My dad died last week and it's his funeral on Tuesday and I have no idea what to put on the card for the flowers.
What can I put on funeral flower card?
first of all.sorry for your loss.i know how you feel and what you're going through.just put what he meant to you and what an influence he made on you.
Reply:sorry to hear of your loss, say what u really feel inside, remember he will always be in your heart and never be forgotten, how much u will miss him, its a hard time to express how you feel when you go through such a bad time, still going through it myself so i feel for you
Reply:Always be missed.
Forever Loved.
Always In My Heart.
So Sorry for your loss.
God Bless
Reply:So sorry to hear about your Dad.
Just put something simple, thats from the heart. It doesnt have to be very long, just a sentence or two.
RIP Dad, I'll Never Forget You. Love You Always.
Reply:well you could always put something you would have liked to say to him before he died, or how you feel bout him
just say whats inside of you
xx
Reply:I was going to post something silly but changed my mind as you may be genuine.
I wrote on my Dads card "Your presence in Heaven will make it a richer and better place"
Sorry for your loss. You only ever have one Mum and Dad.
Reply:Each night we shed a silent tear,
As we speak to you in prayer.
To let you know we love you,
And just how much we care.
Take our million teardrops,
Wrap them up in love,
Then ask the wind to carry them,
To you in heaven above.
That's what i put on a card for my uncle, with a picture of him above it.. i did it on my pc and then laminated it.. there are lots of things you can do or write.. plenty to look at on the net. have you thought about making a slideshow with pictures of him from various points in his life with his favourite song playing in the background? wonderful way to commemerate a loved one. i'm really sorry for your loss.
Reply:write something that comes from your heart to your dad or maybe you could write :
i will always love you and will never forget you
miss you lots
sorry for your loss
Reply:Condolences to you on the loss of your father.
Like others have said, let the words come from your heart and then end it with RIP.
Good Luck
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Funeral- to send flowers or not to send?
Sending flowers to family of a special acquaintance who was a patient of mine. It's just from me...what's appropriate to send, $20, $30, $40 plant?
I don't want to be too over the top, because I knew her just professionally, but I know you often don't get much flowers for the money. If it's too small, it'll stand out like a sore thumb amongst the larger arrangements. I feel I should send something, but not sure.
Then I find out the area florists don't deliver on Sundays. Maybe just going to the visitation and contribution to her selected church to will be enough?
Funeral- to send flowers or not to send?
ya i think that a visitation and contribution should be enough. your support in their time of need will be enough in my opinion
Reply:I think your presence, a sympathy card will be greatly appreciated.
Reply:It's a funeral, people going there will not be thinking about who sent the best flowers. The family will remember your gesture even if you send small flowers. It's a small token to say, " I'm sorry for your loss". Send something.
Reply:If she was Jewish, you don't send flowers.
Otherwise, unless you are a poverty stricken student you should spend $40-60.
You should also go to the visitation, staying just long enough to express your condolences to her parents and/or husband.
And signing the book.
Reply:Just get a nice flower arrangement and take it with you, They'll think it's nice no matter how much you spend, even if it's a dollar. Just the thought counts. And if you don't get flowers, they probably won't care either if you just show up.
Reply:I'd donate to their specified charity if there is one. Usually the family gets flowers for significant relatives. (spouse, children, grandchildren, siblings, sometimes nephews/nieces if they were close)
Reply:Spend what you can afford, there is probably a delivery fee too, so take that into consideration. Your $20.00 plant could end up costing $40.00 or more. Why not just go and pay your respects, that is what is all about. I'm sorry for your loss.
Reply:20 is fine, just be sure 2 send something.
Reply:20 bucks is fine. its the thought that counts. there gunna die anyways
Reply:don't send flowers make a dontation instead
Reply:send the flowers {$40}
Reply:A $20 dollar plant seems appropriate.
Reply:Any amount you send would be appropriate. But if you need an amount, I would say $30. They will just be glad that you cared. Nice gesture!
Reply:i think you should send a flower...20 flower would be fine...you want them to know that you care..you dont have to send a lot..
Reply:I personally hate the idea of flowers for a funeral "gift"
They are beautiful but then they die.
No one needs to be reminded of their loss
Reply:If you look up funeral arrangements online, they range from about $40-$200 depending on what you want. I would definitely go for the lower end because you don't want to show up any of the family members but still can show your respect.
