When a friend loses someone dear, it is sometimes difficult to extend comfort. We often are unsure of what to do to show that we care and sympathize. Here are some easy, heartfelt ways you can help a person who has suffered a loss.
If a friend is planning a funeral, offer to help with some of the details. You can assist in calling and notifying people of the loved one's death. This can be a huge emotional burden for your friend, and while they might want to contact close friends and immediate family personally, there are always many others who need to be informed of the death. After the funeral is over, there probably will be thank you notes to write to people who sent flowers or brought food. You can help by addressing, stamping and mailing these cards to lessen the burden.
In addition, consider helping out with day to day chores. Cancel upcoming appointments for your friend or call their child's school and explain upcoming absences. Offer to watch children or care for pets while your friend takes care of details or even during the funeral, if needed. Also, consider driving your friend to wherever they need to go. It is hard to drive and concentrate when you are grieving, so that is one burden you might be able to alleviate. Doing chores, such as laundry, watering plants or going to the grocery store or drug store are other ways to help. Preparing lunches or dinners also is helpful, as it is important for those in morning to have healthy nourishment.
If you are not close by but still want to convey your sympathies, sending flowers is always an excellent idea. A professional florist will have many different options, from large wreaths to floral bouquets to live plants.
If you are sending flowers or plants to your friend's house, consider a basket with fresh flowers. White flowers, particularly roses and lilies are often placed in sympathy arrangements, but you can choose any type of flower. You might select something, done in a favorite flower or color, that reminds you of the deceased. Live plants are another nice option, as they last for a long time and provide some cheer during a difficult time.
Sending flowers that will be used during the service itself typically calls for a more formal approach, so consider white roses, dark crimson roses or white lilies; however, you can feel free to add a touch of color for a little more cheer.
Professional florists offer an array of different types of floral arrangements suitable for funerals. From sprays and wreaths to bouquets or specialty items such as a floral-draped picture frame, a florist can create a heartwarming sympathy arrangement that is both heartfelt and within whatever budget you have. Same day delivery service also is often available, so you can rest assured that your flowers will arrive in time.
If a friend is planning a funeral, offer to help with some of the details. You can assist in calling and notifying people of the loved one's death. This can be a huge emotional burden for your friend, and while they might want to contact close friends and immediate family personally, there are always many others who need to be informed of the death. After the funeral is over, there probably will be thank you notes to write to people who sent flowers or brought food. You can help by addressing, stamping and mailing these cards to lessen the burden.
In addition, consider helping out with day to day chores. Cancel upcoming appointments for your friend or call their child's school and explain upcoming absences. Offer to watch children or care for pets while your friend takes care of details or even during the funeral, if needed. Also, consider driving your friend to wherever they need to go. It is hard to drive and concentrate when you are grieving, so that is one burden you might be able to alleviate. Doing chores, such as laundry, watering plants or going to the grocery store or drug store are other ways to help. Preparing lunches or dinners also is helpful, as it is important for those in morning to have healthy nourishment.
If you are not close by but still want to convey your sympathies, sending flowers is always an excellent idea. A professional florist will have many different options, from large wreaths to floral bouquets to live plants.
If you are sending flowers or plants to your friend's house, consider a basket with fresh flowers. White flowers, particularly roses and lilies are often placed in sympathy arrangements, but you can choose any type of flower. You might select something, done in a favorite flower or color, that reminds you of the deceased. Live plants are another nice option, as they last for a long time and provide some cheer during a difficult time.
Sending flowers that will be used during the service itself typically calls for a more formal approach, so consider white roses, dark crimson roses or white lilies; however, you can feel free to add a touch of color for a little more cheer.
Professional florists offer an array of different types of floral arrangements suitable for funerals. From sprays and wreaths to bouquets or specialty items such as a floral-draped picture frame, a florist can create a heartwarming sympathy arrangement that is both heartfelt and within whatever budget you have. Same day delivery service also is often available, so you can rest assured that your flowers will arrive in time.
About the Author:
Penelope Warlick enjoys blogging and making flower arrangements. To get additional details on where to buy funeral flowers for a loved one or to find shops selling funeral floral wreaths, please go to the FuneralFlowersFuneral.com site now.
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