{"id":548,"date":"2016-11-20T05:09:39","date_gmt":"2016-11-20T05:09:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/aboutflowers1.wpengine.com\/?p=548"},"modified":"2016-11-20T05:09:39","modified_gmt":"2016-11-20T05:09:39","slug":"sympathy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/safnow.org\/aboutflowers\/sympathy\/","title":{"rendered":"Sympathy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; transparent_background=&#8221;off&#8221; allow_player_pause=&#8221;off&#8221; inner_shadow=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method=&#8221;off&#8221; padding_mobile=&#8221;off&#8221; make_fullwidth=&#8221;off&#8221; use_custom_width=&#8221;off&#8221; width_unit=&#8221;on&#8221; make_equal=&#8221;off&#8221; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;off&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Row&#8221; make_fullwidth=&#8221;off&#8221; use_custom_width=&#8221;off&#8221; width_unit=&#8221;on&#8221; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;off&#8221; allow_player_pause=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method=&#8221;off&#8221; make_equal=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_1=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method_1=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_2=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method_2=&#8221;off&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Sympathy<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">Flowers are a thoughtful way to honor a beautiful life. This section is designed to show a variety of styles appropriate for sending an expression of sympathy. The guide will help you communicate with your florist to select an item that best expresses your feelings.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/holidays-occasions\/sympathy\/#after\">The Weeks Following the Funeral<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/holidays-occasions\/sympathy\/#card\">Sympathy Card Messages<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/holidays-occasions\/sympathy\/#faq\">FAQs \u2013\u00a0Sympathy Flowers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243;][et_pb_social_media_follow admin_label=&#8221;Social Media Follow&#8221; global_module=&#8221;460&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; link_shape=&#8221;rounded_rectangle&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; follow_button=&#8221;off&#8221;] [et_pb_social_media_follow_network social_network=&#8221;facebook&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AboutFlowers\/&#8221; skype_action=&#8221;call&#8221; bg_color=&#8221;#3b5998&#8243;] facebook [\/et_pb_social_media_follow_network][et_pb_social_media_follow_network social_network=&#8221;twitter&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/twitter.com\/FlowerFactor?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&#8221; skype_action=&#8221;call&#8221; bg_color=&#8221;#00aced&#8221;] Twitter [\/et_pb_social_media_follow_network][et_pb_social_media_follow_network social_network=&#8221;flikr&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/flowerfactor&#8221; skype_action=&#8221;call&#8221; bg_color=&#8221;#ff0084&#8243;] flikr [\/et_pb_social_media_follow_network][et_pb_social_media_follow_network social_network=&#8221;instagram&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/about_flowers\/&#8221; skype_action=&#8221;call&#8221; bg_color=&#8221;#517fa4&#8243;] Instagram [\/et_pb_social_media_follow_network][et_pb_social_media_follow_network social_network=&#8221;pinterest&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/aboutflowers\/&#8221; skype_action=&#8221;call&#8221; bg_color=&#8221;#cb2027&#8243;] Pinterest [\/et_pb_social_media_follow_network][et_pb_social_media_follow_network social_network=&#8221;youtube&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/SAFaboutflowers&#8221; skype_action=&#8221;call&#8221; bg_color=&#8221;#a82400&#8243;] Youtube [\/et_pb_social_media_follow_network] [\/et_pb_social_media_follow][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Row&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243;][et_pb_blurb admin_label=&#8221;floral baskets&#8221; title=&#8221;Floral Baskets &#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;off&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;off&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#7e1286&#8243; use_circle=&#8221;off&#8221; circle_color=&#8221;#7e1286&#8243; use_circle_border=&#8221;off&#8221; circle_border_color=&#8221;#7e1286&#8243; image=&#8221;https:\/\/safnow.org\/aboutflowers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2016\/11\/SympathyFowerBaskets_t127-multi.jpg&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; animation=&#8221;off&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;off&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;] A basket of abundant flowers is a thoughtful selection for the home or service. This style can be created in a variety of sizes. [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243;][et_pb_blurb admin_label=&#8221;Specialty Designs&#8221; title=&#8221;Specialty