If flowers are not wanted
Sometimes the bereaved do not want any flowers and instead request donations to a
charity that was particularly close to the heart of the departed.
Flowers are comfort, hope and confidence
It is important to respect this wish. As a rule,
bank details are supplied for donations.
Remember to note the destination for the donation.
And yet: flowers are not decoration in the case of
bereavement.
There is simply no better way of expressing the longing of a person for
a life after death. There is so much comfort, so much confidence,
so much hope in flowers, and this is so beneficial for the bereaved.
A single flower, as a sign of solidarity
So if you do not want to appear at the service empty handed,
you can always take a single stem such as a rose, a sunflower or a lily.
Take this to the graveyard and lay it on the coffin or by the urn.
Further information about comfort & grief
How to deal with a death as an acquaintance?
How do you express your condolences? Is there a dress code for funerals? And do we bring flowers to the funeral? Find out more here.
Writing a letter of condolence
When writing a letter of condolence, it is extremely important to sound authentic and to write from the heart.
What flowers to offer in case of a bereavement?
What flowers to give to the bereaved or for the funeral? Do they have to be necessarily white? Are there typical funeral flowers? And what about other religions? Find out more here.
If flowers are not wanted
Sometimes the bereaved do not want any flowers and instead request donations to a charity that was particularly close to the heart of the departed.
How do you deal with a death as next of kin?
Which official first steps are urgent? How do you organize a funeral? Church or secular service? And can you choose the cemetery? Here you will find the answers.
How to organize the planting of the grave?
Grave maintenance contract or DIY? What should you think about when doing it yourself? Here you will find answers - and a small list of easy-to-care-for plants.