It is traditional, at a funeral, to have sent a gift of flowers as a token of respect for the deceased and solidarity with the mourners. If you have never been required to do this before, you may be anxious about protocol; luckily, however, it is not a complex process and should be relatively easy for you to manage.
It is customary to have sent the flowers so that they arrive at the funeral home before you. This means that you will need to get down to your local florist and arrange to have the wreath or bouquet couriered through so that it is there on time.
To do this, you will need to know the name and address of the establishment; simply look up WA Truelove and Son in the phone book or online, and give the street name and number to the florist. When it comes to choosing an arrangement, you may find that the shop has a special funeral bouquet that is particularly appropriate.
However, you may also want to make your floral contribution something just a little more personal than this, in which case you should be able to design your own creation. Be warned that this will invariably end up being more expensive.
Include a short card bearing a condolence message in your arrangement – you will need to write it in the shop or dictate it down the phone to the florist – and pay. Your flowers should arrive on time at the funeral parlour in accordance with the established convention.
