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Are appropriate for delivery to
the Funeral Home, Church Service
or Cemetery. These beautiful flower
arrangements are displayed in
decorative baskets or containers
and make a lovely presentation.
$45.00 to $199.00
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Are appropriate for delivery to
the Funeral Home, Church Service
or Cemetery. These beautiful flower
arrangements are displayed on a
standing easel and make a spectacular
presentation. $60.00 to $150.00
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Sympathy Plants
Green and Blooming plants
are appropriate for delivery to
the Funeral Home, Church Service
or Family Home. These beautiful
plants are displayed in a decorative
pot or basket. $45.00 to $125.00 |
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Flowers for the Residence
These flower arrangements
are appropriate
for
delivery to the
Residence or
Place of Business
of a friend or family member
who
has lost a loved one. Arranged in
a beautiful vase, container or
decorative basket, these flower
arrangements are a tasteful way to offer your condolences.
$45.00 to $150.00 |
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Casket Sprays
Are appropriate for your
family member
at the Funeral Home.
These beautiful
arrangements
offer the sentiments of losing
a loved one.
$120.00 to $350.00 |
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YB Flowers uses our unique,
exclusive, enclosure cards
to send your personal
expression of sympathy.
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Sympathy Card Message Suggestions
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Please know our loving thoughts embrace you.
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Please accept these flowers and hear the words we are not
able to speak.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Thinking of you in these difficult times.
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May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared,
comfort you now and in the days ahead.
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Our hearts are filled with sorrow.
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We're sharing your sorrow.
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With deepest sympathy.
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In sympathy and Love.
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In loving memory.
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With heartfelt condolences.
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Fondest remembrances.
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You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sympathy Etiquette
How do I know what is appropriate when ordering flowers
for a funeral?
Sympathy tributes vary region to region, so it is best to ask your
florist what he or she recommends. Sometimes a florist will know
what the family has ordered or what other tributes are being sent,
and can create something for you that will be a nice complement
to the other flowers. The florist should also be familiar with
any restrictions the funeral home or cemetery might have. Additionally,
if a family has any special requests, the local florists are usually
notified and can pass that information on to you.
I have seen a lot of different styles of floral arrangements
at funeral services lately. What is best? How do I order a "special" design?
Highly personalized sympathy tributes that depict an aspect of
a person's essence are a growing trend. If the deceased was a
man who loved the outdoors, perhaps a tribute incorporating branches
and natural materials would be ideal. If the deceased was an
avid gardener, a tribute with a collection of garden flowers
may be a perfect choice. Be prepared to give the florist a few
hints about the person you want to memorialize. If you prefer
to send a design that is more a reflection of your style, be
sure to communicate that to the florist. Most flower shops will
have photos of traditional sympathy styles for you to peruse.
Is it okay to send flowers to the family's home? If so, when is it
appropriate to send them?
Absolutely. This is a wonderful way to express your sympathy
and is a common trend. Some people choose to send flowers to
the home immediately while others prefer to wait a week or more.
There are no rules. Flowers can be a very comforting reminder
during the grieving process that friends haven't forgotten.
Is it still appropriate to send flowers if the death notice mentions
a charitable donation?
Yes. Because flowers help say what is often difficult to express,
they are always appropriate and in good taste. Flowers also play
a functional role, adding warmth to the service and providing
the visible emotional support that the family needs during this
time.
Is it acceptable to send roses or flowers in a glass vase to the funeral
home?
From an etiquette standpoint this is perfectly acceptable; however,
some funeral homes have rules about certain types of arrangements.
Your florist will be familiar with what each funeral home allows.
If several of us want to go in together for funeral flowers, how do
we sign our names so the family knows how to thank us?
When groups go in together on flowers, the arrangements can
be very special and make a larger showing. There should be
room on the floral enclosure card for several names, but if
there's not enough space it is best to sign as a group, such
as "The
Girls in Accounting" or "The Smith Family." Include
a contact name and address on the card so the family knows who
to thank.
Where did the tradition of sending funeral flowers come from?
Flowers have always played an important role in burial traditions
because of their soothing qualities. In ancient cultures, floral
and herb essences were used to anoint the bodies of the deceased
and aromatic flowers and greens were displayed.
Is it appropriate to send a plant to the funeral home? If so, will
the funeral home send it to the family after the service?
Yes, it is appropriate to send a green or flowering plant. Some
funeral homes will deliver plants or flowers to the home if specified.
In some cases, the florist may make arrangements to pick up the
plant after the services and deliver it to the family. Otherwise,
the funeral director will simply notify the family members that
they may take the plants with them after the service. Check with
your florist to see what is customary for your area.
If I want to place a tribute in or on the casket, what should I do?
This tradition is usually reserved for family members or special
loved ones. Ask the family before ordering anything for the casket.
Your florist can offer suggestions for other special tributes.
What is appropriate to send for a cremation?
A tastefully designed floral tribute adds beauty to any type
of memorial service. It is common for the family to have an arrangement
designed for display with the urn. Because cremation is quite
common in an increasing number of regions, many florists will
have specific suggestions.
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