Helpful Resources for Sympathy & Remembrance
Information to help make a difficult time a little easier, courtesy of 1-800-Flowers.com
Sympathy Etiquette
in Different Religions
Heartfelt Connections
Exclusive tips on expressing your condolences
from inspirational artist Sandra Magsamen
When someone we care about passes away,a huge emptiness fills out heart and our lives. Butsomething precious still remains: our memories.
Express Your
Sympathy in Words
Customer Testimonials
for Sympathy
"A while back, a
friend’s mother passed
away, and I sent her an
orchids to extend my
sympathies. I was
unprepared for what
happened next."
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"When someone you
love expereinces a long
illness, you imagine
that when the time
comes you’ll be
prepared...but you
never are. My mother
was an avid gardener
and she loved flowers."
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Loss of a Pet
The loss of a cherished pet is a heartbreaking
experience. For many, the grief felt is
no different from the grief caused by the
loss of a human family member.
Everything You Need to Know
About Funeral Flowers
& Sympathy Gifts
- Can I have an order delivered
by a certain time?
Dedicated customer service agents at
1-800-Flowers.com prioritize each
sympathy order to ensure on-time delivery.
Continue reading > - What should I write in a
condolence letter?
A condolence letter is a personal expression
of sympathy and support to one or more
members of the grieving family.
Continue reading > - What type of arrangements
are appropriate for a funeral?
Here’s a basic guide to which types
of arrangements are appropriate for a
funeral, depending on your relationship
to the deceased and the family.
Continue reading > - Can I have a custom
arrangement made?
Our expert designers can help you create
a personalized floral tribute that will provide
comfort as well as honor the memory
of a cherished loved one.
Continue reading > - Is it appropriate to send flowers
to a cemetery?
Unfortunately, most cemeteries are not able to
receive and distribute floral arrangements.
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How to Create a Memory Garden
Creating a memory garden can help you feel
closer to someone you’ve lost and can create a
tribute that will help others to heal.