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With Deepest Sympathy Flowers

Throughout the world, sympathy flowers have played an important role in funeral customs because of their fragrant beauty and comforting qualities. What’s more, they serve as a herald of hope reminding us of the spirit of life. In ancient times, tradition called for loved ones to use flowers and herbs to anoint the bodies of the deceased, while aromatic flowers and plants were used to decorate the burial site. Today, flowers remain one of the most beautiful ways to express our condolences when words fail us. During times of sorrow, sympathy flowers are messengers of hope when it’s needed most. Need help getting started? Shop our Sympathy Collection by location, color or price. Or read on for more helpful information.

I just heard the news… Is it too late to send flowers?

No matter when you hear the sad news, sending flowers is always appropriate. You can choose to send a flower arrangement to the service or home of the surviving family members.

What if I don't know what to send to a funeral that is out-of-town?

There are many types of services, from traditional funerals to memorial services. It is appropriate to buy and send a flower arrangement to any of these services. If you are sending flowers to a service that is out-of-town, ask Beaverton Florists and we will make sure that the florist who delivers the order will fill it "according to local customs." Then they will send the style of design that is best suited for the service.

 We collected money among the people in our office to send flowers. How do we sign the card?

You can sign it with the name of the business or group or use the individual names on the card. Try to keep the name list as concise as possible. You might want to get a larger greeting card and have everyone sign it as you collect the contributions. Then bring the card into the flower shop and they can attach it to the design you are sending.

Are there certain types of sympathy flowers that are not appropriate for sending to a funeral?

Every flower when tastefully arranged is appropriate for expressing sympathy. That being said, for designs that are going to a memorial or funeral service, larger flowers are usually used to create dramatic tributes. These might include gladioli, snapdragons, lilies, standard chrysanthemums, carnations and roses. Small-scale flowers in mid- to small-size designs are used for sending to the home. These may include carnations, roses, spray roses, Alstromeria, lilies, daisies, liatris, delphinium and stock. You may also want to browse Flower Meanings and Colors to impart special symbolism or intention to your gift. For specific ideas on what to send, read our suggestions for the service, home and casket below, which include some of our most popular sympathy flowers.

The obituary says "In lieu of flowers," but I still would like to send flowers – is this appropriate?

Yes, flowers are also appropriate in these situations. Many people choose to send a token of remembrance to the service or family home as well as a donation to the charity indicated.

I am not certain where the service is being held. Can Beaverton Florists help me?

If you have the name of the deceased and the funeral home, most florists have the obituaries on hand to check them. You can trust us to get the sympathy flowers to the funeral on time. We also have great online resources for finding service times.

I am not sure how to sign the card. What should I say?

Our enclosure cards are customized to your needs and we can help with suggestions. Messages like "Deepest sympathy" or "With love and sympathy" and many more are available. You should use your first and last name to avoid confusion for the family. If there are a group of names, you should spell each one for the person taking the order to make sure he or she has the correct information.

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