Sympathy Flowers

Chapter 19

Almost all cultures value flowers during the ceremony of the funeral.

Importance of Sympathy Flowers

93% of bereaved families have purchased flowers for funeral services for a loved one.

85% sent flowers as an expression of sympathy 80% of grief therapists thought receiving flowers

from family and friends is an aide in the grieving process.

Flowers are a comforting topic of discussion Flowers help soften the sorrow, comfort the

living, and honor the life of the deceased.

Trends and Regional Differences

Funeral Flower ChangesEmpty Chair (bleeding hearts, broken wheel)Gates ajar (gates of heaven)

In Lieu of FlowersMake a contribution instead of sending

flowers

Selling Sympathy Flowers

Promotion Consultation Order Form

Flowers for the Casket

Casket spray Floral garland Casket scarf Casket blanket Casket Inset

Easel Designs and Set Pieces

Easel Spray Set pieces

Other Expressions of Sympathy

Baskets Flat sprays Wall spray

Maintaining Ideal Working Relations with Funeral Directors Referrals Survey Results Flowers and Mechanics Delivery of Floral Tributes Identification of Sympathy Tributes and

Enclosure Cards Containers and Water