passed away and I cannot attend the service, should I send flowers to the funeral?

The service is out of state.

My Grandmother passed away and I cannot attend the service, should I send flowers to the funeral?
Yes, that would be nice.
Reply:definately
Reply:yes, or at least do somethng to let them know you cared
Reply:Yes
Reply:Oh for sure. Sorry to hear about your loss
Reply:I%26#039;M SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, AND IF YOU CANT ATTEND THE


FUNERAL THEN I THINK THAT WOULD BE A VERY NICE THING FOR YOU TO DO IS SEND FLOWERS. IF YOU KNOW


WHAT HER FAVORITE WAS THAT WOULD BE WONDERFUL.
Reply:Yes you should send flowers at the very least.





More importantly it would be good if you can be there. If you would like to be with your family at this difficult time and the reason you are not going is because you can not afford to travel there, you can get help. Call the American Red Cross. You just have to be able to document the death, a faxed copy of the obituary or a call to the funeral home would probably do it. They will pay for your transportation.
Reply:Yes!!!! Of course it shows respect and shows that you cared about your grandma.
Reply:Yes or a donation in her name to a charitable organization that she supported or a medical research org for whatever she may have had; such as American Cancer Society.
Reply:Yes,it would be a lovely gesture.
Reply:yes
Reply:It would be a the customary thing to do.
Reply:that would be nice or you could send money if she is having a memorial fund in her name or you could donate money to a fund in remembrance of your grandma some school some times sell bricks and you could have her name engraved they do this at some zoos also my heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family
Reply:No.


Flowers wilt and die.


Find out what your grandmother%26#039;s charitable interest was, and send a donation in her memory. It will live on by doing some good that the flowers can%26#039;t.
Reply:We always did.
Reply:yea send flowers or a card and have sum one read it for and make sure they say.that you wish u culd have been there. ..thats what u wuld do
Reply:yes but send it like 2 days b4 the funeral so it%26#039;ll get there in time. it shows respect
Reply:Don%26#039;t send flowers, send a condolence card.
Reply:Yes, of course! Unless she or the family requested no flowers. Sometimes people prefer a donation be made to a charity instead of flowers--ie, the American Cancer Society if they died of cancer, etc.
Reply:or a wreath
Reply:Yes, that would be a highly considerate thing to do.
Reply:OMG im sorry to hear that, and yes you should, out of love and respect.
Reply:YES, of course! Send a beatiful bouquet. Plan on spending at least $50. My condolances on your loss.
Reply:Yes send something personal...
Reply:thats a sweet thought...... thought u already did that.... still wondering... come%26#039;on send it ASAP.......
Reply:Yes, of course send a lovely arrangement and if you know what her favorite was then try to send flowers in those colors.


Sending flowers would also make you feel better about not being able to attend her funeral and put your mind at ease a bit too.


Nice of you to think about sending flowers to your grandmothers funeral and I%26#039;m so sorry about your loss.



yahoo finance

I need help please. Can you tell me a good website to order flowers for a funeral? Thank you in adavance.?

first, i am sorry about your loss, thus needing these flowers for such an event. i dont know about anyone else, but i have always found flowers online are expensive as helll. but i guess i would chose one that had been in business longer, such as 1800flowers.com. also, what ever one you pick, check it with the better business b first (bbb.org) to make sure they dont have too many complaints against them.





as consumers, we all have to watch our backs when buying online.





hope it helps.

I need help please. Can you tell me a good website to order flowers for a funeral? Thank you in adavance.?
http://www.nationwideflorist.com/index.c...
Reply:1800flowers.com





or call





1800flowers



visual arts

Looking for a nice verse to put on the card for my grandmothers flowers at her funeral?

I think this is very appropriate








New Journeys





After new journeys are past


We wait and wonder


What paths to take


In the great world yonder





I can now go beyond


Don%26#039;t want to waste miles


Keep sharing friends smiles





Wherever my paths lead


New adventures I will find


I still need friends with me


They will never be left behind

Looking for a nice verse to put on the card for my grandmothers flowers at her funeral?
there she lays all dead and stuff


hope she was no-ones piece of fluff.
Reply:When You Are Old





When you are old and grey and full of sleep,


And nodding by the fire, take down this book,


And slowly read, and dream of the soft look


Your eyes had once, and of their shadows deep;





How many loved your moments of glad grace,


And loved your beauty with love false or true,


But one man loved the pilgrim soul in you,


And loved the sorrows of your changing face;





And bending down beside the glowing bars,


Murmur, a little sadly, how Love fled


And paced upon the mountains overhead


And hid his face amid a crowd of stars.





-- William Butler Yeats
Reply:To everything there is a season-and Lord I am thankful for the season of rest. May she rest peacefully in your arms now that she has fought the great fight. Keep her until we meet again.
Reply:One day god was out picking flowers


when he stooped down and picked ours
Reply:we%26#039;ll meet again don%26#039;t know where don%26#039;t know when but i know we%26#039;ll meet again some day love always xxx
Reply:Do not stand at my grave and weep


I am not there.I do not sleep.


I am a thousand winds that blow.


I am the diamond glints on snow.


I am the sunlight on ripened grain.


I am the gentle autumn rain.


When you awaken in the morning%26#039;s hush


I am the swift uplifting rush


Of quiet birds in circled flight.


I am the soft stars that shine at night.


Do not stand at my grave and cry;


I am not there, I did not die.
Reply:I%26#039;ve lost a grandmother but gained a guardian angel
Reply:Granny who is in Heaven above here are some flowers with all my love.





Just made it up so no bother about copyright
Reply:Bye Gran...


My Love Goes With You Wherever That May Be.





( If you put much more than that then what your doing is just writing to every1 else..)





When your gran was still here %26amp; you visited her , then you probly just said %26quot; bye gran love you %26quot; on the way out .





Be yourself at a sad time %26amp; dont be put under presure to write what you think others want to hear..





p.s Chin up %26amp; think happy thoughts..
Reply:God will say to the pious: %26quot;O you the one in complete rest and satisfaction! Come back to your Lord, well-pleased and well-pleasing unto Him! Enter you, then, among My honored slaves, And enter you My Paradise!%26quot;





hope you liked it :)
Reply:Think about what your grandmother meant to you then put an appropriate message to her from your heart.



makeup tips

In Poland when someone passes away do people generally send flowers to the funeral ?

I hope this was specific enough ..

In Poland when someone passes away do people generally send flowers to the funeral ?
they usually come to the funeral bringing flowers with them


only close family send flowers before or people who cannot come personally
Reply:yes they do
Reply:think yes.
Reply:Generally YES, It%26#039;s a very good idea, but they also call or talk to them in person, giving them their condolences.
Reply:I have no idea.But I like the thing they do.U can%26#039;t find that in Japan, I mean in my country.



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IF I DIED, would the Yahoo Answers Community send flowers to my funeral?

Hey!!! Don%26#039;t say stuff like that !!! You would be missed , and I for one would send flowers.

