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Planting Flowers at a Grave

Thursday, April 18th, 2013

Planting Flowers at a GraveThese days, most cemeteries have strict regulations regarding what types of flowers you can put on a grave and how long they can remain before being removed. This is done not to inconvenience families, but to ensure that the grounds remain beautiful for all the visitors stopping by.

Although it is much more common to find artificial flowers and wreaths at a gravesite than it is too see an actual flowering plant in the ground, some cemeteries do hold on to the older traditions that allow you to plant. If you’re fortunate enough to have a loved one buried in this type of cemetery, here are a few tips for planting the right kinds of flowers to ensure year-round beauty.

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Green Funeral Options: Funeral Plants

Tuesday, February 26th, 2013

Green Funeral Options: Funeral PlantsFuneral flowers are one of those things that almost everyone associates with the traditional funeral setting. From huge commemorative wreaths to the casket flowers that add a touch of color and brightness to a memorial service, many people find that sending sympathy flowers is a great way to show your love and help support the bereaving family.

However, with green funerals on the rise, it might not feel right to spend money on a display that will only last for a few days. While some families preserve funeral flowers or turn the blooms into potpourri, others end up throwing the decaying flowers out. That’s why alternative funeral flower options like funeral plants exist.

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Should You Buy Artificial Funeral Flowers?

Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012

Should You Buy Artificial Funeral Flowers?Funeral flowers (also known as sympathy flowers) are a common way to show your love and support for the recently deceased. Whether you order a large casket spray for display during a memorial service or a handful of rose petals to shower down on the casket as it is lowered into the ground, flowers are one of the most popular traditions in the funeral industry.

When most of us talk about funeral flowers, however, we mean fresh flowers—an arrangement ordered through a florist in the days preceding the funeral, and for use during the memorial service. Like all fresh flower arrangements, these only last a few days before beginning to wilt. And while there are some great flower preservation options if you want to keep a bouquet or arrangement on display, you also have additional options to look beyond fresh flowers to artificial arrangements.

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Funeral Planning: “In Lieu of Flowers” Gift Ideas

Thursday, August 2nd, 2012

Funeral Planning: “In Lieu of Flowers” Gift IdeasSending funeral flowers to the funeral home or memorial service of a loved one is a great way to show your support. Long held as the standard in traditional funeral planning, flowers add a touch of elegance to the ceremony and also serve as a lasting reminder of much the deceased meant.

These days, however, more and more people are concerned about the greenhouse effects of funeral flowers—not to mention what to do with the overflow of arrangements once the funeral is over. Whether you’re planning a green funeral and want some great alternatives, or if you want to scale back on funeral costs to opt for a simpler, more streamlined affair, here are a few gift ideas if you want to go “in lieu of flowers.”

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How to Plan a Funeral in a Hurry

Monday, June 18th, 2012

How to Plan a Funeral in a HurryMost funerals have to be planned within a time frame of 3 to 7 days. Due to health regulations and the costs associated with storing the body over an extended amount of time, there tends to be a fairly small window of opportunity when it comes to making funeral plans and bringing together large amounts of family and friends for a memorial service.

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How to Pay for a Funeral

Friday, June 15th, 2012

How to Pay for a FuneralAlthough rates of advance funeral planning are on the rise, the majority of people aren’t financially prepared to pay for a funeral. With a price tag of anywhere from a few thousand to up to $10,000, it’s not easy to come up with the money necessary to make the final arrangements—especially if you’re forced to wait weeks or even months for a life insurance policy to pay out.

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Funeral Flowers on a Budget

Wednesday, March 21st, 2012

Funeral Flowers on a BudgetSympathy flowers are a common part of funeral plans. From elaborate sprays that are used to decorate the memorial service to smaller bouquets that are placed on the casket as it is lowered into the ground, flowers have long held a place in funerals and in our hearts.

However, in today’s economy, spending several hundred (or even thousands of) dollars on funeral flowers might not be a possibility. That doesn’t mean you have to skimp on this important part of the funeral process—it just means you may have to spend a little more time searching for the perfect sympathy flower provider or come up with some budget-friendly alternatives.

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Preserving Funeral Flowers

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011

Preserving Funeral FlowersOne of the most traditional and time-honored funeral customs is to send sympathy flowers to the newly bereaved. Whether these are sent to the funeral home for display during a memorial service or delivered right to the deceased’s home as a way to show your support, funeral flowers have long been associated with comfort and bereavement.

Many of the sprays sent during this time have particular sentimental value. Perhaps they were the favorite flowers of the deceased, were sent by an important relative, or carry other personal meaning. They can also be elaborate and expensive, and therefore worth preserving. All of these contribute to a growing trend in the funeral planning community to save funeral flowers so that they can be displayed or placed in safekeeping.

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Choosing a Funeral Florist

Thursday, March 3rd, 2011

Choosing a Funeral FloristOne big component of traditional funeral planning is finding a reputable florist that can provide all the funeral flowers for the memorial service and burial. Flowers add an elegant touch to almost any funeral, providing a way to incorporate color, meaning, and memories to the proceedings. Finding a florist prepared to meet all your needs while still honoring your family during this difficult time is important in keeping things running smoothly.

Although many people are opting out of traditional flower arrangements in favor of green funerals and as a way to put more money into a favorite charity or even the funeral itself, flowers remain an integral part of the mourning process for many families. If you’re in the market for funeral flowers, you may want to consider a few key tips.

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Loved to Death

Wednesday, February 9th, 2011

Loved to Death

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