Reply:whatever you feel is right. if anyone else has a problem with that then they have 2 choices.......get over it or not. do not base your decision on what someone else will think.
Reply:i'd go midrange $30
Reply:Send flowers to show you care. The family will be happy to know people care!
Reply:contribution should always go to the family sense it may be a hardship on them if the person did not have a planed Funeral already payed for so it always to give a card with a check in it then they can decide what they want the check to go for .
but for flowers i would do a 30.00 it realy don't matter what and how much you spend it the thought that counted . Also i would have pulled your workers who know her and ask for donations for her family unless they are doing something has well .
Reply:Probably 20 dollars
Reply:You only need to send what you can afford. the family is not going to be going from arrangement to arrangement tearing them apart for how cheap or expensive they were
Reply:$20 dollar they will still love them.
i dont think they will care what price you paid for them
Reply:just take a sympathy card and a Small contribution to her church
Reply:I would think any size would be appreciated. It is the thought that counts. The last thing they will think is "couldn't she have afforded a bigger bunch??"
I don't want to be too over the top, because I knew her just professionally, but I know you often don't get much flowers for the money. If it's too small, it'll stand out like a sore thumb amongst the larger arrangements. I feel I should send something, but not sure.
Then I find out the area florists don't deliver on Sundays. Maybe just going to the visitation and contribution to her selected church to will be enough?
Funeral- to send flowers or not to send?
ya i think that a visitation and contribution should be enough. your support in their time of need will be enough in my opinion
Reply:I think your presence, a sympathy card will be greatly appreciated.
Reply:It's a funeral, people going there will not be thinking about who sent the best flowers. The family will remember your gesture even if you send small flowers. It's a small token to say, " I'm sorry for your loss". Send something.
Reply:If she was Jewish, you don't send flowers.
Otherwise, unless you are a poverty stricken student you should spend $40-60.
You should also go to the visitation, staying just long enough to express your condolences to her parents and/or husband.
And signing the book.
Reply:Just get a nice flower arrangement and take it with you, They'll think it's nice no matter how much you spend, even if it's a dollar. Just the thought counts. And if you don't get flowers, they probably won't care either if you just show up.
Reply:I'd donate to their specified charity if there is one. Usually the family gets flowers for significant relatives. (spouse, children, grandchildren, siblings, sometimes nephews/nieces if they were close)
Reply:Spend what you can afford, there is probably a delivery fee too, so take that into consideration. Your $20.00 plant could end up costing $40.00 or more. Why not just go and pay your respects, that is what is all about. I'm sorry for your loss.
Reply:20 is fine, just be sure 2 send something.
Reply:20 bucks is fine. its the thought that counts. there gunna die anyways
Reply:don't send flowers make a dontation instead
Reply:send the flowers {$40}
Reply:A $20 dollar plant seems appropriate.
Reply:Any amount you send would be appropriate. But if you need an amount, I would say $30. They will just be glad that you cared. Nice gesture!
Reply:i think you should send a flower...20 flower would be fine...you want them to know that you care..you dont have to send a lot..
Reply:I personally hate the idea of flowers for a funeral "gift"
They are beautiful but then they die.
No one needs to be reminded of their loss
Reply:If you look up funeral arrangements online, they range from about $40-$200 depending on what you want. I would definitely go for the lower end because you don't want to show up any of the family members but still can show your respect.
Reply:whatever you feel is right. if anyone else has a problem with that then they have 2 choices.......get over it or not. do not base your decision on what someone else will think.
Reply:i'd go midrange $30
Reply:Send flowers to show you care. The family will be happy to know people care!
Reply:contribution should always go to the family sense it may be a hardship on them if the person did not have a planed Funeral already payed for so it always to give a card with a check in it then they can decide what they want the check to go for .
but for flowers i would do a 30.00 it realy don't matter what and how much you spend it the thought that counted . Also i would have pulled your workers who know her and ask for donations for her family unless they are doing something has well .
Reply:Probably 20 dollars
Reply:You only need to send what you can afford. the family is not going to be going from arrangement to arrangement tearing them apart for how cheap or expensive they were
Reply:$20 dollar they will still love them.
i dont think they will care what price you paid for them
Reply:just take a sympathy card and a Small contribution to her church
Reply:I would think any size would be appreciated. It is the thought that counts. The last thing they will think is "couldn't she have afforded a bigger bunch??"
