Sending
Funeral Flowers
When a guest
is unable to attend a funeral the next best thing to
being there is by sending fresh sympathy flowers or a
sympathy gift basket to the family. This is a way to
send respects to the deceased and also as way to express
sentiments to relatives and friends of the recently
departed.
When selecting a sympathy flower arrangement one must
consider the feelings of the survivors of the loved one.
Our selection of flowers, and even sympathy gift
baskets, are professionally designed to help you select
the most appropriate and respectable flower arrangement
or gift basket design. Whether it is a deceased business
associate or a friend who has lost a spouse, or even the
tragic passing of a child, we have many designs to
choose from to help you make the right choice to express
your sentiments during this difficult time.
Is it is old tradition that when someone has passed away
a sympathy wreath was placed on the front door of the
deceased and the grieving family. Today there is a
return of this tradition especially with the large
variety of updated floral wreaths. Sympathy flowers for
front doors come in many types of styles and designs
such as a standard wreath using Lilies and other types
of flowers to a swag style using peaceful and elegant
types of flowers that are intermixed with lush green
ferns, deep green leaves to accent the flowers and even
ivy. Beautiful floral arrangements in an elegant vase
can also be used as a table adornment to add color to
the home as well as show respect and appreciation for
the person who has recently passed away.
Of all the sentiments and emotions expressed and the
reason for ordering flowers in general, sending sympathy
flowers is by far the truest extension of a persons deep
heartfelt kindness and love and offers a general respect
for the family in mourning.
Why Are Lilies Used At Funerals?
The reason Lilies are commonly used in funeral services
is not only due to their simple elegant beauty but they
also exude a feeling of tranquility and peace.
Symbolically, Lilies promote the idea that the soul of
the person has returned to a state of innocence. They
also symbolize birth, such as entering heaven. Because
lilies come in such a wide variety of colors and shapes
you need to be careful when selecting lilies for the
funeral service, memorial service and even the
celebration of life, as their colors and variety
significantly changes the meaning behind the
arrangement. The most common lilies used for
funerals are white lilies. For the family in
morning and loved ones of the recently departed,
Stargazer lilies are typically used to represent
sympathy. Oriental lilies symbolize eternal
life, making them the perfect option at religious
services commemorating the deceased.
We
appreciate you choosing Flowers N' Gift Baskets to send
your sympathy wishes. We pride ourselves in using
only the highest quality of fresh flowers and high
quality gourmet ingredients and the freshest fruits
available, as well as offering first class customer
service and satisfaction throughout the entire process
of ordering flowers and gift baskets online.
The Etiquette of Sending Flowers
There are a lot of reasons people send flowers but there are
also a lot of meanings behind them.
When sending flowers, you want to be sure that they are received
in the spirit you intended so knowing the proper
etiquette for sending flowers will assure that you are
expressing the desired sentiments.
Flower Sending No No's
Contrary to what you see in romantic comedies, women do not
enjoy receiving flowers sent anonymously so one thing that is never acceptable
is to send your gift without a note. It is also appropriate to
provide your address, as well as your name so that the recipient
can send you a thank you note if they so desire, especially when
the flowers are for a funeral or for a wedding or sympathy gift,
or even for the birth of a baby. Another thing to consider is
the gift card message. There is a certain etiquette to follow
when sending a business or professional flower arrangement and
that is to keep any sensitive or personal information off of the
gift card message as this is not appropriate. If any personal
messages want to be sent, it should be sent separately, via mail
or letter, not on the gift card itself. Sometimes, even for a
birthday at the workplace, many people are very sensitive about
this and may not want other people to even know it is their
birthday so keep this in mind when sending birthday flowers as
well as any other type of business or corporate flower
arrangement.
Know The Culture
When ordering flowers to send for a particular reason or
occasion you
should know that different cultures do have specific rules when
giving flowers as a gift. For example: The Indian culture uses
the color white to represent death as do Americans. In China
they associate death with both the number 4 and the color red.
The American traditional funeral flower is the White Lily.
Before sending
flowers, consider the cultural background of the recipient.
Different cultures have specific rules for gifting flowers. In
China, four and the color red are both associated with death.
White represents death in Indian culture.
Special Occasions
There are many special occasions where sending flowers is
appropriate such as birthdays, weddings, gratitude, get well
soon, valentine's day, mother’s day and a new baby. Things to
consider when sending flowers for any of these reasons are the
flower type as well as the color. Typically, red flowers such as
roses are sent to express love and romance for occasions such as
Valentine's day and even mother's day. Yellow flowers are great
to send get well wishes as well as for close friends or business
occasions. When there is a birth of a new baby, it is not always
a good idea to send flowers to the hospital for the new parents
because this just means there is more for them to bring home
when they have enough to worry about bringing home the newborn.
It is better to have the flowers sent directly to their house
that way your gift is waiting for them when they get there.
Sympathy
When sending flowers due to the death of a loved one and you
want to express your sympathies there are certain delicate
matters to consider. With Muslims and Jewish religions for
example, they typically do not have flowers at a funeral,
instead flowers are sent to the families home. Because the death
of a loved one is such an emotional and distressing event in
someone's life it is appropriate to think about the families
wishes regarding how they wish flowers to be sent. Sometimes
families often request donations in lieu of flowers however,
even in these cases, many people often send flowers many weeks
after the funeral as time has gone by and flowers may be very
comforting as they are still grieving the loss and your surprise
bouquet will be a welcomed gift.
