I'm wanting to send a nice gift for a funeral. Flowers die, and I don't like fake ones, any other suggestions?

I'm thinking Wind Chimes. This funeral is in another state...so it really limits me to what the florist have in their shops.

I'm wanting to send a nice gift for a funeral. Flowers die, and I don't like fake ones, any other suggestions?
Has there been a memorial established in the deceased's name? Often, families designate a charitable organization or church to donate to in lieu of flowers. If the family has designated a memorial, they are telling you that is what they would prefer if you wanted to do something for them.





The wind chimes is a cool idea though. But check about a memorial as well.
Reply:There is a flowering plant called "The Peace Lily" (Spathiphyllum) - It is a durable, tropical foliage plant that has white blossoms. I think it very simple, meaningful and can be kept for a very long time (re-planted). A friend of mine's mom just passed, and I sent her one of these plants...
Reply:A basket of nice house plants.


It was the nicest thing we got when my Xhusbands grandmother passed. They gave us one of the baskets that had been sent to the funeral and I took and separated the plants and repotted them into their own baskets. The other day my X called and he mentioned the plants...he said the plants from granny's funeral you replanted are doing well, he truly sounded thankful that I had done that for him, he had something to hold onto after the funeral.
Reply:Make a memorial charitable donation to a related cause.
Reply:plants are more appropriate for funerals.....
Reply:At least call or send a card.
Reply:When my dad died someone sent a pastry basket, and someone else sent a basket with cheese, crackers and sausages. It was hard enough to eat, but having these things right at the funeral home helped because the last thing you want to do when you're at your dad's funeral is go out to eat.
Reply:Donate to a cause or charity the person or family supports. If there is a memorial fund set up donate to it. The wind chimes is a nice gesture, but if there are many family members involved it could actually cause a problem unless you specify the person who is to receive it after the funeral. My family went through a death recently, and many of the people who sent things did specify to which family member it was for and that relieved some stress of "dividing" things up. A heartfelt card with a message of caring can be the most priceless of gifts.


Peace.
Reply:Even if you or the family isn't religious, give them a mass or church card. This is a pledge that the members of the church or convent will pray for the deceased for one year. Donation to their favorite charity under the deceased name is also a good idea.
Reply:wind chimes is a great idea!!! or a donation to their favorite charity in the name of the deceased. Personally I love the wind chime idea.