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Funeral DIY: Make Your Own Sympathy Basket<\/p><\/div>\n

When a loved one passes away, one custom is to send the family a floral arrangement or a gift basket as a gesture of sympathy. Funeral flowers are convenient because they make a simple statement and can be sent directly to the funeral home. Sympathy baskets are ideal when you want to send a more practical gift but also want to stick to the tradition.<\/span><\/p>\n

Although you can order sympathy and bereavement baskets online (from most florists or gift companies), you can also take a more DIY approach. A gift basket made with your own hands has the benefit of being more personal, more affordable, and, if you are struggling with your grief, may even provide a therapeutic benefit. <\/span><\/p>\n

Traditional Sympathy Basket Gifts<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

What goes into a sympathy basket is entirely up to you. To avoid going overboard, or if you are  struggling to come up with ideas, we suggest starting by choosing a basket theme. This will allow you to focus on creating a unified basket that is also practical for a family in mourning.<\/span><\/p>\n