Sympathy Card
It is polite and appreciated to send a sympathy card with your carefully chosen flowers. Many people struggle to write a sympathy card, because at such a time of pain and despair, words tend to fall short of providing comfort. A good florist should be able to help you. They will be able to add a card with a printed message such as "With Deepest Sympathy" where the sender would only need to sign it. A sincere message written from the heart is usually more appreciated. The bereaved will feel your heartfelt care, love and support, knowing that they are not entirely alone in their sorrow.
Be sure to add a contact name and number should the family want to thank you for your condolences.
Where to send your sympathy flowers
The sender should provide the following information to ensure correct and timeous delivery. The recipient's full name and physical street address whether this is to the family members or a funeral home. The time of the funeral is essential as well as a contact telephone number.
The customs and etiquette of each country differ and you need to confirm details with your florist. For example in the United Kingdom and Italy flowers are only delivered to the funeral homes. In Italy, if the funeral arrangements are sent to the family's home it is considered as an insult as you are inviting death into their home.
Flowers are used generally to adorn the coffin itself and in cases where there are too many flowers, they are transported in the vehicles that follow in the hearse. Make sure your flowers are delivered before the funeral commence.
During this emotional and sensitive time please confirm the local custom. Alternatively a mixed arrangement of fresh flowers is always appreciated.
It is polite and appreciated to send a sympathy card with your carefully chosen flowers. Many people struggle to write a sympathy card, because at such a time of pain and despair, words tend to fall short of providing comfort. A good florist should be able to help you. They will be able to add a card with a printed message such as "With Deepest Sympathy" where the sender would only need to sign it. A sincere message written from the heart is usually more appreciated. The bereaved will feel your heartfelt care, love and support, knowing that they are not entirely alone in their sorrow.
Be sure to add a contact name and number should the family want to thank you for your condolences.
Where to send your sympathy flowers
The sender should provide the following information to ensure correct and timeous delivery. The recipient's full name and physical street address whether this is to the family members or a funeral home. The time of the funeral is essential as well as a contact telephone number.
The customs and etiquette of each country differ and you need to confirm details with your florist. For example in the United Kingdom and Italy flowers are only delivered to the funeral homes. In Italy, if the funeral arrangements are sent to the family's home it is considered as an insult as you are inviting death into their home.
Flowers are used generally to adorn the coffin itself and in cases where there are too many flowers, they are transported in the vehicles that follow in the hearse. Make sure your flowers are delivered before the funeral commence.
During this emotional and sensitive time please confirm the local custom. Alternatively a mixed arrangement of fresh flowers is always appreciated.