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		<title>Funeral Wreaths: A Tribute to Life</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2011 21:47:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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. Of all types of arrangements, funeral wreaths offer the deepest history and symbolism. Funeral [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Plant a Tree in Someone’s Memory for Earth Day</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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. If you know a family that has recently experienced the passing of a loved one, consider [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Comfort the Grieving during the Holidays</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:02:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sympathy Floral Arrangements &#124; How Do You Choose?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2007 14:28:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Study Shows Flowers are Natural Mood Enhancers</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Nov 2007 18:16:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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. The 10-month study observed the link between flowers and life [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Can Sympathy Flowers Be Too Happy For a Funeral Service?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:28:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What to Know About Types of Funeral Arrangements</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2007 14:03:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When purchasing a flower arrangement for a funeral or memorial service, the most important thing is to request something that represents the deceased â€“ 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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Know What Flower Arrangement to Send to a Grieving Loved One</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2007 14:55:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When someone we know has lost a loved one, it is our hope to try to encourage and lift them from the sadness and grief that is sure to engulf them. Many do this by sending a written condolence or calling them to give words of encouragement. For many of us, it is hard to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>When Sending Flowers, Brevity With Words is Okay</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2007 14:37:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sending flowers is one of the best ways to show a loved one that you are thinking of them during a time of loss. Flowers have been scientifically connected to heightened positive emotions. Flowers make us smile, make us remember and make us appreciate life. It is no wonder that so many people take comfort [...]]]></description>
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