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Sometimes it’s hard to know just what to do.  There’s one thing we know for sure and that is, flowers are always appropriate.

Here are some guidelines, tips and basic etiquette when it comes to sending flowers:

For A Funeral Or Wake

Proper etiquette for a funeral or wake is to send flowers or plants to the funeral home or church prior to the first visitation hours. If you are late in ordering it is ok to have them delivered after the
first viewing is over and prior to the second. If you have not sent flowers in time for them to arrive prior to the last visitation you may want to consider having them sent to the family’s home. Some
people insist on having last minute flowers delivered to the funeral home, church or graveside. This is not considered proper etiquette as it is disruptive and inconsiderate to have flower deliveries arriving during a service. If you have missed the time to send the flowers to the visitation or service, it is very proper etiquette to have them sent to the deceased’s family. In fact, it is considered appropriate etiquette to send them up to a month after the funeral service.

If a death notice mentions a charitable donation it is still acceptable to send flowers. Flowers help express what is often difficult to say. They are always appropriate and in good taste.
Flowers also play a role at a service adding warmth and visible emotional support for the deceased’s family.

Casket sprays and other tributes used in or on the casket are usually ordered by the deceased’s immediate family. Other arrangements that can be sent to a visitation or service are standing sprays, wreaths, floral crosses, sympathy baskets and fireside baskets as well as spathiphylliums (or peace lilies) and dish gardens which are usually adorned with fresh cut flowers.