IF I DIED, would the Yahoo Answers Community send flowers to my funeral?
i dont think so but it would be great if they did. but unfortunatley they are cheap people.
Reply:I would you have some great questions and you would be greatly missed
Reply:how about E-FLOWERS lol
Reply:Only if you hang out in R%26amp;S and are a %26quot;true%26quot; Christian.
Reply:The community is too BIG... we probably would not have even noticed... Yahoo needs to def step their game up and come out with obituaries reunited!!
Reply:Of course they would.
Reply:I%26#039;d be scared I%26#039;d get a violation of some sort.
Reply:probably not
Reply:UM NO!!
Reply:Sure, if you put it in my calendar ;P





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Reply:No. But I will drink a toast to your memory.
Reply:I am not sure they would but I would!
Reply:YES!!
Reply:Don%26#039;t hold your breath! lol
Reply:Nope violation notice.... I%26#039;m just sure we can%26#039;t die with out there permission.
Reply:If we knew where to send them.
Reply:of course they would
Reply:i would even if they didnt
Reply:nope





they%26#039;re too cheap





but iii wud...lolz



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What is a good site to buy and send flowers for a funeral?

Looking for an inexpensive but thoughtful arrangement for two dear friends taken in a horrible accident. Any help would be most grateful.

What is a good site to buy and send flowers for a funeral?
1-800flowers.com is a good one and teleflorist.com



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When someone passes away, how do you send flowers to the funeral home?

order them from the florist they will deliver

When someone passes away, how do you send flowers to the funeral home?
Call your florist , they will take care of it...
Reply:Order them from a florist and get the address of the funeral home, and bam your done.
Reply:Just contact any flower shop, give them the name of th efuneral home, th ename of the deceased, and the town the funeral home is in, and they will take care of it. You can pay with credit card of course.
Reply:Order them from the florist and tell them the address of the funeral home and who%26#039;s funeral it%26#039;s for. They will make sure they get there.
Reply:Make sure you know the correct funeral home, and then go to a local florist, and have them sent to the funeral home...also make sure you put the families name on it, or the name of the deceased.......like in loving memory of...... that way if there are 2 or more funerals at the same time, or in close time, they will go to the correct one.
Reply:you find out the name of the funeral home so when you go to the florist and buy the flowers they will know where to deliver them. don%26#039;t forget to sign the card and write down your heart felt condolences.
Reply:call any floral shop, tell them you want flowers for a funeral, tell them approx. how much you would like to spend, they will ask you the name of the funeral home and the deceased. They will be able to walk you threw everything.



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Is it better to give money or flowers at a funeral?

My friend died yesterday and his family does not have burial Insurance, so what should I do?

Is it better to give money or flowers at a funeral?
Etiquette dictates that you should send flowers or follow whatever requests the family makes. Some families request donations be made to a favorite charity in lieu of flowers.





Otherwise, simply let them know that if they need anything, you are available to help. At times like this, money is less of an issue than trying to get life back together. An offer to babysit so that the arrangments can be made would probably mean much more than money. Or you could offer to help with household chores. You would be surprised how this is a major issue during times like this, because the combination of having all sorts of friends and relatives stopping by to offer condolences, coupled with not having time to clean, can make many people very anxious.
Reply:The family may find a financial contribution more helpful , especially if they do not have burial insurance; however, how you choose to extend your sympathies is a very personal thing for you as well. You may want to wait for the obituary to see if they set up a fund for burial expenses. If they do, I would make a contribution to the fund rather than make a cash donation. That way, you know that your contribution is going for its intended purpose.
Reply:I would have to say money, Flowers are nice but they don%26#039;t really matter if you are grieving the loss of a loved one. Grieving the loss and floating the bills is tough...
Reply:If you really think the family could be in financial difficulty with this, and you aren%26#039;t looking for recognition, you can send an %26quot;anonymous contribution%26quot; to the family - of whatever amount you find appropriate. A cashier%26#039;s check or money order can ensure anonymity. That can often be an incredible gift without putting the family in the uncomfortable position of accepting money or even acknowledging that they need money.
Reply:If you know there is specific need for money give that. However many are offended by cash gifts. If the peson has a favorite charity or cause a donation there is great. I am not sure of your age but if your friend had children who are not yet grown giving money in a college or trust fund for them is an option.
Reply:Pay for the insurance.. It would mean a great much to your friends family.. I%26#039;m sorry for the loss of your friend
Reply:The death of a loved one is so hard and made more difficult if the family has to also deal with funeral expenses. A hand written letter to the family and a monetary contribution will be treasured by loved ones much longer than the flowers.
Reply:wow. im so sorry, i know what it feels like, the same thing happened to me. however, i think money might be rude, but if you want to, ask his family if they need money, or if you could make a donation in his name, but you should probably just give flowers
Reply:I think the closer you are to the deceased, it is more appropriate to send flowers. If you are not so close, I would say a card with money is more appropriate.



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Is it taboo to have silk flowers for a funeral?

We are thinking of making our own arrangement with silks for the casket spray. Just wondering if we risk seeming tacky.

Is it taboo to have silk flowers for a funeral?
I am so sorry to hear that you have to be thinking about this.





I have seen silks used for the casket spray, but I am sorry to report that when I have seen them, I have heard nothing but negative comments, and the general consensus seems to be that they are in very poor taste. I think part of that perception in people comes from the fact that silks are meant to be reused, and people think it%26#039;s disrespectful to reuse the flowers meant to show a final tribute to a loved one.





The casket spray is traditionally, at least where I am from, buried with the casket. Many times, mourners in the immediate family will take flowers from it as they are leaving, as most don%26#039;t stay to see the actual burial.





May I offer a suggestion? To get very good silks that look real, you are going to have to spend at least $2-3 dollars each. You can get real flowers for less than that. I know that casket sprays cost a ridiculous amount of money--I recently found out that the flower shop my family frequents for all funeral flowers charges between $250 and $300 for a funeral spray, which usually has 3-4 dozen flowers, plus greenery and a ribbon. You can probably get long stemmed roses, or some other kind of flower, if roses aren%26#039;t what you want, for less than you would pay for silks. For example, the Costco near us has beautiful roses for $10-$15 a dozen, depending on stem length and country of origin. You don%26#039;t need all long stems to make a spray. You need about half long stems, and half shorter. If you go to a florist, you can buy the greenery, or you can buy a potted plant, such as a really lush fern, and get the greenery there. A fabric store will have the ribbon, and you can write on the ribbon the way they used to do it in the old days, with a fabric marker. As I am sitting here totalling up numbers in my head, I am guessing you can make a really beautiful spray for well under $80.





I have been to several funerals where the family did the flowers themselves. One spray was an very large bunch of wildflowers. The grandchildren picked them for their grandma%26#039;s casket, and then one of the daughters arranged them. She got a puffy fabric pain marker, and wrote %26quot;Grandma%26quot; on the ribbon, and it was really beautiful.





