Traditional Historical Funeral Flowers
Flowers are a lovely and thoughtful gift to send when someone has suffered a loss. However, there are some guidelines that you should keep in mind so that you send an arrangement that is appropriate.
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Family Perogative
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The large arrangements, such as a large floral cross or casket spray or even a heart-shaped wreath, should be left to the discretion of the immediate family, according to 1-800-flowers.com. It is absolutely appropriate for several members of a family to send one large arrangement. Sending fireside baskets, standing baskets and standing sprays that will be on display at the funeral home during visitation and perhaps at the funeral as well is acceptable.
Considerations
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You can select a fan-shaped design, a triangular arrangement or an easel spray, notes 800Florals.com. Appropriate flowers include lilies, roses, glads and mums, although you can also select the flowers that you are aware were the favorite of the deceased or something that a family member will especially enjoy and appreciate.
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Other Options
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A straight-from-the-garden mixed bouquet in an elegant vase is suitable. Groupings of a single flower are also a good choice. A houseplant the family member can take home or tulips that can be planted outside are a lovely choice.
Appropriateness
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It is absolutely okay to send cheerful and colorful flowers. A funeral service should be a celebration of the person's life, and bright flowers can do the trick. Flowers add beauty to an occasion that can be very somber.
If the deceased is a woman, it is appropriate to select pastel-colored flowers. If the deceased is a male, autumn colors such as oranges, rusts, yellows and gold are appropriate.
White flowers mean peace, and red flowers indicate undying love. Both red and white flowers are popular choices.
Tradition
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The traditional choice for sympathy arrangements includes blooming plant/fruit baskets, vases of flowers, basket arrangements or even food baskets. Other options include a dish garden.
Inquire Beforehand
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Before you send flowers, find out if there are religious restrictions of if they family prefers that you make a monetary donation to a fund in lieu of flowers. You can call the funeral home and get this information.
Another Consideration
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Some opt to send the flowers to the home of the bereaved rather than to the funeral home, and this is OK.
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References
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