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JUNE 2016 ❖ 7 A R R A N G E M E N T S Flowers convey what words cannot say We offer a wide selection of sympathy flowers & funeral flowers that express heartfelt feelings and offer comfort to the grieving. 925 Corydon Ave. • Winnipeg, MB. Monday to Friday 8am - 7pm • Saturday 8am - 6pm • Sunday - Closed Phone: 204-488-4822 • Toll Free: 204-877-588-4822 www.academyflorists.com Why choose a Manitoba Funeral Service AssociaŸon member funeral home? AS FUNERAL DIRECTORS we acknowledge our obligaŸons to the public, especially to those we serve, and our mutual responsibiliŸes to the funeral service profession. TO THE PUBLIC WE PLEDGE vigilant support of all public health laws; and regulaŸons for the members of our profession; devoŸon to high moral and service standards; honesty in all o+erings of service and merchandise. TO THOSE WE SERVE WE PLEDGE con.denŸal business and professional relaŸonships; observance of all respect due the deceased; and digni.ed conduct of all services entrusted to our care. TO OUR PROFESSION WE PLEDGE support of high educaŸonal standards and proper licensing laws; adherence to sound business pracŸces; observance of all rules of fair compeŸŸon; to refrain from decepŸve adverŸsing; and maintenance of honorable professional relaŸons. For a complete lisŸng of MFSA Members visit www.mfsa.mb.ca " W e S e r v e B e c a u s e W e C a r e " By Irene Seaman of Academy Florists F lowers express every emotion we experience. We send them for happy times and sad times to show the people in our lives that we care. We are often asked about what is appropriate flower etiquette here at Academy Florist and wanted to share some of our insights. Sympathy flowers are meant to express our condolences to the family experiencing the loss. When flowers are sent they bring with them feelings of comfort, heartfelt thoughts, and help to celebrate the life of the deceased. Funeral flowers differ from sympathy flowers in that they are meant to serve as a tribute to the deceased person – they are typically larger in size such as an arrangement, a standing spray, wreath or casket spray. Whereas, sympathy flowers are addressed to the family of the deceased and are generally smaller decorative arrangements that can be sent either to the funeral and taken to the home or sent directly to the home. We are often asked what colours are appropriate for sympathy flowers. They range from all white, soft pastels to bright and colourful. Softer tones communicate a reverence and loyalty whereas bright colours convey a celebration of life, hope and rebirth. Another common question that comes up is when to send the flowers. One option is to send them directly to the service if you know when and where it will be taking place, especially if you are unable to attend the service yourself. Flowers at a funeral not only are a comfort to the family but also to everyone present. The other option is to send them to the home. Flowers that are sent to the home can be sent the week of the service but more importantly they can be sent any time afterwards. From my own personal experience in losing both of my parents it meant a great deal to me to have people send flowers even two or three weeks afterwards. It showed me that people had not forgotten about me and my loss. Can I still send an arrangement if the family has asked for donations in lieu of flowers? Why not do both. You can send flowers to the service as well as make a donation. This will show the family you are honouring their wishes but also doing what is in your heart. ❖ FLORAL ETIQUETTE FLORAL addressed to the family of the deceased and are generally smaller decorative arrangements that can be sent either to the funeral and taken to the home or sent directly to the home. We are often asked what colours are appropriate for sympathy flowers. They range from all white, are unable to attend the service yourself. Flowers at a funeral not only are a comfort to the family but also asked for donations in lieu of flowers? Why not do both. You can send flowers to the service as well as make a donation. This will show the family you are honouring their wishes but also doing what is in Funeral and sympathy flowers range in colours, depending on the tone you wish to convey. Whites and soft pastels express reverence and loyalty, while bold colours celebrate life, hope and rebirth. www.academyflorist.com