Ultimately, the decision is up to you and your family. I have told you what I have seen and heard, but I can honestly tell you as well that I would not think silks are tacky, and I would actually find it beautiful to think that a family made the spray themselves.





I wish you the best in whatever you decide, and again, I am very sorry for your loss.
Reply:i used to work in a floral shop,,,,lots of people use silk flowers for a funeral, sorry this is something you need to do. best wishes to you
Reply:Tacky!
Reply:id say tacky, real ones will be prettier
Reply:It would be very tacky. No matter how well they%26#039;re made, they ALWAYS look like silk flowers. Besides, after you%26#039;re done what are you going to do with them? Save them to go cheap on the next funeral? Most cemeteries do not allow silk flower placements.
Reply:You can do whatever you want.
Reply:i%26#039;d say yes. people usually dont want to keep such things around. go with either real ones or send a basket of fruit or something. i never send flowers anymore because they are usually a waste of money IMHO
Reply:Yes. The casket spray is representative of the family and is buried with the casket.
Reply:Silk flowers would definitely be in poor taste. There are just no instances where silk flowers are an acceptable substitute for the real thing. Sorry.



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What is the protocol for sending flowers to a funeral viewing?

When to send, how to address card

What is the protocol for sending flowers to a funeral viewing?
Send on the day of the viewing. If I am close to the family I put some thing more personal like, %26quot;We are so sorry for your loss. She will be missed. Your family is in our prayers.%26quot; If I don’t know the family well and still want to express my sympathy, something simple like, %26quot;In Loving Memory.%26quot; Put some sentiment that might help the family deal with their loss.
Reply:Get a contact number for a family member who is in charge, or the funeral service business itself. Hopefully they can give you an address. Contact a local florist, give them your order, and put them in touch with the contact person to arrange delivery. The earlier you do this, the better.
Reply:send them right away,some very beautiful flowers with a card saying(sorry for your loss.)



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How can you preserve fresh flowers from a funeral arrangement?

you can do several things. get silica sand to dry them..you lay the flowers in it and gently cover them with the sand. It draws out the moisture and keeps more of the color. #2 ties them together and hang them up-side down until they dry...but they tend to dry much darker. #3 get some %26quot;glycerin%26quot; from wall-mart or drugstore%26#039;s. if I remember correctly, I boiled water 2 parts to 1 part glycerin and let it cool to warm, cut then stems of the flowers and put them in the mixture. you%26#039;ll want to use a taller narrow vase so it doesn%26#039;t take so much...let them soak for about a week...by then they should have the glycerin soaked up and preserved soft!

How can you preserve fresh flowers from a funeral arrangement?
theres a special kind of dust i think its called ever dry or something like that


im pretty sure you can get it at Michaels or stiens


wut i suggest is just take multiple flowers and do each theory that was suggested
Reply:well, whatever you do, they won%26#039;t last forever, but take out a few and %26quot;press%26quot; them in a book or photo album to save.
Reply:put a small amount of sugar in the water



Soles

Do I need to send flowers to a funeral service for a family friend?

Nancy,


This was a family friend, right? Not a particularly close personal friend of yours?


The social custom of sending flowers and plants is usually left to close friends and relatives, organizations of which the deceased was a member (including work), and people who live too far away to attend a funeral or wake/viewing/reception.





Attending the funeral would be generous with your time, and showing up at the wake would be polite.





Delivering groceries, prepared food in a disposable container, and dropping by to express your condolences THE WEEK AFTER THE FUNERAL would be kind and supportive.


I have often found that after the grief comes loneliness, and people %26quot;give them their privacy%26quot; just when they most could use a short visit and some company.

Do I need to send flowers to a funeral service for a family friend?
It would be a nice gesture. You should certainly send a note to the family.
Reply:yes certainly sending flowers to a funeral service and moreover your presence at the service will be apt. in case you are out of town and know if the service send the wreath
Reply:Would be a nice gesture, show you are thinking of them in their time of grief. If not flowers , then a plant with a card.
Reply:Not required, but it would be proper etiquette.
Reply:That depends on the family. Some families would rather have a donation to some special cause, than to have money spent on flowers. When our son in law died, our daughter asked that instead of flowers, people donate to a scholarship fund (he was a teacher) and the income from that fund sends several low income/bright kids to university every year. That%26#039;s a much better memorial than a bouquet that will wilt in a day or so. Another friend who died recently, was suffering from breast cancer. Her husband asked for donations to breast cancer research. The Terry Fox Foundation, which has raised hundreds of millions of dollars around the world, is dedicated to cancer research. Cancer killed Terry Fox and his mom and dad, Betty and Rolly Fox, asked for donations to cancer research instead of flowers. Recently the Fox Foundation announced that research they had supported has made a significant breakthrough in leukemia - and they are now able to combat what was once a 100% fatal disease.


Less dramatic, but just as touching, are the memorial benches (with a little plaque naming the person they honor) that line the seawall. They are used by hundreds of persons each day and are a nice way to remember someone.


So the question of flowers is very much dependent on how the family would like the deceased to be remembered.Some people equate a church full of flowers with proof that the person who died was well loved. If that%26#039;s the case, then send flowers. You%26#039;re just going to have to make the decision of what would be most welcome and most appropriate.


I%26#039;m sorry for your loss - old family friends are sometimes closer than real family. But I%26#039;m sure you%26#039;ll find a warm and loving way to remember them.
Reply:If this was a close friend you should send flowers, or you could make a donation, or if you just don%26#039;t have the funds.....make sure you attend the wake or funeral and definately send a note to their family. Sorry to hear of your loss.
Reply:Sending is just find. But, what would really be the best, is if you could actually take the flowers to them with a note... thats if your not far and you could go then, just take them. The family will greatly appreciate it.
Reply:First of all, my heart aches for your pain from your loss. Second of all, I know I can%26#039;t afford flowers so, I would just have to go to the funeral with my little home made card in hand and ready to hug up on all of the others that are hurting from the loss also. I really don%26#039;t think that the family goes around afterward and says %26quot;hey, did you notice John didn%26#039;t send flowers?%26quot;. I know I didn%26#039;t after my Mom%26#039;s funeral.
Reply:I would attend the funeral, send a card within a 1-2 weeks of the funeral, bring food to the family (if that%26#039;s the custom in your area), and make a donation to the charity of the family%26#039;s choice.
Reply:It would be nice but a card and your thoughts are nice if on a limited budget.
Reply:Yes or a mass card.
Reply:Actually, I don%26#039;t think flowers are a great idea. They will be getting TONS of flowers. It is often very nice to get them groceries--I know it sounds kind of stupid, but who wants to go get food when they are grieving?
Reply:It depends on your customs/your family%26#039;s customs.





I would definitely send a card.





Maybe you could ask your parents or sibblings for advice?



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What are the most appropriate flowers for a funeral?

1. Consider the person


2. Price you can afford


3. Fragrance


4. Freshness of the flowers





Decide if you want to send a funeral spray or a flower arrangement or plant.





