What to send instead of flowers

Posted on May 17th, 2018 by under Funerals
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What to send instead of flowersFamilies often ask well-wishers not to send flowers, or to make a donation instead of flowers. Sometimes they choose a charity based on what is close to them at the time: Hospice, the hospital, a medical charity. If you know the deceased’s interests, consider directing your donation there instead. Think about her church, college and hobbies. If she was a member of a professional organization, is there a scholarship fund?

Here are some other ways you can pay tribune to the deceased or bring comfort to their families.

  • Arrange a living memorial, like a tree planted in her name.
  • Give them photos you took of her during your years together
  • Send a care basket, with gift certificates to be used later, like to the movies or a spa
  • If you work with one of the family members, see if HR will let you donate a day of your vacation for their bereavement
  • House cleaning or lawn care
  • Gifts for children
  • Food to be consumed well after the funeral, like non-perishables or a restaurant gift certificate.
Michael Lope

Co-Owner, Funeral Director Michael J. Lope is a licensed funeral director and co-owner of the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home. Mike attended American Academy McAllister Institute for mortuary school in New York City. Mike was licensed in 2006 and began working with his family at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home. He currently works at both family funeral homes in Utica and Royal Oak. In his time off Michael enjoys golfing, skiing, hiking and camping. He is a parishioner at Holy Name Catholic Church with his wife Christine and his two children Andrew and Ashlyn. He and his family are committed to maintaining a family owned and operated funeral home that is a progressive and innovative leader in burial and cremation services.

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