Some really nice suggestions please, it's for a dear old lady.
Maybe a little poem or something.
2006-11-06 23:05:27 · 24 answers · asked by Helen 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
get her favorite colors of flowers, and have them put into a saddle flat, they call them, and write to her as if she was over your shoulder and say I will miss you, thank you for all the wonderful times, etc...
I just buried my Mum not 2 months ago....I had wondered the same too.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
2006-11-06 23:09:28 · answer #1 · answered by Diadem 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Small tea roses in whatever color the lady liked. White, pink or pale lemon are nice colors to chose with maybe some smaller flowers like Lily of the valley or gypsophilia depending on what's available. I think small arrangements are nicer and more fitting than huge floral tributes. The card should state your feelings and is really a personal expression.. so just write what you feel about her passing or what she meant to you!
2006-11-07 09:14:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
White lillies are traditional but maybe try come flowers with colour and a nice scent (roses& freesias).
As for the card, write down what she meant to you, a message from the heart is always better than someone elses words.
Sorry for your loss.
2006-11-07 07:11:07 · answer #3 · answered by Nedster 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
best flowers are lillies, roses, or carnations (or a combination of all 3)
in the card it depends how well you know the person. try not to get a card with a poem in it because they are very depressing because they carry on a bit about death.
my grandfather died a year ago. this is the sort of thing i dealt with. hope it helps
2006-11-07 07:12:59 · answer #4 · answered by mandy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most florists have special arrangements for funerals. Just right your name on the card, no one really takes the time to read the cards at a funeral anyway. The flowers to right from the parlor to the grave site.
2006-11-07 07:08:53 · answer #5 · answered by BAnne 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
White lillies.
Rest in Peace Dearest Lady
2006-11-07 07:13:49 · answer #6 · answered by London Girl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to hear of your loss.
As for the flowers, think they say lillies are meant to be for funerals.
Writing on the card, what about something along the lines of, "Gone but not forgotten, always in my thoughts"
Short and straight to the point I'm afraid - that's me!
xx
2006-11-07 07:20:34 · answer #7 · answered by angela g 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best flowers for a funeral is a potted plant.
That way, some one grieving can take it home and nuture it and have it as a rememberance of the "event"...
This way, its a 'tangible' item and they have something to hold and keep the memory alive...
Because all other flowers are tossed on the grave, and left to rot...
I wish you well..
Jesse
2006-11-07 07:09:47 · answer #8 · answered by x 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For the flowers, a nice mixed bunch of chrysanthemums or maybe lillies.
For the poem/verse;
For the precious time we had together,
I'll remember you always,
and forget you never.
2006-11-07 09:50:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
lillies or a white roses are always nice.....or you could also use her favorite flower as a special way of saying good bye......as for a card, put sorry for your loss and give words of encouragement so that they(the family) can through the tough days
2006-11-07 07:24:16 · answer #10 · answered by Michelle B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