A funeral spray is attatched to a stand and usually taken to the grave site. It is the biggest and will stand out more at the funeral. The flowers are put into a block of wet foam. This type of arrangement does not last very long outside. The florist may be tempted to unload his oldest flowers. Also if there a lot of funeral sprays at the funeral, the funeral home may only bring a few to the grave site.





A nice flower arrangement will be at the funeral home and then usually taken to the home of the family. When you place your order specify that you want fresh flowers so that the arrangement will last a long time. A good flower shop will do this anyway but it doesn%26#039;t hurt to let them know that you will want your money back if the arrangement doesn%26#039;t last. You may want to use a credit card to place your order. Some flowers will last longer than others such as carnations, chrysanthemums, lillies and roses. Chrysantemums come in many forms which look like a full ball or like a daisy. Carnations have a light fragrance, chrysanthemums have none, lillies are very strong fragrance to the point of being overpowering and most florist roses don%26#039;t have a fragrance. Florist roses have been bred to look good and the fragrance has been lost for most of them. Lillies and roses are the most expensive flowers. So a mixture of flowers is usually attractive and priced at the mid-range.





Plants are nice but not everyone can keep a plant alive. If they are able to keep it alive then they will remember your gift for a long time.





When my Dad died he asked that flowers not be sent and the money be donated to the upkeep of the small private cemetary that he was buried at. The immediate family had a funeral spray made so that there would be some flowers there. If a donation is made to a charity then you should send a card letting the family know of your gift.


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What are the most appropriate flowers for a funeral?
Lillie%26#039;s are the best they are white which brings peace to human nature.
Reply:daisies
Reply:It depends on who%26#039;s funeral it is and the time of year. I always buy the persons favourite flowers. I think of the flowers being for them, not the people attending the funeral. It can also make it more personal to add some small items to the flowers that symbolise something in the deceased life. A small toy if it is a child (hope that is not the case), a picture or anything that links you and the deceased.
Reply:I always send the deceased%26#039;s favortie flower in their memory. I have seen lilies and roses in arrangements. Some people have even sent houseplants.
Reply:Llies
Reply:depends on your relationship with the person.


if its a friend/co-worker/neighbor pink roses or carnations


if its a love one red roses


if its a child white roses or carnations


if its an older person usually lillys


although any flower will work those are usually the trend.
Reply:white ross
Reply:Most people say lilies, but personally, flowers that remind you of the person that has died seem a nicer idea to me, if their favourite flowers were chrysanthemums, then why not have a tribute made of those?
Reply:Sunflowers
Reply:white lillies
Reply:Lilys are traditionally associated with death and funerals. However, if the deceased person had a favourite flower that would be apropriate too. Failing that, if the deceased person had a cheery disposition, maybe you could reflect that in the colour and type of floral tribute that you send.
Reply:lily was traditional


lately the deceased%26#039;s favorite too
Reply:Lilies are associated with death, but any flower is fine. Often red or white roses are used by the family.
Reply:Lilies however any white flower will do.
Reply:Look at your flower shop or on line. They have become expensive and come prearranged I would look for a price range and of course it largely depends what the relationship is with the deceased .
Reply:Chrysanthemums
Reply:lily
Reply:white liilies and roses
Reply:Lillies.
Reply:lilly
Reply:If you put thought into it, it is the %26quot;right%26quot; flower.


Remember the purpose of the dynamic group action called %26quot;funeral%26quot;. You should do things that promote understanding, closure, healing, and support.


What Flower does this best?
Reply:breakfast burritos
Reply:Something tasteful, like with pale colours, and not those horrible pearly gates and teddy displays you see in funeral director%26#039;s brochures.
Reply:Mums and roses. My dad used to be a funeral director, and we%26#039;d see these all the time.
Reply:lilly or white roses - if you call the florist and telling them you need a funeral spread or bouquet they will know hwat to make
Reply:relatives can be inundated with bouquets that die, so a plant that comes back preferably year after year, can be a nice memorial


IE: potted summer flowering bulbs or perennial; white lavender
Reply:what ever the deceased liked. For my grandma it was roses. For my grandpa it was daisies
Reply:white lillys or irises if they are in season
Reply:lilies and roses
Reply:Longine lillies (These are the beautiful trumpet shaped ones) simply tied with some structural greenery to protect, support and show them off.


It depends on your relationship with the deceased...



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What are alternatives to sending flowers for a funeral?

Making a donation to charities the family has designated, or in some cases money can be donated directly to the family to help cover any cost left on medical, and funeral expenses.

What are alternatives to sending flowers for a funeral?
Donation to a charity of the family choice
Reply:If you know the departed had a strong interest in a specific charity or cause (such as the united way or space exploration, etc.) you could make a donation of money or time in memorial. You could inform the family by sending a card:


%26quot;In honor of Frank, and in hopes of continuing his good work, A memorial donation has been made to the Salvation Army in his name. %26quot;


Some Charities will even send the notification or card on their own letterhead.
Reply:I once heard someone got a fruit basket but flowers to me seem the only thing appropriate. Especially, if you just lost a loved one, I doubt you feel like digging your face into some fruit.



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Poll:- Did you ever send Flowers to a Funeral ?

Jo

Poll:- Did you ever send Flowers to a Funeral ?
i prefer to give a donation to a charity
Reply:Yes I have done but I don%26#039;t now because I can%26#039;t bear to think of the flowers just lying there dying so I would rather give a bunch to the person who has been bereaved. x
Reply:No I send a box of chocolates.
Reply:yes jo too often i%26#039;m afraid but i also buy them for people when they are alive so they can see them x
Reply:Yes I have, many times
Reply:Hi yes I am quite a few Hugs
Reply:yes
Reply:Sadly yes, a little too often lately.
Reply:Yes, although in some cases the family has requested donations to a favorite charity in lieu of flowers and it is a request I respect and honor.
Reply:yes for a few ......
Reply:many times.
Reply:Yes,a time or two.
Reply:yes
Reply:no,we dont,we donate money to wot the course was-cancer care etc,they supply envelopes with funeral parlours to do this here.cheers :)
Reply:yeah


to my step grandmas
Reply:yup
Reply:yes I have....





grandparents....
Reply:Yes 2 or 3 times when I couldn%26#039;t actually get to the funeral in person jo
Reply:ni i buy them and display them in my home where my sister enjoys from a didstance.bx
Reply:Yes I have,many times.
Reply:NOOOOOOO I only know my god father to have passed away and i was too young to send flowers though i remember getting the news. ok now i%26#039;m sad



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Why do we send flowers to a funeral service?

Because we are crowning someone who made it. We want them to enter the after life (whatever it may mean to the deceased) on a jubilant note.

