Helpful Resources for Sympathy & Remembrance

Sympathy Etiquette
in Different Religions

• Funeral Customs by Religion

  

• What is "Sitting Shiva"
  (Jewish Mourning)?

  

• Cremation Facts

  

Everything You Need to Know
About Funeral Flowers
& Sympathy Gifts

1. Can I have an order delivered
   by a certain time?
   Dedicated customer service agents at
   1-800-Flowers.com prioritize each
   sympathy order to ensure on-time delivery.
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2. What should I write in a
   condolence letter?
   A condolence letter is a personal expression
   of sympathy and support to one or more
   members of the grieving family.
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What should I write in a condolence letter?

A condolence letter is a personal expression of sympathy and support to one or more members of the grieving family. If you have a cherished memory of the deceased, it is appropriate to share that memory in your letter. Otherwise, general kind words and sentiments are appropriate.
3. What type of arrangements
   are appropriate for a funeral?
   Here's a basic guide to which types
   of arrangements are appropriate for a
   funeral, depending on your relationship
   to the deceased and the family.
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4. Can I have a custom
   arrangement made?
   Our expert designers can help you create
   a personalized floral tribute that will provide
   comfort as well as honor the memory
   of a cherished loved one.
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5. Is it appropriate to send flowers
   to a cemetery?
   Unfortunately, most cemeteries are not able to
   receive and distribute floral arrangements.
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questions and answers

About Funeral
Flowers & Etiquette

• Family Expressions: What to Send

• What's Appropriate to Send
  to Friends, Family & Co-Workers

• Unique & Custom Sympathy
  Flower Arrangements

• View Custom Arrangements
  Photo Gallery

Express Your
Sympathy in Words

• What to Write in a Sympathy Card

• How to Write a Eulogy

Coping & Grief

• Grief at the Holidays

• Grief in the Workplace

• What to Say to Someone
  Who Is Grieving

• How to Support a Woman
  After Miscarriage or Stillbirth

Loss of a Pet

The loss of a cherished pet is a heartbreaking
experience. For many, the grief felt is
no different from the grief caused by the
loss of a human family member.

How to Create a Memory Garden

Creating a memory garden can help you feel
closer to someone you’ve lost and can create a
tribute that will help others to heal.

Heartfelt Connections

Exclusive tips on expressing your condolences
from inspirational artist Sandra Magsamen

When someone we care about passes away, a huge emptiness fills out heart and our lives. But something precious still remains: our memories.