What kind of flowers do you send to a funeral?
There is no rule however, so many people send roses or go the cheap way and send carnations. I have always spoken with my florist and worked with her to do something memorable that isn't the run of the mill funeral spray. As a result, I'm always told how gorgeous the arrangements were. I have done the following:
1) spray of wild flowers
2) spray of Fire%26amp; Ice roses and white phlox
3) spray of delphinium, stargazer lilies and roses
4) spray of peonies, lilies and statis
5) send a nice plant - they don't die (unless you don't water them)
6) A nice basket arrangment of just about anything.
What kind of flowers do you send to a funeral?
If you want my opinion, don't send flowers...make a donation to a charity in the name of the deceased. But thats just my preference. When my mom died I am glad we didn't have a crapload of flowers to deal with. a week later.
Reply:I would send white lilies
Reply:Either the deceased's favorite flowers or Lilies.
Reply:roses are popular.
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1) spray of wild flowers
2) spray of Fire%26amp; Ice roses and white phlox
3) spray of delphinium, stargazer lilies and roses
4) spray of peonies, lilies and statis
5) send a nice plant - they don't die (unless you don't water them)
6) A nice basket arrangment of just about anything.
What kind of flowers do you send to a funeral?
If you want my opinion, don't send flowers...make a donation to a charity in the name of the deceased. But thats just my preference. When my mom died I am glad we didn't have a crapload of flowers to deal with. a week later.
Reply:I would send white lilies
Reply:Either the deceased's favorite flowers or Lilies.
Reply:roses are popular.
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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't want to spend $75 on a bouquet that will die. And I'm not a fan of silk arrangements either.
The family won'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's out.
The man'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't want to do a flower arrangement to send to the wake, it's usually traditional to send a PLANT instead (not flowers). You can find BEAUTIFUL peace lilies online. They're really durable, and don't take a green thumb to take care of. They're also beautiful.
You can also send a fruit basket instead of sending "food".
Really anything you do will be appreciated. Don'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'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's memory, or send a check to them with a note saying you wanted to contribute to ease their loss and didn'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'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 "Donated in the memory of...."
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'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.
The family won'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's out.
The man'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't want to do a flower arrangement to send to the wake, it's usually traditional to send a PLANT instead (not flowers). You can find BEAUTIFUL peace lilies online. They're really durable, and don't take a green thumb to take care of. They're also beautiful.
You can also send a fruit basket instead of sending "food".
Really anything you do will be appreciated. Don'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'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's memory, or send a check to them with a note saying you wanted to contribute to ease their loss and didn'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'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 "Donated in the memory of...."
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'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.
Friday 7Th December I'm going to a funeral not sure but do i need to send a wreath/flowers?
might sound a retarded question but seriously i really don't know
Friday 7Th December I'm going to a funeral not sure but do i need to send a wreath/flowers?
Here in Scotland anyway one usually goes along with the wishes of the immediate family, unless you are quite a close relative and wish to send a floral tribute. Often if there is a death announcement in the newspaper and it was the wish of the deceased person not to have flowers it says so. I do think a card would be appropriate. At a Roman Catholic Funeral it would normally be a Mass Card (a special card signed by a priest and although not absolutely necessary usually a small donation is enclosed with it for the priest) although it you are not of the same faith a Sympathy Card would still be much appreciated. With most other religions a Sympathy card is always appreciated. Often also in a newspaper announcement or on arrival at the church/crematorium etc if the family wish donations to a particular charity they let it be known and there is normally a box somewhere. However, this would be a voluntary donation and only if someone wished to give. Black is no longer necessary to wear at funerals but I must admit recently it seems many people still do attend in black or dark colours as a sign of respect. Hope this has helped.
Reply:You don't need to send anything. We went to a funeral recently, brought a bouquet of Lillie's and placed them at the casket. Our next friend was cremated; we sent a donation to his favourite charity.
No need to send anything really, your presence and attention to your friend's family is all that is what is required if you feel you need to do this.
This is a personal time for you as well, you do what you wish.
Remember, they are in your mind and heart forever.
Good wishes.
Reply:No you don't need to send flowers but a card is nice.
My brother's death last yr was the same, unexplained and investigated and we had to wait for the autopsy- It's hard.
The greatest gift you can give is your presence and support.
I'm sorry for your loss.
