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'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' x11', and came with a nice stand.. and on the cross it said,





" loved ones are closer to god in his garden, than anywhere on earth"... you could find some lil keepsake like that thats inspirational.. it iwll be appreciated.
Reply:A donation in the person'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'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'm not real sure.
Reply:Plants, because flowers die.





The last thing they need is one more dead thing.