2007-02-05 16:03:56 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Generally white or any near white shade, to signify grief. preferably the flowers must be less scented also to convey the feeling of sorrow
2007-02-05 16:11:55 · answer #1 · answered by balaji s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Flowers are beautiful - there is no question of that. However, after a few days they die (which is the cycle of life) but somehow it seems to be so depressing to me (even when I am happy and haven't lost someone).
When someone has a loss such as this, I always like to send a living flower. You could also send a tree if you can afford it. A living flower is something that the loved one can keep as a memento of life, to remember your wish of comfort to them and is a reminder that the world is full of beautiful things that are still here to bring joy to life.
My favorite living flowers are Peace Lillies, they signify peace, which is what you wish for the person who passed and the loved ones they left behind. And Peace Lillies have beautiful, delicate white flowers and they are almost impossible to kill. The plant will thrive in sun to complete shade.
Another possibility is a Gardenia. The Gardenias flowers are delicately ruffled and their smell is sweet and kind of lemony. The are very hardy and can be planted outside to comeback year after year, or potted in a container garden inside.
Whatever flower, plant or gift you choose will be appreciated for the thoughtfulness it is sent with. People who have lost a loved one are truly blessed when they know that they have warm hearts around them in their time of need, so whatever you send will be "just right".
I hope your friend will be comforted in their time of great sorrow.
2007-02-05 17:05:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion you should send some lovely cut flowers. Anything will be well received. I prefer not to send living flowers mostly because I hate receiving them. After I've experienced losses I get bombarded with living plants and then I have to find something to do with them. I don't have the space in my house for them, but I don't want to offend anyone by not keeping them. It's always such a moral dilemma at a time when I really don't need it. I still have a HUGE peace lily that takes up a large part of my living room that I really don't want...but I feel guilty parting with it. I wish my friends had just sent flowers.
2007-02-05 19:59:26 · answer #3 · answered by Some Guy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds kind of impersonal, but I would say money. It would be the most practical. Do you know how much a funeral cost, let alone the headstone! Also this person and their family members are missing out on some work so they are going to be hard up for cash. If you do not want to give money, the next best thing would be food. Who feels like cooking when they are mourning the loss of a loved one?
2007-02-05 16:16:24 · answer #4 · answered by 2hot2handle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Donation to a Charity and meals they can heat up and eat. Most people don't feel like cooking when they are in that state. You could also offer to run some errons for them.
2007-02-05 21:28:17 · answer #5 · answered by myview 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Purple roses. The florist I dealt with said those impart sorrow or regards.
2007-02-05 17:38:54 · answer #6 · answered by Charnal_Void 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
before my son passed he asked that instead of flowers people would make donations to his fav charities in memory of him
2007-02-05 18:30:15 · answer #7 · answered by sindi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
every flower but rose is the simbol of love.
2007-02-05 20:25:04 · answer #8 · answered by bluerosetq 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
white roses
2007-02-05 16:10:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