Reply:It depends how close you were to the deceased, and only you know that.
Why not go to a good florist and ask them? They'll be experienced in that kind of thing.
If you really can't decide, then send flowers anyway. They won't be un-appreciated.
Reply:The customary practice is to send flowers through a florist beforehand. However, when a close friend of ours died suddenly of a heart attack we just took a dozen or so little pots of cyclamen for the tables at the 'wake'. When my mother died, I saw her the day before her funeral, and I put some beautifully scented freesias in her coffin. To this day I still cannot buy freesias.
But yes, to be 'correct' send some flowers through a florist. Or just go with a simple bouquet of beautiful and unusual flowers and ask for them to be placed on a coffin. I have been to so many funerals in my life that I think they are now relatively 'etiquette-free' - just do what your heart tells you. Go out into the fields and hedgerows and pick anything lovely.
Reply:Flowers are usually sent by family and friends - but there's no obligation to.
Did you know the person well? If you want to send some, then do. A lot of people these days give the option of donating to a specified charity instead - if you feel you can't ask the family then ask the funeral director instead.
Reply:Usually flowers/wreaths are given by immediate family members. You didn't say how close you were with the deceased or their family. A sympathy card is appropriate, and you could put $20.00/$25.00 in it if you want to help the family with expenses, especially if you are attending a funeral luncheon . There usually is a rack or drop box type thing at the front of the funeral parlor to insert the card. If you are not real close to the family, like a relative or even distant relative, your presence will be enough to help with the family's mourning.
Reply:Usually the person's family prefer to have a donation made to a charity of their choice. (If the person died of cancer they may want donations to go to Cancer Research instead of a wreath/flowers...much better idea.)
Reply:not really that necessary...I can't remember a single person that sent flowers or made a donation to cancer or heart research (which we asked for in lieu of flowers) but I can remember many who were present at the service we had for my mom.
Reply:Not unless you want to. Most families are most happy you just take the time to attend.
Reply:If you're a family member, close cousin, aunt, uncle, etc., or a really close friend, you would send flowers. If you're a family member but not close or a friend but not close, you can buy a sympathy card and put money inside, or sometimes at the wake they have cards that you can put money inside. If you don't do flowers or money a Mass Card, or a benefit card ex: the Cancer Society, The National Heart Foundation, generally people will donate to the foundation that represents the disease the person may have passed away from, which will either be listed in the newspaper or you can call the funeral home to get extended information.
Reply:Hi you could always ask if the family would like a donation to a charity in stead
Reply:It is a nice gesture but not necessary. Also you could give to charity and have them send a note to the family... kind of nice since they will have so many flowers and plants already.
Reply:Find out from a member of the family whether they would like flowers or a donation to a certain charity they or the departed may have supported in the past.
Reply:Do something useful and make a donation as most funerals often have collections for donation to specific charities, in my fathers case, donations were given to cancer research, other funerals I have been to were given to other cancer charities or the persons favourite charity.
Reply:No, the flowers are usually already sorted out by the next of kin.
Reply:They keep bodies that long where you live ???????
Reply:it's never easy knowing which etiquette to follow for funerals,if the person was well known to you personally,then i would say yes if not then a sympathy card would be ok,the other thing is has the deceased's family requested no flowers,but donations to a particular charity instead,but the main thing to remember is you attendence at the funeral,will be more significant to the family,i hope this helpsyou,
Friday 7Th December I'm going to a funeral not sure but do i need to send a wreath/flowers?
Here in Scotland anyway one usually goes along with the wishes of the immediate family, unless you are quite a close relative and wish to send a floral tribute. Often if there is a death announcement in the newspaper and it was the wish of the deceased person not to have flowers it says so. I do think a card would be appropriate. At a Roman Catholic Funeral it would normally be a Mass Card (a special card signed by a priest and although not absolutely necessary usually a small donation is enclosed with it for the priest) although it you are not of the same faith a Sympathy Card would still be much appreciated. With most other religions a Sympathy card is always appreciated. Often also in a newspaper announcement or on arrival at the church/crematorium etc if the family wish donations to a particular charity they let it be known and there is normally a box somewhere. However, this would be a voluntary donation and only if someone wished to give. Black is no longer necessary to wear at funerals but I must admit recently it seems many people still do attend in black or dark colours as a sign of respect. Hope this has helped.
