My friends uncle just passed and i'd really like to send her family flowers...what are appropriate ones to send? And how many?
2006-08-25 09:52:55 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Peace Lilies.
When my great grandmother passed away, we had 3 or 4 peace lilies given in memorial. We divided each one up (they can regenerate to make larger plants) and each family member took a part. Now, even though it's been 8 years, we each still have a peace lily from that day--my grandmother remembers her mom, and my mother can remember her grandmother each time they water their plant.
It's a nice plant regardless, but it serves as a beautiful symbol of how we still remain a part of everyone, even after we pass.
2006-08-25 09:58:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Since you are not family, my suggestion would be to send a sliced honey ham. But if you really want to send flowers I would give the florist $50.00 for a sympathetic seasonal arrangement and tip them a fiver and thank them for their artistic efforts. I swear, everytime I do that, I get the best flower arrangements and top quality efforts.
2006-08-25 09:57:44 · answer #2 · answered by raiderking69 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Flowers should be for the living. So, I would send a donation to a charity in the uncle's name. Did he die of cancer-heart disease-etc.,? Send to that charity.
Send the family a card with a note on it saying you are sending to a charity in his name. The charity will also send them a notice to acknowledge the donation. Your money will be much better spent.
2006-08-25 10:04:51 · answer #3 · answered by Shossi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your best bet might be a breakfast basket (wicker basket filled with muffins, bagels, donuts, assorted pastries etc etc) because that is something a little bit different than usual. The suggestions on the peace lily plant are excellent too...but be careful, the big one can get REALLY big when taken care of properly.
Go to your local florist for help and guidance, they will be glad to help you out!
2006-08-25 15:11:14 · answer #4 · answered by PrincipessaLHO 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a florist shop and ask them to help you with an appropriate selection. They will show you photos of different choices. You'll find exactly the right thing for your friend and her family.
2006-08-25 10:00:06 · answer #5 · answered by clarity 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When my husband's father died we got a woodworking book and donated it in his name to the local library. When my father died, we went more toward artificial flowers that stayed in the casket with him. They were beautiful because we used an irish theme for one of them and then roses (1 blue, 3 pink and 1 red representing his son, three daughters and his wife).
2006-08-25 13:28:42 · answer #6 · answered by Patches6 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i imagine the given the area and shortage of tangible relationship with your aunt that "being there" for her must be puzzling. i imagine it must be attractive and nicely-received in case you ought to deliver her a word with some memory you've of her husband...each and anytime i imagine of Uncle Jimmy, I continually keep in concepts the Christmas he dressed up like Santa for each and each of the youngsters. He extremely changed into an excellent guy. i'm happy I were given to share that aspect with him. ....or something to that outcome. that's heartfelt and certain and could provide her a delightful memory in the midst of her loss.
2016-11-27 21:16:30 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have always sent house plants to funerals.It's something the family can keep.Fresh flowers just die.
2006-08-25 09:55:58 · answer #8 · answered by j_911_rhoads 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
chrysanthemums they have such a nice smell and pretty colors. Its also the time of year for mums. Send them in a tall vase or planter.
2006-08-25 10:00:24 · answer #9 · answered by Sad Mom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out http://www.ftd.com/yssp/catalog/category.epl?index_id=occasion_sympathy&external=1153 to order peace lilies.
2006-08-25 09:54:47 · answer #10 · answered by Crescent 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