Why do we send flowers to a funeral service?
A token of our condolances to the family and out of respect for the deceased. Many are left at the grave to %26quot;cover%26quot; until the flowers die and/or the ground settles.
Reply:Flowers and at a time of Sympathy are representatives of your thoughts and feelings.
Reply:I believe the custom originates from the days when a %26quot;viewing%26quot; was held in the home of the family of the deceased, and the body could lay in state for a week or more while the family gathered to pay respects and to be present for the official services. Because the methods used to prepare a body for burial were not as advanced in those days, flowers became a common gift for the families of the deceased (the room that the deceased was in was filled with flowers, so the floral scent would overwhelm the scent of the decaying body). A bit morbid, but I do believe this is the origins of the practice.





These days, flowers are simply given out of tradition and to show sympathy for the family and respect for the person who has passed away.
Reply:to pay our respect to the family or deceased or both. its a way to say you care.



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What are the best flowers for a funeral, what should I write on the card?

Some really nice suggestions please, it%26#039;s for a dear old lady.





Maybe a little poem or something.

What are the best flowers for a funeral, what should I write on the card?
get her favorite colors of flowers, and have them put into a saddle flat, they call them, and write to her as if she was over your shoulder and say I will miss you, thank you for all the wonderful times, etc...


I just buried my Mum not 2 months ago....I had wondered the same too.


I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Reply:White lillies are traditional but maybe try come flowers with colour and a nice scent (roses%26amp; freesias).





As for the card, write down what she meant to you, a message from the heart is always better than someone elses words.





Sorry for your loss.
Reply:I%26#039;d skip the poem, and go with My sincere condolences, I will miss her terribly, your name. And a nice bouquet of fresh cut flowers. Sorry for your lose.
Reply:Not sure on the flowers. But the card could have





%26quot;Thinking of you at this difficult time.%26quot; and perhaps a sentiment that should they need you then you are there for them...
Reply:red and white roses and something simple like missed dearly anything else seems a bit fake i think
Reply:if sunflowers where still in season i would send them and write on the card all the ways she brought sunshine in to your life
Reply:carnations ( that%26#039;s what I%26#039;ve always seen)


%26amp; just write a poem about how she touched your life.





my sympathy
Reply:Sorry to hear of your loss.





As for the flowers, think they say lillies are meant to be for funerals.





Writing on the card, what about something along the lines of, %26quot;Gone but not forgotten, always in my thoughts%26quot;





Short and straight to the point I%26#039;m afraid - that%26#039;s me!





xx
Reply:white lillies





forever in my/ our heart(s)


i know youre smiling down on us/me
Reply:best flowers are lillies, roses, or carnations (or a combination of all 3)





in the card it depends how well you know the person. try not to get a card with a poem in it because they are very depressing because they carry on a bit about death.





my grandfather died a year ago. this is the sort of thing i dealt with. hope it helps
Reply:lillies or a white roses are always nice.....or you could also use her favorite flower as a special way of saying good bye......as for a card, put sorry for your loss and give words of encouragement so that they(the family) can through the tough days
Reply:For the flowers, a nice mixed bunch of chrysanthemums or maybe lillies.





For the poem/verse;


For the precious time we had together,


I%26#039;ll remember you always,


and forget you never.
Reply:Small tea roses in whatever color the lady liked. White, pink or pale lemon are nice colors to chose with maybe some smaller flowers like Lily of the valley or gypsophilia depending on what%26#039;s available. I think small arrangements are nicer and more fitting than huge floral tributes. The card should state your feelings and is really a personal expression.. so just write what you feel about her passing or what she meant to you!
Reply:To Live in the Hearts of those we Love, is not to die. a single rose.
Reply:white flowers are always appropriate, but what was her favourite you could use that, and rather than a poem on your card why not write something straight from the heart it%26#039;s more personal.


I wrote my own poem when my father died, it didn%26#039;t ryhme but said what I wanted it to say.





%26quot; time goes on even though your no here,


seasons change,


flowers grow and birds sing.


..............I miss you.%26quot;
Reply:If your unsure, why not ask the florist for help. They have plenty of experience in these matters.


You can even have wreaths of flowers made if you prefer.
Reply:whatever flowers they liked, or ask a florist, they%26#039;ll probably have suggestions





as to what to write, just put %26quot;thinking of you%26quot; or %26quot;you%26#039;re in my thoughts%26quot;
Reply:The best flowers for a funeral is a potted plant.





That way, some one grieving can take it home and nuture it and have it as a rememberance of the %26quot;event%26quot;...





This way, its a %26#039;tangible%26#039; item and they have something to hold and keep the memory alive...





Because all other flowers are tossed on the grave, and left to rot...





I wish you well..





Jesse
Reply:White lillies.





Rest in Peace Dearest Lady
Reply:Most florists have special arrangements for funerals. Just right your name on the card, no one really takes the time to read the cards at a funeral anyway. The flowers to right from the parlor to the grave site.
Reply:Lillies are the most usual
Reply:i have no idea about the flowers but write in the card how you feel and how special the lady was to you
Reply:Florist may give you better hints.





What is good and bad before a dead person?
Reply:A token charitable donation in her name would be a good idea. Something life assuring, like a children%26#039;s charity.





As the tide of life washes over us, cleansing refreshing and cool, I add your spirit to my wishes of making this world pure. A donation I%26#039;ll give the way you gave to me, with love and with kindness, in your memory.





Hope it reads well I just made it up quickly.



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I need to send flowers to Anderson Funeral Home in Buford, SC to the deased, Edith Kelly. Funeral takes place

Actually, this site is for questions. If you are wondering how to do this then you would be best to contact the funeral home and ask the name of a good florist. Believe me they will be able to help. There are also online ordering services but since the service is soon, I would reccomend speaking to someone that can verify exactly what you would be looking to send. I am sorry to hear for your loss.



performing arts

Do you want flowers at your funeral?

or...would you rather have people donate money to a good cause?

Do you want flowers at your funeral?
Jack Bauer standing there daring anybody to look at me in the casket; however, in reality. would rather have money go to a good cause
Reply:White orchids. A lot of my estate money will be going to good causes.
Reply:NO, I WANT THEM NOW!!!!
Reply:i don%26#039;t want a funeral. i don%26#039;t want to die ;
Reply:|No, not really. I don%26#039;t like flowers now, so it wouldn%26#039;t make sense for me to like them when I%26#039;m dead. Plus, I want to be cremated.
Reply:money for a good cause
Reply:No idea. I do not want a funeral.
Reply:yes
Reply:I rather have them donate money to a good cause. When my daughter passed away , it was nice people sent so many live plants and flowers but I was overwhelmed. I landed up giving them to many nursing homes. I bet she had $500 or 600 worth. I know she was only 20 but I think she would%26#039;ve liked it to go to a good cause too. She was also a donor for organ, bone and tissue. So, I know she would%26#039;ve preferred that. Flowers and plants can only last so long but helping someone in need lasts much longer. (we did have two charities people could donate to)
Reply:I%26#039;d like them to send money to the anti-Bill O%26#039;Reilly website I saw recently.





