Brief Grief Activity: Drums

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How Would You Honor Life : A Sporting Celebration

Consider the sports fan. No matter what the sport, there’s an energy, and excitement to being a part of the scene. Bring that energy into the service by surrounding everyone in the favored team memorabilia, or possibly a tailgate party, and share in the traditional ‘game fever’.

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Symbolism of Funeral Flowers

The type of flowers you choose can express your particular sentiments. The traditional language of flowers provides a way to convey your feelings and send a meaningful message. The gift of a plant is often an ideal choice, as they provide a long-lasting tribute to the loved one lost, as well as a constant reminder of the friendship and affection you wish to support the bereaved through the grieving process.

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Brief Grief Activity: Grief Buddies

Make your own Grief Buddies! Sometimes, grief can feel like a lonely experience. Grief Buddies are fluffy pom poms of comfort to fidget with and keep you company during the big waves of grief so that you don't feel alone. 

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How Would You Honor Life : Coming Home

There’s no place like home. Bringing family and friends together in a home or private garden focuses the emotions of comfort found in such a familiar setting. There may be no better place to say goodbye, because home is where the heart is.

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How to Write : Card Messages

It is not always easy to write a heartfelt message that expresses how you feel, especially at a time of sorrow so we have written some card suggestions for different occasions:

Suggestions for Condolence Messages

Most people have a fear that they are going to upset or offend the person who will receive their sympathy words. Anxiety sets in as you try to find the correct sympathy card wording. Don't use phrases like "I know what you are going through" - the reason is that you probably don't know what the person is going through, and even if you do it can come across as minimizing the suffering and pain the receiving person is feeling.

Below we offer more suitable choices for your sympathy message...

• Please accept these flowers and hear the words we are not able to speak
• With my deepest sympathy
• You are in my thoughts and prayers
• With love to you and your family
• In loving memory
• With heartfelt condolences
• My thoughts are with you at your time of need
• I want you to know that I am here for you at this time of grieving
• Thinking of you in these difficult times
• Please know our loving thoughts embrace you
• Our deepest sympathies during your time of loss. Please know that we are here for you.
• Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We are sorry for your loss.
• In loving memory of [NAME], [HE/SHE] will be missed dearly.
• Please accept our condolences on the loss of your [MOTHER/FATHER/OTHER RELATION].
• Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. From all your friends at [BUSINESS NAME]
• [NAME] will always be in our hearts and memories. With Sympathy, The [YOUR LAST NAME] Family

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Brief Grief Activity: Homemade Playdough

Check out this week’s Brief Grief Activity to see a simple homemade playdough recipe and a creative activity using playdough to show and discuss how to stay connected and remember those who have died in our lives.  

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How Would You Honor Life : A Last Ride

There’s often a special connection between someone and their vehicle. Maybe it’s the fire truck they served on; maybe it’s the motorcycle they loved to ride on weekends. It might even be the love of a fine horse. Bring that love to life by including that special relationship in the services.

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How To Buy : For a Religious Funeral

Honor the departed's religious or cultural belief with flowers appropriate for a viewing or wake, funeral, cremation or graveside service.

Protestant - Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, Episcopalian and Baptist

Appropriate expressions of sympathy include sending a card, attending the visitation or funeral, sending flowers to the family home or funeral home, donating to a charity designated by the family, or bringing food to the family's home.

Hispanic Funeral

Hispanic Religion equates to the Roman Catholic faith among most Hispanics. Many grew up practicing many of the typical Roman Catholic Sunday mass and funeral traditions. The wake may include mariachis, overnight visitations and a family feast. Floral tributes are welcome. A simple bouquet given to the bereaved or a tribute in the shape of a cross or a personalized candle makes an acceptable gift, as does lighting a candle in the church.

Buddhist Funeral

White flowers are the traditional Buddhist flower of mourning and may be sent to the family. Sending red flowers or gifts of food are considered poor funeral etiquette. A donation to the family or a designated charity in the name of the deceased are appropriate.

Roman Catholic

Respectable and somber floral arrangements may be sent to the funeral home or to the family's residence. Donations are appropriate and may be sent in the name of the deceased to their charity of choice.

Jewish Funeral

Charitable donations are fitting memorial gifts, please note that flowers are not appropriate. The service is performed by a rabbi and and burial takes place within 24 hours of death. Funeral attire consists of dark-colored clothing. Men wear a head covering known as a yarmulke, which is provided by the funeral home.

Asian Funeral

In Asian funerals white or yellow mums are appreciated. In China, Japan and Korea, white chrysanthemums are symbolic of lamentation and grief. Yellow chrysanthemums are also a traditional funeral flower.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Mormon Funeral

Floral tributes are encouraged and appropriate for a Mormon ceremony, except do not send anything in the shape of a cross. Crosses and crucifix are not permitted because Latter-day Saints believe in the bodily resurrection of Christ.

Hindu Funeral

The service is conducted by a Hindu priest and family members. They try to hold the ceremony followed by cremation within 24 hours after death. Mourners dress casually in simple white clothes and arrive empty-handed, they do not bring flowers or anything else to the funeral. Guests should not exchange greetings with the official mourners, but instead nod or hug in sympathy - the least said the better. Flower garlands and mixed seasonal sprays of flowers may be in the open casket. Guests are expected to view the body.

Muslim Funeral

Opinion varies as to the appropriateness of sending flowers to an Islamic funeral. Some say the Islamic emphasis on simplicity makes gifts of flowers unsuitable. Others say sending flowers is appropriate.

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Sympathy Wreath - Time Lapse

Watch as a floral foam wreath is transformed into a beautiful, all white sympathy wreath right before your eyes. A gorgeous mix of lilies, carnations, and cushion mums with leather leaf for texture.

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