Reply:You don't need to send anything. We went to a funeral recently, brought a bouquet of Lillie's and placed them at the casket. Our next friend was cremated; we sent a donation to his favourite charity.
No need to send anything really, your presence and attention to your friend's family is all that is what is required if you feel you need to do this.
This is a personal time for you as well, you do what you wish.
Remember, they are in your mind and heart forever.
Good wishes.
Reply:No you don't need to send flowers but a card is nice.
My brother's death last yr was the same, unexplained and investigated and we had to wait for the autopsy- It's hard.
The greatest gift you can give is your presence and support.
I'm sorry for your loss.
Reply:It depends how close you were to the deceased, and only you know that.
Why not go to a good florist and ask them? They'll be experienced in that kind of thing.
If you really can't decide, then send flowers anyway. They won't be un-appreciated.
Reply:The customary practice is to send flowers through a florist beforehand. However, when a close friend of ours died suddenly of a heart attack we just took a dozen or so little pots of cyclamen for the tables at the 'wake'. When my mother died, I saw her the day before her funeral, and I put some beautifully scented freesias in her coffin. To this day I still cannot buy freesias.
But yes, to be 'correct' send some flowers through a florist. Or just go with a simple bouquet of beautiful and unusual flowers and ask for them to be placed on a coffin. I have been to so many funerals in my life that I think they are now relatively 'etiquette-free' - just do what your heart tells you. Go out into the fields and hedgerows and pick anything lovely.
Reply:Flowers are usually sent by family and friends - but there's no obligation to.
Did you know the person well? If you want to send some, then do. A lot of people these days give the option of donating to a specified charity instead - if you feel you can't ask the family then ask the funeral director instead.
Reply:Usually flowers/wreaths are given by immediate family members. You didn't say how close you were with the deceased or their family. A sympathy card is appropriate, and you could put $20.00/$25.00 in it if you want to help the family with expenses, especially if you are attending a funeral luncheon . There usually is a rack or drop box type thing at the front of the funeral parlor to insert the card. If you are not real close to the family, like a relative or even distant relative, your presence will be enough to help with the family's mourning.
Reply:Usually the person's family prefer to have a donation made to a charity of their choice. (If the person died of cancer they may want donations to go to Cancer Research instead of a wreath/flowers...much better idea.)
Reply:not really that necessary...I can't remember a single person that sent flowers or made a donation to cancer or heart research (which we asked for in lieu of flowers) but I can remember many who were present at the service we had for my mom.
Reply:Not unless you want to. Most families are most happy you just take the time to attend.
Reply:If you're a family member, close cousin, aunt, uncle, etc., or a really close friend, you would send flowers. If you're a family member but not close or a friend but not close, you can buy a sympathy card and put money inside, or sometimes at the wake they have cards that you can put money inside. If you don't do flowers or money a Mass Card, or a benefit card ex: the Cancer Society, The National Heart Foundation, generally people will donate to the foundation that represents the disease the person may have passed away from, which will either be listed in the newspaper or you can call the funeral home to get extended information.
Reply:Hi you could always ask if the family would like a donation to a charity in stead
Reply:It is a nice gesture but not necessary. Also you could give to charity and have them send a note to the family... kind of nice since they will have so many flowers and plants already.
Reply:Find out from a member of the family whether they would like flowers or a donation to a certain charity they or the departed may have supported in the past.
Reply:Do something useful and make a donation as most funerals often have collections for donation to specific charities, in my fathers case, donations were given to cancer research, other funerals I have been to were given to other cancer charities or the persons favourite charity.
Reply:No, the flowers are usually already sorted out by the next of kin.
Reply:They keep bodies that long where you live ???????
Reply:it's never easy knowing which etiquette to follow for funerals,if the person was well known to you personally,then i would say yes if not then a sympathy card would be ok,the other thing is has the deceased's family requested no flowers,but donations to a particular charity instead,but the main thing to remember is you attendence at the funeral,will be more significant to the family,i hope this helpsyou,
What do I give for my friend mother-in-law funeral,. They will have too much flowers?
My best friend mother -in-law die last week. Him and his wife are very wealthy very well known in the State. Therefore I know that they do not need money or flowers. I am going through some finnacial difficulties and cannot afford to compete w/ other people and the flowers arrangements that they will get. What should I do?
What do I give for my friend mother-in-law funeral,. They will have too much flowers?
