In times of bereavement, funeral arrangements not only honor the deceased but remind the grieving to celebrate life. They are also symbolic: The color, shape and types of flowers used can all convey a personal and meaningful message about the deceased.
Families often plant trees to honor a loved one’s life or to recognize their passing. With Earth Day soon upon us, consider planting your own tree in memory of those departed and as a way to help the environment.
As 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.
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.
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.