Exposing his lies is most certainly a good cause!
Reply:I%26#039;d like them to donate money to MSNBC. That%26#039;s a good cause!
Reply:$ to a good cause.


i want to be cremated. :D
Reply:id rather have them now if someone wants to send them.preferably something like a houseplants or a perennial . or else donate to the cause.
Reply:Curious hit the answer on target for me!
Reply:I would prefer that people planted trees instead of buying flowers but a charitable donation is ok too.
Reply:no no flowers just celebrate my birthday instead each year


no funeral just organs donate and body to science
Reply:yes and all the evanescence albums
Reply:I want flowers, balloons and for everyone to make a donation,
Reply:i dont like to think about me dying but a little bit of both some flowers for my family and money to the soup kitchen and to give money to the homeless and to think of me!
Reply:I want jello and poptarts, and coffee. My friends wouldnt expect anything less
Reply:eh its kind of a downer to think about your own funeral
Reply:The best answer to t he question that you will be dead so it doesnt reli matter!!
Reply:money to a good cause.



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When sending flowers to a funeral do you send them to the deceased or to the family?

and how do i send them?

When sending flowers to a funeral do you send them to the deceased or to the family?
to the family with sympathy .. look up the funeral home online n it usually says how to send flowers and things ...
Reply:To the family and yo may bring them or have the florist bring them by
Reply:... in my own opinion, the deceased could not accept the flowers for obvious reason.......but you are sending the flowers to the loved ones left behind to show that you are comforting them in their time of sorrow...... you are there in case they need something for support or comfort....
Reply:Usually you would send the flowers to the family of the deceased as a token of your sympathy for the situation. You could have them delivered with a note, or for a more personal way go and deliver them yourself.
Reply:To the family. It means more, imo, unless you were close to the deceased person.





If you are sending them to the deceased person, put them by their grave; you know how it is.





If you%26#039;re sending them to the family, then personally deliver them and say, %26quot;I%26#039;m so sorry for your loss.%26quot; or whatever you feel is most appropriate. Hand delivering them shows that you actually care. Anyone can find a site online to have flowers sent to them, but only people who care would hand deliver them.
Reply:To the family of the deceased. Tell the florist to help you fill out the card. They do it every day. They will probably write like %26#039;for the family of jane doe%26#039;, etc. But be sure to review the card and okay it before leaving the flower shop. And order in person. Too many people handle the order when you do it online and things get left out down the line. And you pay about 25 percent more ordering online than if you go to the florist directly.
Reply:the family of : deceased%26#039;s name
Reply:a lot of people unfortunately died in my family. usually we have one rose each and we give them to the dead person when they are in the hole. u cud give them to the family if u want.



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I would like to send a thank you to fellow co-workers who contributed to funeral cost, flowers and dining.?

Send the co worker the note. Thank them for being there for you and for sending flowers. Thank them for the money and the food. Tell them how much you appreciated it and how it helped you and you will never forget their kindness. Tell them that they made a tough time easier for you.

I would like to send a thank you to fellow co-workers who contributed to funeral cost, flowers and dining.?
I think it would be appreciated. You can send a note saying that their thoughtfulness and kind gestures were appreciated and helped you though a rough time. My condolences to you.
Reply:that%26#039;s a good idea. you should just write exactly what you just said - something like %26quot;thank you for the flowers for my ____%26#039;s funeral%26quot;.
Reply:Not exactly a question, but yes, do it. It%26#039;s the proper thing to do.



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Sending flowers to a funeral? Please advise. When I send the flowers to the funeral?

I want to send them to the deceased%26#039;s Mother. Or the entire family of the deceased. I only know the Mother. Is this correct? If not how should I do it? Thank you for any and all advise. P.S. the deceased is young , about 22 yrs old.

Sending flowers to a funeral? Please advise. When I send the flowers to the funeral?
I would send them addressed to the family of the deceased.





The florist you use should be able to advise you of the proper addressing of the card.
Reply:The florist should be able to let you know the proper way to do this.I personally feel that sending flowers is a waste of money.Why don%26#039;t you make a donation on behalf of the family,perhaps to the charity related to whatever caused the death.All the flowers they recieve will have to be taken home and they too will die...who wants a reminder of yet another death?
Reply:Contact the funeral parlor where the service being held and verify the best time to have them delivered. Once you have this information, contact the local florist (the funeral parlor might have one they deal with regularly) and then call for arrangements telling them what you want to order, when and where to deliver. On the card you simply either write your name or if you%26#039;re sending on behalf of your entire family state %26quot;from NAME Family%26quot;. Do not personalize or address the specific card like %26quot;Dear Cindy or Mr %26amp; Mrs So-and-So%26quot;.





It%26#039;s simply the thought that counts.





The family will make arrangements with the funeral parlor a head of time on what to do with delivered floral arrangements for during and after the service. It%26#039;s really low on their priority list (all things considered).
Reply:Direct your note to your friend and family.
Reply:I%26#039;d send a plant to the mother%26#039;s house. Flowers will be dead in a week...she%26#039;s had enough death.
Reply:Now a days more people are getting away from sending flowers and donating (in the deceased ones memory) to a charity instead. I%26#039;d do that and then if you still want to...send flowers to the Mother%26#039;s house.
Reply:I would address them to the family %26quot;with my condolences%26quot; and sign your name and followed by something like %26quot;Friend of [her name]%26quot;





Another meaningful thing that you can always do is to make a donation to a charity in her name that may have been close to her heart or serves a group that she was passionate about. The charity will send the family a card that makes them aware that a donation was made in her name. These types of lasting and impactful gifts can mean more than flowers in many cases.





So sorry to hear about your loss.
Reply:Looks like everyone has great answers, but another thing I was thinking of was maybe planting a tree in his/her memory at mom%26#039;s house? Since flowers die and donation money is spent ...
Reply:write the mothers name and then include %26quot;and family%26quot;.



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When planning a funeral service, what flowers need to be bought by the family?

I understand a casket spray needs to be arranged, but what about flowers for the mother, the brothers, etc.?

When planning a funeral service, what flowers need to be bought by the family?
carnation.or a red rose.
Reply:For my grandma%26#039;s funeral in Dec. we bought the casket arrangement only. I%26#039;ve never heard of giving flowers to the surviving relatives.
Reply:You don%26#039;t necessarily have to go to those lengths unless you%26#039;d like to. To me, funerals are like weddings; there are few %26quot;rules.%26quot;



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An old friend's mother passed away and her funeral is today? I want to bring flowers or something...?

but I don%26#039;t know if that%26#039;s something I should do at the funeral? Should I leave it in my car and wait till afterwards? Do I bring flowers to my friend? Help!! If I do bring flowers... what kind do I bring?

An old friend%26#039;s mother passed away and her funeral is today? I want to bring flowers or something...?
Calling the florist and having a live plant delivered to your friends home would probably be the best idea. It%26#039;s always difficult to take flowers to a funeral.





