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Murray E Newbigging Funeral Home Toronto

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

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Many of the funeral services that take place at the Murray E Newbigging Funeral Home, located at 733 Mount Pleasant Road in North Toronto, are non-denominational. A few are even totally nonreligious.

When a loved one passes away, some believe that a funeral service is required only for those who are religious or belong to a church, temple, mosque or other religious institution. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth.

A funeral service is not just an important rite of passage with a set of customs that is dictated by the faith of the beloved. Rather, it is to celebrate a life lived, bid them a final farewell, and begin the mourning process amidst others who feel the same. It can forge a supportive network that helps all those mourning, and this can be done regardless of the absence of faith/religion. The service can be comprised of traditional activities, or be entirely different, however most often it includes a eulogy, displayed casket and sympathy flowers to commemorate the beloved. The expertise of the staff at Murray E Newbigging Funeral Home can help arrange a suitable service that is both personalized and meaningful, while the Sympathy Advisors at 416-Florist.com can help you select the most suitable funeral flowers.

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Caring for Fresh Cut Roses

Friday, March 13th, 2009

Roses are one of the most beautiful and popular flowers in the world. Its beauty is unquestionable and undeniable. But how do you keep them looking this way for as long as possible? Well follow the tips below, and your beautiful bouquet of roses will stay looking beautiful for the maximum time possible.

Once you receive your fresh cut roses, immediately pay attention to them and get them settled.

If you cannot tend to your fresh cut roses right away, store them in a dark cool place, even in the refrigerator if you have the space, but definitely not in the freezer!

Make sure the vase is sanitized to avoid bacteria from forming and killing the flowers.

Do not remove the thorns as this decreases the life span of the rose. But do remove the rose’s leaves below the water level to prevent bacterial and algae growth.

Cut your rose stem on an angle with a very sharp tool under warm water to avoid the flower taking up oxygen and quickly place them in your clean vase in warm tepid water containing food either homemade or manufactured.

Add food in proportion to the water, and if flower food is unavailable you can make your own using these simple ingredients that can be found in any household:

1 teaspoon of bleach
1 teaspoon of vinegar
2 teaspoons of sugar
1 litre of room temperature water

Make sure to repeat these steps every couple of days to keep your roses vibrant, fresh and long-lasting.

Here are some steps you can take to revive a wilted rose:

Sometimes one or a few roses will wilt or become really weak just below the head, within an arrangement, and if this happens, you can attempt to revive it using these simple steps:

First your must remove these roses from the arrangement and re-cut the bottoms at a slant about an inch under water with a really sharp tool.

After this, you must place the entire flower, including the bloom, under warm water that is about 40 degrees Centigrade. Make sure to straighten the flower or else the rose will revive with a bent neck. Let the entire rose or roses remain under the water for about 20 minutes, and then Voila! Your roses should be ready to be placed back into the arrangement looking as good as ever.

416-Florist is here to help you maintain your fresh cut roses, and ensure that they remain looking as beautiful in your home as they did when they left our store.

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Fruit Baskets

Thursday, March 5th, 2009

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Fruit Baskets are a specialty here at 416-Florist, and we are proud to say that we have an excellent selection of gourmet fruit baskets to suit all tastes. Why send fruit baskets? Well, you can send fruit baskets for any occasion, such as: birthday, anniversary, new baby, just because, to say you’re sorry, as a corporate gift, as a symbol of sympathy for a death or to wish someone to get well soon. AS you can see, there are plenty of reasons to send a yummy fruit basket to that lucky someone for an array of occasions. At 416-Florist, we carry fruit baskets with intricately placed fruit to make an impressive presentation. And if you don’t only want fruit in your gift basket, you can get a gourmet gift basket with fruit as well as other goodies. For example, at 416-Florist, we have the Temptations Fruit Basket which not only comes with fruit, but with other tempting treats such as: the finest cheese, European chocolate truffles ,crackers, cookies and more. So if you are looking for the perfect gift to send to someone, maybe for Mother’s Day which is around the corner, the Temptations Gourmet Fruit Basket is an excellent choice. And remember, you can always add beautiful fresh flower arrangements to your order that can include: roses, orchids, carnations, irises, lilies, daisies and more. If your recipient is more of a gourmet junkie, at 416-Florist we have a delicious Fruit Basket perfect for that person! Why not try our Grande Gourmet Fruit Basket, which includes such goodies as: biscuits, crackers, cookies, jams, teas, coffees, and of course, a selection of the most fresh and seasonal fruits available. The Grande Gourmet Gift Basket is absolutely perfect to present to your loved one for any occasion. It is perfect as a gift for Mother’s Day or Father’s Day – and remember, it is always a good idea to include a gorgeous fresh bunch of flowers to make it even more special.

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