You are right. Those floral arrangements cost about 200 dolars. Can you get a sympathy card and write beautiful note to them? Not sure if you wanted to do more, but if so you could donate some $ like 10. to the charity they listed in the newspaper obituary. ( read at www.legacy.com)Or not. Just a nice note will be fine since it sounds like you werent best friends with the mother in law who died.
Reply:you can donate to an organization...ie. if she died of cancer you could donate to American Cancer Association or whatever cause you believe they would appreciate.
Reply:food is good. because people that are dealing with the death of a love don't have time or don't think about it.
Reply:Make a donation in whatever amount you can afford to a charity in her name.Besides, it's not the amount, it's the thought and well wishes that count.
What do I give for my friend mother-in-law funeral,. They will have too much flowers?
You are right. Those floral arrangements cost about 200 dolars. Can you get a sympathy card and write beautiful note to them? Not sure if you wanted to do more, but if so you could donate some $ like 10. to the charity they listed in the newspaper obituary. ( read at www.legacy.com)Or not. Just a nice note will be fine since it sounds like you werent best friends with the mother in law who died.
Reply:you can donate to an organization...ie. if she died of cancer you could donate to American Cancer Association or whatever cause you believe they would appreciate.
Reply:food is good. because people that are dealing with the death of a love don't have time or don't think about it.
Reply:Make a donation in whatever amount you can afford to a charity in her name.Besides, it's not the amount, it's the thought and well wishes that count.
Appropriate message for flowers at funeral of a dear uncle?
I think you should speak from your heart.
I will miss dear Uncle XXX so very much. He was such a special person to me; the way he made me laugh, his special hug, and always knowing he was there for me. My thoughts a prayers are with all of you.
Love,
Appropriate message for flowers at funeral of a dear uncle?
Get Well Soon. if the uncle was a joker.
I hope they have checkers in hell if he was an uptight jerk. %26lt;_%26lt; (although dear makes it kinda uneffective)
Atleast this uncle didn't leave with Cement Shoes (%26lt;_%26lt;)
Lifes a joke, and Death told a bad joke.
Reply:"In Loving Memory" always sounds nice.
Reply:The outside envelope could read in loving memory of my Dear Uncle, or any part of that. The inside should give your full name, and what you were to the departed, so everyone can see, and grieve with you. Jane Smith, niece of Uncle Jim. This is especially important, when the funeral home takes the cards off of the flowers, and gives them to the chief mourner. You will want to let your Aunt know how much you care, and miss your uncle, and you want her to know it was you, not some other niece, who sent the flowers. She does not need to play guess who sent the flowers in her time of grief. She will want to send a thank you note, and maybe say something in person. She will need to know who to address those to.
Sorry for your loss.
Reply:You will be dearly missed by all.
Reply:"My (Our) thoughts and prayers go with you."
Reply:Just sign your name to them, so the family knows who sent them. Not necessary to leave a message on the flowers.
You can say what you want to say to your Uncle's family.
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I will miss dear Uncle XXX so very much. He was such a special person to me; the way he made me laugh, his special hug, and always knowing he was there for me. My thoughts a prayers are with all of you.
Love,
Appropriate message for flowers at funeral of a dear uncle?
Get Well Soon. if the uncle was a joker.
I hope they have checkers in hell if he was an uptight jerk. %26lt;_%26lt; (although dear makes it kinda uneffective)
Atleast this uncle didn't leave with Cement Shoes (%26lt;_%26lt;)
Lifes a joke, and Death told a bad joke.
Reply:"In Loving Memory" always sounds nice.
Reply:The outside envelope could read in loving memory of my Dear Uncle, or any part of that. The inside should give your full name, and what you were to the departed, so everyone can see, and grieve with you. Jane Smith, niece of Uncle Jim. This is especially important, when the funeral home takes the cards off of the flowers, and gives them to the chief mourner. You will want to let your Aunt know how much you care, and miss your uncle, and you want her to know it was you, not some other niece, who sent the flowers. She does not need to play guess who sent the flowers in her time of grief. She will want to send a thank you note, and maybe say something in person. She will need to know who to address those to.
Sorry for your loss.
Reply:You will be dearly missed by all.
Reply:"My (Our) thoughts and prayers go with you."
Reply:Just sign your name to them, so the family knows who sent them. Not necessary to leave a message on the flowers.
You can say what you want to say to your Uncle's family.
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