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How to Comfort the Grieving during the Holidays

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

Gift BasketAs you consider giving gifts to friends and family this holiday season, also remember those who may be grieving the loss of a loved one. For those who have lost someone during this time of year, it is a particularly difficult season to bear. Giving a gift to a grieving friend or neighbor can go a long way toward healing.

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Sympathy Floral Arrangements | How Do You Choose?

Friday, November 30th, 2007

Many wonder if there is a wrong type of floral arrangement to send to a family or friend who is grieving over the death of someone they loved. The answer is not really, so long as the arrangement is thoughtful. There are a variety of traditional, generally considered appropriate arrangements you can send as sympathy flowers. Many times fan-shaped designs, baskets or easel spray designs are sent during these times.

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Study Shows Flowers are Natural Mood Enhancers

Thursday, November 29th, 2007

Flowers really do make us feel better. That is according to research conducted at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. The sight of flowers, concludes the study, triggers a happy emotional response in people, increasing the feeling of satisfaction and positively influences our behavior.

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Can Sympathy Flowers Be Too Happy For a Funeral Service?

Monday, November 26th, 2007

Many of us want to do whatever it takes to make someone happy during a time of loss. The awkwardness of the time and the difficulty in finding the right words to say make it easy to find other ways to spread merriment. Many worry that the flowers they have sent for a funeral service or memorial are too bright or too garish for the circumstances. However, experts say this is not something we should worry about.

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What to Know About Types of Funeral Arrangements

Monday, November 5th, 2007

When purchasing a flower arrangement for a funeral or memorial service, the most important thing is to request something that represents the deceased – something that captures their love of color, their favorite time of year or favorite flower. There are many types of arrangements you can purchase or have sent. Below is a brief summary of what types of arrangements you may request from your florist or terms you may hear them use. (more…)

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