If you are ill or have recently lost a loved one, one of the last things on your mind may be how to display proper etiquette. Regardless, many of us always want to be sure that we demonstrate appropriate signs of respect to those that have taken the time to show us they care with gifts, notes or sympathy flowers.
We’ve prepared a few tips on the most common ways to express etiquette when receiving sympathy flowers in the event of sickness or the death of a loved one.
Get Well Soon Flowers
If you’ve fallen ill then you may be lucky enough to have loved ones that care to send you expressions of their thoughts and concerns in the form of sympathy flowers. The best way to show visitors and recipients that you appreciate their concern is by either writing short notes of acknowledgement or by displaying your gifts in your home or hospital room. Those that stop by will be happy to see that their flowers are with you in a trying time and a quick note lets them know that you appreciate their thoughtfullness.
Funeral Sympathy Flowers
It’s easier, in many ways, to receive get well soon sympathy flowers rather than ones that are meant to help you after losing a loved one. Just the same, there are some guidelines that should be followed if you are concerned with displaying proper etiquette during this period of time. Like with get well soon flowers, funeral sympathy flowers should be acknowledged with a quick thank you note. Most of us won’t feel like writing long letters to anyone but our closest friends but it is a very good idea to at least put down a few simple words of thanks so that the sender knows their efforts are appreciated.
For funeral sympathy flowers, displaying them at the home, funeral service or wake is also important. Friends and family should be able to see that their gift was put to good use in honouring the deceased.
