Expenses related to funerals continue to escalate, easily approaching and exceeding the $9,000 mark, with many considerably more expensive. With a substantial portion of these costs mounting not only from the burial and the ceremony, but flowers bought for the memorial.

To buy such flowers, first be glad you are reading this article now, since you may not be in a healthly state of mind when the situation arises. Buyers are uncannily vulnerable at this times, when the prospect of 'more' seems indeed a way to show that you do and have cared. So if anyone is nearing the later stages of life, where this becomes an increasing possibility, it might be an idea to at least consider this in private.


The favoite flower and colors of the loved one should be made note of, whenever convenient, perhaps without getting too specific, as well. If the departed has a strong altruistic streak, one grand propect could be to bypass the flower arrangements altogether, in favor of donating the funds to his or her favorite charitable cause. If he or she loved animals, there is the an animal shelter somewhere around most larger towns, or there is the food bank, etc. Which would no doubt serve to remind and inspire everyone to do likewise while conveying a higher meaning.

Barring the donation, assuming flowers are to be ordered for the funderal, you will want to pick a florist who can create a tasteful arrangement that won't break the bank, and will express compassion to those close.
As explained in sending flowers online, bouquets sent in this manner are prepared by a local florist anyway so you might want to seek out a local florist who can offer creative ideas that are specifically in-touch with your locale and possibly even the departed.