There are many times and occasions in our lives where the gift of flowers can say it all. They can tell someone they love them, that they are thinking of them and even a well done. But there is nothing more poignant and moving than receiving flowers at a time of loss and sadness. Especially the case of a funeral. Flowers are the one thing that can be a consistent feature at funerals. It is an easy way to show someone you are thinking of them and that you care. There is no right or wrong way to do it either. But here are a few things to consider when sending funeral cards and what to write in that condolence card.
At Make Their Day Florists we offer a full funeral service to our customers by skilled florists in our florist shop in Charlton Kings, Cheltenham.
From sympathy flowers before the funeral, service flowers, like pedestal or pew ends for a church, through to wake flowers.
We have a wide range of funeral tributes like casket sprays, both double and single-ended, wreaths, hearts, posies, crosses, cushions, pillows and sheaves.
Make them personal
We can often associate funerals with black and darkness, just because of the sheer nature of it. But that doesn’t mean to say that the flowers you choose to give someone at a time of loss need to share the same sentiment, in fact, the total opposite. Make it personal. Choose their favourite flowers, add their favourite colours, and don’t be afraid to be bold. Flowers have the power to put a smile on someone’s face and making them personal to that person, or in memory of someone that has been lost can just make them extra special.
What should you write on the condolence card?
What to write in a condolence card is something that is personal to you. Of course, you can consider the generic terms of the following:
“I am so sorry for your loss”
“We are thinking of you”
“If you need anything at all, please just ask”
Those comments show you are thinking of them, that you care, and you are also available if they need you. But there might be other things that you want to add. Perhaps share a memory that will make them smile, or maybe you just want them to know that you are there to listen. Listening and just being there are two of the biggest gifts you can give someone in their time of need. Especially around loss. They may want to talk about that person and share their feelings. Knowing that you are there to do that will make such a difference.
Is there anything you should avoid?
There are things that you might want to avoid when it comes to funeral flowers and comments in condolence cards. You won’t want to be inappropriate in terms of the things that you might say, and you might want to avoid certain flowers like lilies. They are often traditionally associated with funerals but some see them in a negative way for the occasion. However, each to their own. As we go back to the first point of making it personal.
Funerals are always going to be sad occasions, but they should also be viewed as a celebration of life in some ways. It is easier said than done, bit flowers can often be a great comfort in a time of need.