A donation to the mother%26#039;s favorite charity is a nice gesture, too. The charity will notify the family of the donation.
Reply:Find out if the family would rather have a donation to a specific charity in place of flowers.
Reply:Lost BIL recently and I can%26#039;t tell you how many flowers they had. They are beautiful, but we had to keep stepping outside for fresh air because the allergies were kicking in. Find out if the family requests donations. It means a lot more and it has a longer lasting effect.
Reply:flowers
Reply:Call a flower shop. If you buy flowers the flower shop can deliver them for you. It doesn%26#039;t have to be flowers. They have some very nice plants available. I received a planter when my brother died and I still have the plants. For me it%26#039;s a way to remember that even after death life goes on.
Reply:You should keep the flowers and give them to her after the funeral, or take them to her home and give them to her there. During the funeral enough will be happening and she won%26#039;t be able to keep track of flowers and plants, etc. Lilies are always a good choice.
Reply:No. Flowers are nice, but alot of people give flowers. However, money in the memory of your friends mom is always appreciated, it helps to pay for funeral expenses.



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What is the best gift to give someone for a funeral, besides flowers?

Think of the interests of the deceased. Were they an animal lover? Did they battle a disease? Make a donation in the name of the deceased or the deceased%26#039;s family to an organization that would be fitting. Something like the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, World Wildlife Fund, etc. Any notion that you are also thinking of the deceased will be a very nice gesture to the family and they will appreciate it.

What is the best gift to give someone for a funeral, besides flowers?
i just went to the funeral of a girl who i used to work with... she died young in a car accident, and her parents were very religious and faithful.. they were also very close to her...





i know most ppl give flowers, but i really felt like i needed to give them something different... so, i went to my local hallmark, and found a very nice porcelain cross... it was about 12%26#039; x11%26#039;, and came with a nice stand.. and on the cross it said,





%26quot; loved ones are closer to god in his garden, than anywhere on earth%26quot;... you could find some lil keepsake like that thats inspirational.. it iwll be appreciated.
Reply:A donation in the person%26#039;s name.
Reply:how about making them a few food dishes they could freeze and reheat? im sure the deceased loved ones arent in much mood to eat much less cook
Reply:a shoulder to cry on...
Reply:Take a prepared meal to their home.
Reply:The best gift to give is an open ear and the time to fill it.
Reply:You give gifts!!!! this isn%26#039;t exactly a bd party...


If you must give something give a living green plant that represents life and will live on after the person is in the ground.
Reply:A friend a bottle of tequilla and a casserole
Reply:A sympathy card? Money to help with final expenses. i%26#039;m not real sure.
Reply:Plants, because flowers die.





The last thing they need is one more dead thing.



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What can I give to a family at a funeral besides flowers and/or food?

The father of a very good family friend passed away yesterday. The initial discussion was to do a nice floral arrangement, as they have done that in the past for my family. However, I just don%26#039;t want to spend $75 on a bouquet that will die. And I%26#039;m not a fan of silk arrangements either.





The family won%26#039;t need food... they are active in a lot of groups that have already offered to provide meals for a few weeks.





There is no mention of providing a donation to a charity, so that%26#039;s out.





The man%26#039;s hobbies included oil painting; woodworking; fishing; watching his children’s, grandchildren’s, and great-grandson’s athletic events; basketball; decorating for Christmas; and working in his yard.





Any suggestions on something we could do that would be more long-lasting and memorable (for his family, not for our gift).

What can I give to a family at a funeral besides flowers and/or food?
If you don%26#039;t want to do a flower arrangement to send to the wake, it%26#039;s usually traditional to send a PLANT instead (not flowers). You can find BEAUTIFUL peace lilies online. They%26#039;re really durable, and don%26#039;t take a green thumb to take care of. They%26#039;re also beautiful.





You can also send a fruit basket instead of sending %26quot;food%26quot;.





Really anything you do will be appreciated. Don%26#039;t worry about what other people are doing. I would probably go with the plant.
Reply:go to a nursery and pick out a bush or a tree that can be planted in the family%26#039;s yard
Reply:If there is no charity to donate to, pick one and put it in the deceased name anyway. Example: is there a charity Home Depot or Lowes does things for; because he was handy and things. Find out what organizations they are affilated with and donate to them in his memory and make sure the family sees it.





Also, waiting and then doing something kind after the funeral is long over with is an excellent way to show you care after everyone has forgotten.
Reply:you have two options: either phone the family and ask what organization to donate to in the man%26#039;s memory, or send a check to them with a note saying you wanted to contribute to ease their loss and didn%26#039;t know what they needed at this time of their loss. (with the money they could pay for Masses in the future if they are catholic, they could put it toward the funeral or expenses they incurred, they could donate it to offset the guys income with regard to his final IRS form, etc. and you could use that as a donation on your income taxes)
Reply:Usually a nice family photo with him in. If you can get it enlarge and framed in a quality frame. People will be able to remember the happy moment the photo was taken for many years to come.





I did a similar thing when a very close uncle died, my auntie still keep the photo on show on her mantle piece 8 years later.
Reply:...Hmm, you could find a local painter to have his portret painted in oil - add a custom wood carved frame and don%26#039;t make it too big, like in the old days, just dainty enough as not too be cumbersome in the future. At the funeral just let them know you are preparing a special gift that takes a little time to deliver and offer a smaller arrengement with a sympathy card.


If oil painting is not an otion then invest in a quality enlargement (again, not too big) and real expensive carved wood frame from a pro, custom framing services, they do an excelent job!
Reply:What did he die of? Cancer? Donate to the Cancer Society. Heart disease? Donate to Heart %26amp; Stroke. You get the idea.





He either died in a hospital or was treated in a hospital - donate to that hospital
Reply:An envelope with cash!
Reply:Habitat for Humanity is a good choice for a charity.


Also, since he had so many hobbies, you may want to consider donating some money to a local public library to purchase library books in his memory. The library normally places a book plaque in the front of the book saying %26quot;Donated in the memory of....%26quot;





Since he had so many hobbies, asking the library to buy books in his hobby areas would be nice.





Another idea would be to donate money to the great-grandson%26#039;s school (maybe the athletic department?).





Just a few ideas.
Reply:You could put together a photo collage of him and present it to the family. If you use a computer, put some music in the background or his favorite songs.
Reply:Maybe you could make a donation in his name to a local organization he enjoyed - like the athletic boosters, the garden league, or a local marina. When my grandmother died, a friend gave us a hydrangea which we planted. It reminds us of her every time it blooms.
Reply:We felt the same way when my grandmother died, no need for a bunch of flowers so we asked that people make a donation in her name at her 2 favorite charities. You say that donations are out, but you could find something in the woodworking or oil painting world that you could donate the money to in his name. Or you could just give the donation for them at the funeral. People give money at funerals too. Normally it goes to help pay for the funeral.




puppy teeth

Ok to send flowers to the house the day after a funeral? What else could I do?

I just found out a former boss%26#039;s father has died, and she was very close to him (he lived with her). She is my former boss, but also I have known her for a long time, and we used to visit socially. We haven%26#039;t been social for about 5 years, not for any bad reason, just lost touch.





