Guide to Sympathy Flowers: Symbolic Meanings of Traditional Funeral Flowers

When dealing with the loss of someone close, it may be confusing and overwhelming to figure out the best way to express your sympathy. Here are Ron & Alicia Robinson… Read More about Guide to Sympathy Flowers: Symbolic Meanings of Traditional Funeral Flowers »

The Etiquette of Styling the Funeral Casket

Often after a loved one has passed away, there can be some confusion as to what florals are appropriate to send. Well-meaning friends and acquaintances may want to help the family by purchasing larger pieces, but there are definite etiquettes involved in purchasing memorial pieces for the funeral elements, such as the funeral casket. It is considered the responsibility of the closest relatives of the deceased to choose the casket spray that will sit atop the coffin during the funeral service. The additional adornments - such as the casket pillow, a flower for the lapel, a handheld bouquet, or a memorial wreath to be placed on the casket - are also a choice reserved for close family members. As a general rule, anything that touches the casket is reserved for immediate family. This is both sentimental, and also ensures that the flowers inside and atop the casket are matching in color and design. Read More about The Etiquette of Styling the Funeral Casket »

Appropriate Expressions of Sympathy

With the loss of a friends or relative, it can often be difficult to know exactly what to do or say. We find ourselves stumbling over words, wondering if a certain gift is appropriate, or dealing with our… Read More about Appropriate Expressions of Sympathy »