Flowers sent with sympathy or condolences have a special type of meaning. The beauty of the flower is one thing, but so too is the arrangement, the ribbon, the words, etc. This is a very important time when some gestures are forgotten, but when others will be remembered. It is a time you want to have your gesture remembered in a positive light and not a negative one.
There are several questions that always come to mind when one begins to think of sending condolences flowers.
• How can I send something nice on a budget?
• Is there a proper thing to do? i.e. etiquette to follow
• When should I send them?
• What kind of flowers do you send?
• What's the best way to send condolences flowers?
Budget is a consideration that many people have at a time like this. It is easy to spend excessively when under the duress of loss. In order to not be faced with this uncomfortable situation where you've over spent or just don't know what to send, the thing to do is to pre-plan what you will do for condolence situations.
Let's get started answering some of the most common questions as we listed above.
How can I send something nice on a budget?
The first thing you need to do is decide ahead of time how much you will spend on condolences flowers, arrangements, sprays, etc. This amount may vary depending on circumstances such as who the deceased is:
• Close relative
• Distant relative
• Friend
• Friend's family member
• Work associate
• Close work associate
The best thing you can do for yourself is to figure out how much you want to spend on each classification ahead of time. We know this is not the most pleasant consideration to think about, but it could have you much distress in the long run.
There are funeral flowers and simple arrangements for $29.99. Delivery fees (depending on distance) may add on that. Arrangement and sprays can also be as much as several hundred to even thousands of dollars. You should always feel comfortable talking to your florist (in town or online) to ask for recommendations.
Condolences Flowers Etiquette - is there one?
Issues like this are generally a matter of opinion. Some folks might say a matter of good opinion, but then that depends on what you consider a good opinion.
If donations are requested in lieu of flowers, this is the proper thing to do. If you don't want to give to the requested charity, then perhaps you can do something for the family or do nothing at all. But, it's considered in bad taste to go directly against the family or deceased request.
What kind of Flowers to Send?
There are really no particular flowers designated as more appropriate than others for condolences flowers. This might be an area of special consideration for the deceased. Perhaps they had a very special favorite flower. Then this might be the area you want to focus on. Generally speaking send what you want but keep it in good taste.
There are a few that are more classically used in sympathy, funeral, and condolences flowers such as roses, lilies, gladioli, chrysanthemums, carnations, etc. Most often these are arranged in wreaths, sprays, casket sprays, or an inside the casket piece.
When Should I Send Flowers?
This depends on your intent. If you want the flowers to be at the funeral or wake as an expression of sympathy, love for the deceased, or as an expression of love for the family then you should send them the day before or day of the funeral. You can contact the florist or your online flower delivery service to help you in the arrangements.
If you want to send flowers or a plant to the home of the person who lost a loved one, then you can send the flowers any time after the funeral or the day of.
Just remember that timing, etiquette, and type are not nearly as important as the caring behind the expression.
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