The funeral is tomorrow, I%26#039;m very sick and can%26#039;t make it. I was going to have flowers sent to the house tomorrow, but same-day delivery bouquets (since it%26#039;s after the cutoff time) are pretty scrawny and way out of my price range with the rush same-day delivery fee.





I was thinking of having flowers sent to the house on the following day or some other time this week. Is this tacky/unacceptable?





My other idea was to mail a sympathy card with a $50 gift certificate for a restaurant, so she can treat her family to take out or something to make meals easier, etc.





Please don%26#039;t bash me, I%26#039;m just trying to figure out what the right thing to do is, with what I%26#039;ve got. Any other ideas would be great

Ok to send flowers to the house the day after a funeral? What else could I do?
Ill be flat honest here from my experience. A death in the family is a hard time. Someone else mentioned that flowers are just another item that has to be dealt with. And that is soooo true. I mean really, no one is going to be planting flowers or worry about watering them right after a death. They are going to die and its just something else that has to be done.





Food is the first thought for most people. Our family has always been over run by food during times like that - and its great!!! But please, use disposable dishes. Again, one more thing to deal with. It is sooo nerve racking to have to sit and contact all these people to get their dishes back. Like I really want to deal with that next week when I have just buried my family?





Some will say cash is tacky. But likely, cash is probably needed at times like that. No one is cooking, you have to make arrangments, probably go get a dress to wear, run around taking care of this and that. Fast food and take out is probably all that will be eaten for a couple weeks. I have suddennly just spent a great deal of money that I wasnt counting on, I have no idea how I am going to make the payments on this..... Yeah, cash is needed. These are the times when youshould give what is needed not worry about whats polite.





Showing up at the door ready to clean (with permission), or offering your time to help take care of small children while the adults are taking care of things.





A nice card would really be al thats necessary since you are not activly in this persons life. But if you are going to spend money, go with a visa gift card or prepaid credit card that can be used anywhere. That will be appreciated and get used, while the flowers will likely get neglegted, die, and get thrown out.
Reply:Flowers are over done and will just be another item to deal with. Cash, who needs that from a funeral? A simple card stating how you feel is all that is needed. Since you had social ties as well, once well. It might be a good time to just pay a visit. A 1 hour person to person conversation holds much more weight than any cash or flowers could. Even a card with a small notes holds more.
Reply:flower are sweet i did the same for a friend when her cuz passed it dose help and also u can instead of the gift card to a restaurant u could make them dinner and take it over cuz they may not want to go out but than agian they might need to get out and get there minds off of things but u have a good idea it is sweet and shows u care
Reply:do not send money.. now is not the time. sending flowers is the most perfectly acceptable thing to do... the best.. and they will appreciate it.
Reply:A dish garden or a fruit basket would be appropriate as well....
Reply:A donation to a charity is a far better idea than cut flowers sent to the house.
Reply:no money, card and flowers later if you can will be wonderful!
Reply:Sympathy cards and flowers are acceptable at this time. Right now the bereaved needs more emotional help than financial help. No amount of money can replace the loss and the pain of a loved one.


You can consider writing this in your sympathy card %26quot;I recently heard about the loss of your loved one. I am very sorry for your loss. There are not enough words to say to take the pain away but just to let you know if you need anything, let me know and I will be there at your aide. You are in our thoughts and prayers.%26quot;





I am in similar situation. I lost my father in law last week and my best friend wrote a very brief message and in the end she writes %26quot;hope you are doing well.%26quot;, which is sorta offensive to me.because we are not doing well. Maybe it would be fine if she wrote more. We bereaved folks can be extra sensitive to words.
Reply:I think at first the response is overwhelming for the family, in the past i was told by a family member that it is the time after, a few weeks down the road when the phone calls slowly stop, and the cards stop coming in, and the people don%26#039;t drop by as often, is when people start to really feel the loss. I can recommend that probably the nicest thing you could do down the road is cook a nice meal and take it over to her so she has a prepared meal for a day or two would probably help immensely and it would show that you cared and were thinking of her.



Reebok

My great grandma died today i cant make it to the funeral but i want to send flowers so...??

they live in another state....So whats the correct way to send them to the funeral home.....? or to her house where her mother was carring for her?? %26amp; do i need to order from a florist in her city? %26amp; whats the best kind of flowers to send for times like these?

My great grandma died today i cant make it to the funeral but i want to send flowers so...??
Just call the florist in your town. They will then contact the florist in her home town. Send what ever flower you can afford. Its not how much you spend on the arrangement, its that


you sent something in the first place.


God Bless you and I am very sorry for your loss.
Reply:I%26#039;d say use the internet to find a florist in her town. I%26#039;d send them to the funeral - people seem to like having plenty of flowers on display. If you know of a flower she liked, I%26#039;d try to get it or something similar. If you don%26#039;t have anything specific in mind, tell the florist how much you have to spend and your relationship. He/she should be able to suggest something suitable.
Reply:You need to call a florist near where your grandmother will be having services held. Call and let them know the situation and they will for sure tell you what you can send. Also, if someone else has placed an order they will make sure that they are sending something that doesn%26#039;t look exactly the same.
Reply:just send any kind of flowers or you can ask the florist what they have and you can make your choice and use the florist in their state since it would be hard to ship flowers from a long distance... i%26#039;m sorry for your loss.
Reply:You can use any florist. Make sure you have the name, address, %26amp; phone # of the funeral home. The florist (even one local to you) can then wire the order to a florist near the funeral home. Keep in mind that this is very expensive. I am truely sorry for your loss. Hope this helps.
Reply:Call 1800flowers.





Make sure they don%26#039;t send them in a box. They do this sometimes.





Check to see if they are taking donations in here name to a charity
Reply:Ordere them from the town she lives in and carnations are appropriate for funerals, or maybe a peace lilly.
Reply:Just call FTD, they are really good with deliveries everywhere. You can order online, too. All you need is the name of the FH and her name. I would send something she really liked, if you knew her well enough. Otherwise a nice spring arrangement would be fine. It is the thought that will count.
Reply:You can go online and order them. FTD sends to almost any city in the USA, if that%26#039;s where you live. There are international florists who deliver all over the world as well. White lilies are usually a good idea. I would suggest sending them to the relative in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Reply:Call a florist that you deal with in your own city and that you trust. Ask them what they suggest and maybe you can tell them what your Grandmother%26#039;s favourite colours or flowers were so they might integrate them into the arrangement. You can also have a banner that says something like %26quot;beloved grandmother%26quot;, etc. They will then contact a florist in the city where the funeral is being held and deliver this to the service or to the persons home that you want them sent to. You have my condolences I am sorry for you loss.
Reply:Get the name of the funeral parlor and what city and state it is in. Then call 1-800-Flowers.
Reply:lilies are traditional. if she has a favorite or her mother has a favorite you can send those. send them to the funeral home. you can use 1800flowers - they use local florists. or conact the funeral home and ask for a recommendation. or donate money to an appropriate cause instead of buying flowers and send a note to let them know.



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