We are attending a viewing on Thursday and the funeral on Saturday. When would it be more appropriate to send flowers? Since the viewing is two days away, will the flower arrangement wilt before the funeral?
2007-03-28 16:06:33 · 12 answers · asked by daruno 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I've been told the number of flowers sent will be an indication of the turnout on the funeral. Send them early for the viewing or as they say here down south, the wake.
The flowers will be on display for the viewing/wake and the funeral as well.
A lot of flowers sent are potted plants of some type are not cut flowers. The family may order sprays for the funeral which would arrive the day before possibly.
2007-03-28 16:44:24 · answer #1 · answered by rann_georgia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have the flowers delivered to the Funeral Home on Thursday before the viewing begins.
2007-03-28 16:12:56 · answer #2 · answered by Tonya W 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Flowers should be sent to the viewing. The flowers will be fine by the funeral. We had flowers from my grandfather's funeral around for a long time afterwards. In fact, we still have some plants from there *he passed in october*
2007-03-28 16:44:58 · answer #3 · answered by ♥Brown Eyed Girl ♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never been to a viewing so the sending flower's to the funeral will be fine. When my grandparents died. At each funeral (there was no viewing) people would send flower's to the funeral.
2007-03-28 16:38:15 · answer #4 · answered by jrealitytv 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Send them to the viewing. On the day of the funeral, the family most likely won't even see them. When my mom died, they only took a few of the arrangements to the burial and the rest we elected to have them sent to area nursing homes. We did see the ones at the viewing, though.
2007-03-28 16:16:23 · answer #5 · answered by First Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may depend on the religious faith/church conducting the burial ceremony for the late. Some prefer flowers during the viewing while others prefer at the funeral. Since the funeral is close, just trust your instincts to guide you.
2007-03-28 17:43:50 · answer #6 · answered by ari-pup 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Typically sent to the funeral home for viewing unless the family requests donations sent to an org. in lieu of flowers.
2007-03-29 03:44:46 · answer #7 · answered by Pacifica 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's better to send the flowers in time for the funeral itself so the arrangement is fresh when it is taken to the graveside or given to family members to take home.
2007-03-28 16:42:31 · answer #8 · answered by higherlovetx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No the flowers will not wilt. The florist knows how to keep them fresh. Let them know it is a 3-day service when you order. Send them asap.
2007-03-29 02:51:08 · answer #9 · answered by Sweetserenity 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would send the flowers to the viewing. They should last. If you have further concern about this, consult with the florist.
2007-03-28 16:19:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