Designs&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;off&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;off&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#7e1286&#8243; use_circle=&#8221;off&#8221; circle_color=&#8221;#7e1286&#8243; use_circle_border=&#8221;off&#8221; circle_border_color=&#8221;#7e1286&#8243; image=&#8221;https:\/\/safnow.org\/aboutflowers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2016\/11\/SympathySpecialDesigns_t132-multi.jpg&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; animation=&#8221;off&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;off&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;] Florists can create personalized designs symbolizing eternal life, religion, special remembrances, or personal affiliations. [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243;][et_pb_blurb admin_label=&#8221;Flower Spray &#8221; title=&#8221;Flower Spray &#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;off&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;off&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#7e1286&#8243; use_circle=&#8221;off&#8221; circle_color=&#8221;#7e1286&#8243; use_circle_border=&#8221;off&#8221; circle_border_color=&#8221;#7e1286&#8243; image=&#8221;https:\/\/safnow.org\/aboutflowers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2016\/11\/SympathyFlowerSprays_t128-multi.jpg&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; animation=&#8221;off&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;off&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;] A standing spray is a perfect way to convey your message of sympathy to the family and loved ones at the funeral or memorial service. They can be designed in a variety of sizes &#8211; from small to large. [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Row&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243;][et_pb_blurb admin_label=&#8221;Wreaths&#8221; title=&#8221;Wreaths&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;off&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;off&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#7e1286&#8243; use_circle=&#8221;off&#8221; circle_color=&#8221;#7e1286&#8243; use_circle_border=&#8221;off&#8221; circle_border_color=&#8221;#7e1286&#8243; image=&#8221;https:\/\/safnow.org\/aboutflowers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2016\/11\/SympathyFlowerWreaths_t133-multi.jpg&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; animation=&#8221;off&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;off&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;] A floral presentation often used because a circle symbolizes eternal life. [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243;][et_pb_blurb admin_label=&#8221;Flower Arrangements&#8221; title=&#8221;Flower Arrangements&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;off&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;off&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#7e1286&#8243; use_circle=&#8221;off&#8221; circle_color=&#8221;#7e1286&#8243; use_circle_border=&#8221;off&#8221; circle_border_color=&#8221;#7e1286&#8243; image=&#8221;https:\/\/safnow.org\/aboutflowers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2016\/11\/AboutFlowers_Designs_SympathyFlowers_arrangementLily.jpg&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; animation=&#8221;off&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;off&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;] These arrangements are appropriate for the home or service and can be designed to fit any budget. They are also the perfect sentiment to send weeks or months after the service to let loved ones know you are thinking of them. [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243;][et_pb_blurb admin_label=&#8221;Flower Dish Gardens &#8221; title=&#8221;Flower Dish Gardens and Green &amp; Flowering Plants &#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;off&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;off&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#7e1286&#8243; use_circle=&#8221;off&#8221; circle_color=&#8221;#7e1286&#8243; use_circle_border=&#8221;off&#8221; circle_border_color=&#8221;#7e1286&#8243; image=&#8221;https:\/\/safnow.org\/aboutflowers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2016\/11\/AboutFlowers_Designs_DishGarden_blue.jpg&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; animation=&#8221;off&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;off&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;] A garden-style collection of green and blooming plants serves as a lasting tribute for the family or loved ones. Florists can provide an individual green or flowering plant as a loving message to the family. [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Row&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;]<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Green and Flowering Plants:<\/strong> Florists can provide an individual green or flowering plant as a loving message to the family.<br \/>\n<strong>Casket Spray:<\/strong> Flowers designed for the top of the casket &#8211; usually ordered by the family.<br \/>\n<strong>Inside Piece:<\/strong> A general term to describe small floral designs placed inside the casket. Examples include satin hearts, nosegays or small sprays.<\/p>\n<p>This is just a guide \u2014\u00a0style, varieties, colors, size and price may vary depending on flower availability, preference, and budget. 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