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In a time of grief, sympathy gifts and funeral flowers can
often express the feelings that words cannot.
Albuquerque Florist offers a wide selection of fresh flowers, sympathy plants
and gourmet gift baskets that will deliver your message of compassion and remind
those who mourn that your thoughts are with them.
We know many people have questions about sympathy and funeral
flower etiquette. We designed this guide to answer those questions and to help
you decide which flowers to send for a funeral.
Funeral Flower Guide - Etiquette and FAQ
For whom is it appropriate send flowers?
Many realize it's appropriate to send sympathy flowers for relatives and friends,
but it's also all right to send flowers for those whom you have not personally
met, such as the husband or wife of someone you know. Many also choose to send
funeral flowers or plants to business associates and coworkers.
Where should I send or bring flowers?
Most people have their funeral flowers delivered to the funeral home or church,
but you may send floral baskets or living plants to the bereaved's home or workplace.
You can also bring flowers to the funeral home. Just give the arrangements to
the funeral director to be placed.
How should I sign the card?
Your funeral flower card message doesn't need to be complicated.
You can use phrases like:
~ With deepest sympathy
~ You are in our thoughts
~ In loving memory
~ Thinking of you in this difficult time
~ Sharing your sorrow
Just be sure to sign the enclosure card that come with your flowers with first and last name. People may know more than one person with the same first name. If you are sending sympathy flowers from a group, each person can sign individually or you may sign with the group name ("The Bridge Club"). If signing as a group, be sure to include a contact person so the thank-you notes can be sent to one person and then shared.
What cultural factors should I consider?
Sending flowers to the funeral service or burial site may not appropriate for
all faiths. For example, with a Jewish funeral, flowers, plants and gift baskets
are traditionally sent to the home during the period of mourning. If you have
questions as to the appropriateness of flowers, or where to send them, ask a
local religious leader or the family.
What should I know about funeral flowers?
The right to honor the deceased with lid arrangements and casket
covers is traditionally
reserved for family members and younger children, or grandchildren of the deceased.
Good friends or family members often send funeral arrangements known as tributes.
You can choose a special design based on an aspect of their personality,
their occupation, an association membership, forces connection or a hobby. Associations
that would like to honor the deceased for service during their lifetime can
also send floral wreaths, crosses, and sprays.
What about a cremation?
In the case of cremation, services may or may not be planned. Generally, it
is appropriate to send an all-occasion floral basket arrangement to the bereaved's
home. It is also common for the family to have an arrangement designed for display
with the urn.
What if I missed the funeral?
It is ok to send flowers to the family's home. Flowers are always appreciated,
no matter when they are received, and even if you also will be attending the
funeral.
When else do people send sympathy flowers?
Some people choose to send flowers a week or so after the funeral, after the
necessary chaos of a death. Others send flowers to the home over a period of
time after the funeral to remind the bereaved that we are still thinking of
them and their loss.
What if a charitable donation is requested "in lieu of flowers"?
"In lieu of flowers," doesn't mean not to send flowers. It just means that donations
are another option. "Please omit" is a request for no flowers. We think you
should make the contribution, however to send flowers at the funeral service
adds warmth and life to a somber event and are a tangible tribute. Letting the
bereaved know, visibly, how much their loved one touched the lives of others,
just as we would never choose not to send sympathy cards, offer assistance,
or donate food when asked to make a financial contribution, flowers are always
appropriate and appreciated.
How much should I expect to spend?
From bud vases to table arrangements and standing tributes, sympathy flowers,
plants and gift-baskets are available in a wide range of styles and prices.
Albuquerque Florist is available to help you select flowers that express your
personal sentiment and that fit in your budget.
Parts of this reprinted with permission from InLieuOfFlowers.info
With Albuquerque Florist, you can order and send
funeral flowers online, or you can stop in our store and our florists can
help you with your selection.
We deliver nation-wide and to funeral homes locally.
