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A basket of abundant flowers is a thoughtful selection for the home or service. This style can be created in a variety of sizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A floral presentation often used because a circle symbolizes eternal life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Florists can create personalized designs symbolizing eternal life, religion, special remembrances, or personal affiliations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These arrangements are appropriate for the home or service and can be designed to fit any budget. They are also the perfect sentiment to send weeks or months after the service to let loved ones know you are thinking of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Florists can create personalized designs symbolizing eternal life, religion, special remembrances, or personal affiliations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A garden-style collection of green and blooming plants serves as a lasting tribute for the family or loved ones. Florists can provide an individual green or flowering plant as a loving message to the family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The funeral service is over. Friends and family have paid their respects and gone home. There are no more hectic plans to distract the grieving family, and the shock has worn off. They are now left feeling lost and alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Experts say that although the initial outpouring of sympathy is a great comfort to a family that has lost a loved one, many people experiencing such a loss appreciate being thought of in the weeks and months after the funeral.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Consider sending flowers or a plant with a personal note to the home of the bereaved. Your message of, \u201cI\u2019m here if you need me,\u201d will show the bereaved that no matter how much time passes, he or she can count on your support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How do I know what is appropriate when ordering flowers for a funeral? Sympathy tributes vary region to region, so it is best to ask your florist what he or she recommends. Sometimes a florist will know what the family has ordered or what other tributes are being sent, and can create something for you that will be a nice complement to the other flowers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The florist should also be familiar with any restrictions the funeral home or cemetery might have. Additionally, if a family has any special requests, the local florists are usually notified and can pass that information on to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I have seen a lot of different styles of floral arrangements at funeral services lately. What is best? How do I order a \u201cspecial\u201d design?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Highly personalized sympathy tributes that depict an aspect of a person\u2019s essence are a growing trend. If the deceased was a man who loved the outdoors, perhaps a tribute incorporating branches and natural materials would be ideal. If the deceased was an avid gardener, a tribute with a collection of garden flowers may be a perfect choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Be prepared to give the florist a few hints about the person you want to memorialize. If you prefer to send a design that is more a reflection of your style, be sure to communicate that to the florist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most flower shops will have photos of traditional sympathy styles for you to peruse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Is it okay to send flowers to the family\u2019s home? If so, when is it appropriate to send them?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Absolutely. This is a wonderful way to express your sympathy and is a common trend. Some people choose to send flowers to the home immediately while others prefer to wait a week or more. There are no rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Flowers can be a very comforting reminder during the grieving process that friends haven\u2019t forgotten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Is it still appropriate to send flowers if the death notice mentions a charitable donation?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes. Because flowers help say what is often difficult to express, they are always appropriate and in good taste. Flowers also play a functional role, adding warmth to the service and providing the visible emotional support that the family needs during this time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Is it acceptable to send roses or flowers in a glass vase to the funeral home?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n From an etiquette standpoint this is perfectly acceptable; however, some funeral homes have rules about certain types of arrangements. Your florist will be familiar with what each funeral home allows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If several of us want to go in together for funeral flowers, how do we sign our names so the family knows how to thank us?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n When groups go in together on flowers, the arrangements can be very special and make a larger showing. There should be room on the floral enclosure card for several names, but if there\u2019s not enough space it is best to sign as a group, such as \u201cThe Girls in Accounting\u201d or \u201cThe Smith Family.\u201d Include a contact name and address on the card so the family knows who to thank<\/p>\n\n\n\n Where did the tradition of sending funeral flowers come from?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Flowers have always played an important role in burial traditions because of their soothing qualities. In ancient cultures, floral and herb essences were used to anoint the bodies of the deceased and aromatic flowers and greens were displayed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Is it appropriate to send a plant to the funeral home? If so, will the funeral home send it to the family after the service?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes, it is appropriate to send a green or flowering plant. Some funeral homes will deliver plants or flowers to the home if specified. In some cases, the florist may make arrangements to pick up the plant after the services and deliver it to the family. Otherwise, the funeral director will simply notify the family members that they may take the plants with them after the service. Check with your florist to see what is customary for your area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/balanceandblooms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/4-1.jpg\")
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The Weeks Following the Funeral<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSympathy\u201d Card Messages<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
FAQs \u2014 Sympathy Flowers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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