subject: Sending Sympathy Arrangements To A Funeral [print this page] Sending a bouquet of fresh flowers, or a sympathy arrangement, to a funeral is a customary way to offer condolences to surviving family members and to honor the deceased. A sympathy arrangement can be purchased at your local flower shop and sent to the funeral home where the services are to be held. If you prefer, you can have the arrangement customized to reflect the unique personality and interests of the deceased. Floral arrangements can also help to lift the spirits of those in mourning, symbolizing life and hope at a somber time.
Sympathy arrangements are available in a variety of different shapes and sizes and can be made with many different types of flowers to create the perfect bouquet to fit the occasion and reflect the personality of the deceased. The following are the most common types of sympathy arrangements:
1. Standing sympathy arrangements or sprays: The flowers are usually mounted on a standing easel and placed at a prominent place during the viewing and/or funeral service. You can select a wreath, a spray of flowers, or a symbolic shape, such as a cross, to honor the deceased.
2. Sympathy vase or funeral bouquet: This type of arrangement consists of a bouquet of fresh flowers delivered with a decorative vase of your choosing. The flowers can then be placed in the vase with water or floral foam to ensure they last for days.
3. Sympathy plants: Some people do not like the idea of sending flowers, which will only wilt after a few days. A sympathy plant can serve as a long-lasting gift of consolation to the grieving family.
4. Sympathy baskets: Baskets full of fresh fruits, chocolates or other items are often sent in lieu of flowers to help comfort the family during their difficult time. Sympathy baskets can be delivered to the home to be shared by family and friends during their loved one's wake.
5. Casket sprays: These are floral arrangements that can be mounted on the casket of the deceased. Traditionally, the family members choose the flowers that will adorn the casket. Therefore, it is wise to ask the family before ordering a casket spray.
The death of a loved one is a painful time for family and friends, but sympathy arrangements can comfort them during their time of grief. Flowers are a great way of honoring the memory of the deceased and celebrating their life and legacy.
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