Sadness & Comfort
Whether you are a relative or an acquaintance,
here you will find information on how to express
your condolences, offer flowers, deal with the
authorities,
organize the funeral and much more.
Written or spoken condolences: etiquette manual
Death is one of the most difficult situations we have to deal with in life. It is enormously important to be able to express our sympathy to those left behind.
Writing a letter of condolence
When writing a letter of condolence, it is extremely important to sound authentic and to write from the heart.
Flowers for a bereavement: basics
Flowers give the bereaved comfort and are a sign of respect and remembrance for the deceased. Flowers for the bereaved and for the deceased are basically different.
Flowers for the bereaved and for the funeral: overview
There are many types of floral decorations for funerals. Here is a short overview:
In loving memory: funeral ribbons or ribbons for the wreath
If you would like to decorate your wreath, open bowl or bouquet with a few words of condolence and the name, this is possible by means of a ribbon.
Typical funeral flowers and what they symbolise
If you are wondering what flowers or colours are appropriate for a funeral: the rule is that there are generally no rules or boundaries.
«Typical funeral flowers» - we explain what they symbolise here:
If flowers are not wanted
Sometimes the bereaved do not want any flowers and instead request donations to a charity that was particularly close to the heart of the departed.
