and my sons. We see them reguarly at practice daily. My question is if you know that they are not plant or flower people what should i give as a condolence gift? Money, card, book any suggestion would be great. Will be going there in a couple of hours i should have asked sooner.
2007-02-15 07:29:38 · 12 answers · asked by therealskeptic@sbcglobal.net 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Dear Chester 57, i guess i used the wrong word and offneded you. I am glad that you have never had to put someone to rest or had to help or you would have understood the question
2007-02-15 07:44:25 · update #1
I would suggest a card with money in it. That is more appropriate than anything. I feel that flowers are gettin old. My mom has told me to give her flowers while she live b/c once she is dead and gone, she can't smell them. That is a good point and why spend money on flowers instead just give money to the family...I'm sure they can use it for something. I'm sorry to hear about the lost.
2007-02-15 07:35:21 · answer #1 · answered by jetta 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never known of people giving "gifts" at a funeral!
Flowers are given to the dead out of respect for the beauty they brought into our lives when they were alive!
Give nothing! Maybe make them a meal.
2007-02-15 15:34:14 · answer #2 · answered by peggin_beast 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usualy you give a plant or flowers however if they don't like those things then maybe you can give money towards the deceased favorite charity and a card doesn't hurt...hope this helps
2007-02-15 16:35:49 · answer #3 · answered by Jane_Doe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since flowers are not an option, a card expressing your sympathy is the most appropriate action to take. Trust me, when a loved one dies, gifts are not on your mind. Often it takes days for family members to open the cards. It is a nice and simple way to show your concern for them and will be appreciated.
2007-02-15 15:38:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anita 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will have a memorial box at the funeral home for monetary donations...that will help the family out more than flowers anyways!!!!
2007-02-15 15:33:25 · answer #5 · answered by Soon2BMrsCarlson 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of times the family will just ask that you make a donation to a charity like the heart association if the person had heart disease or cancer research if they had cancer.
2007-02-15 15:34:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've seen where people will donate to a charity of the person that died.(Cancer, Diabetes etc)Call the funeral home,I'll bet they can advise you.
2007-02-15 15:40:18 · answer #7 · answered by La Cicada 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would do a simple card if anything at all - the fact that you are going shows that you are sympathetic and care about them.
2007-02-15 15:32:54 · answer #8 · answered by jessica 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
maybe just a card to show you care. also turn up to teh service and offer sympathy etc. maybe invite them round to dinner
2007-02-15 15:40:06 · answer #9 · answered by mouse 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When someone in my family died, people always brought food over to the house. We always bring food to people's houses when someone dies as well.
2007-02-15 15:35:59 · answer #10 · answered by wileycoyote_the_supergenius 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