flowers for bereavement

I would like to purchase some flowers for bereavement of a neighbours husband.

She lost him recently to illness which has been quite traumatic for her.

I don't know her that well, but I know her well enough to buy a nice bunch of flowers to show her someone is thinking of her at this difficult time.

Got any ideas what might nice to buy?

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by: Jackie

That’s such a kind and thoughtful gesture, flowers can speak volumes when words feel hard to find.

Even if you don’t know your neighbour very well, a simple bouquet can let her know she’s not alone and that others are privately thinking of her.

Grief can feel incredibly isolating, especially after a long and traumatic illness, for the carer, and small acts of care like yours can really offer comfort.

When choosing bereavement flowers, soft, natural colours often feel most appropriate, whites, gentle pastels, and so on, can all convey peace and sympathy without being too formal.

Or perhaps you know her favourite colour scheme?

You might get a clue from her garden if she has one, or hanging baskets outside the front door perhaps?

Or choose something in season, I recently experienced this with a neighbour in my street.

I didn't know her very well at all, but I knew her husband had passed away, and I brought her a bunch of white peonies, because they were available and she was really moved.

And such a gorgeous bloom, she came over another day to say thank you again and she ADORED her flowers...

So, don't be shy!

You won't be bothering people, they will appreciate the thought...and you might make a new friend.

I did...

A short note saying something like "Thinking of you and sending comforting thoughts" is often all that’s needed.

If it helps, I’ve put together a guide on Choosing the best flowers for bereavement, with some ideas for flowers and sentiments. It might give you a little inspiration for what to send.

You’re doing a lovely thing, sometimes it’s the simple gestures from kind neighbours or complete strangers that stay with us the longest, because it can be so unexpected...

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