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mikeandjess
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another funeral / etiquette question
My friend's grandma died a few days ago. I'm stupid and didn't order a floral arrangement to send to the funeral home in time. About 4 of us want to chip in just to let the family know we're thinking about them. My friends are suggesting edible arrangements but I somehow don't think that's appropriate. What else can we do / send?
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HollaDay
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Re: another funeral / etiquette question
fruit/gift basket from Harry & David.
when my grandmother passed away someone had sent us a basket of assorted english muffins and jams. it sounds weird but we really enjoyed them. it was such a hectic and emotional period that the last thing on our mind was breakfast so it was nice to have. and they were delicious. from Wolfermanns...check out the link
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Message edited 4/9/2009 10:56:27 AM.
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| Posted 4/9/09 10:52 AM |
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Cheeks24
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Re: another funeral / etiquette question
You can still send them a floral arrangement.
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| Posted 4/9/09 10:53 AM |
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maymama
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Re: another funeral / etiquette question
i would send hot food  when my dad passed, people sent hot food and it was great bc we didnt have to worry about cooking!!
i would just call a local italian place and order a half tray of something, chicken or pasta. Edible arrangements are a good idea also!
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| Posted 4/9/09 10:54 AM |
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Moon
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Re: another funeral / etiquette question
It is a nice way to let the family know you are thinking about them. When one of my clients wife passed away we sent the family a cookie basket from Cheryl & co...they had young children and it was something for them.
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| Posted 4/9/09 10:55 AM |
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mikeandjess
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Re: another funeral / etiquette question
thanks girls, these are all really good ideas
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| Posted 4/9/09 11:00 AM |
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sj-girl
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Re: another funeral / etiquette question
do you have a manhatten bagel near you, they make trays with bagels and muffins, pastries. Then give you the option of OJ or coffee
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| Posted 4/9/09 11:01 AM |
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MrsFab
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Re: another funeral / etiquette question
Posted by mrskparetta
i would send hot food when my dad passed, people sent hot food and it was great bc we didnt have to worry about cooking!!
i would just call a local italian place and order a half tray of something, chicken or pasta. Edible arrangements are a good idea also!
I agree about the hot food- my best friend ordered us a pan of chicken parm & some salad when my grandfather died and it was by far the best thing we got- cause no one was up to cooking!
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| Posted 4/9/09 11:02 AM |
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kristin597
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Re: another funeral / etiquette question
Posted by mrskparetta
i would send hot food when my dad passed, people sent hot food and it was great bc we didnt have to worry about cooking!!
i would just call a local italian place and order a half tray of something, chicken or pasta. Edible arrangements are a good idea also!
I agree. When my dad passed away we couldn't even think about cooking or shopping. Having ready made food was a blessing. Even bagels, coffee and danishs are a good idea as well.
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| Posted 4/9/09 11:02 AM |
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mikeandjess
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Re: another funeral / etiquette question
Posted by SJ-GIRL
do you have a manhatten bagel near you, they make trays with bagels and muffins, pastries. Then give you the option of OJ or coffee
I don't think so, they live in new hyde park so I'm thinking maybe a tray of something from umberto's now?
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| Posted 4/9/09 11:06 AM |
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HollaDay
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Re: another funeral / etiquette question
Posted by mikeandjess
Posted by SJ-GIRL
do you have a manhatten bagel near you, they make trays with bagels and muffins, pastries. Then give you the option of OJ or coffee
I don't think so, they live in new hyde park so I'm thinking maybe a tray of something from umberto's now?
that would be great!!
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| Posted 4/9/09 11:12 AM |
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Sellazz
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Re: another funeral / etiquette question
Jess any of those options are nice gestures and completely appropriate.
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| Posted 4/9/09 11:16 AM |
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GioiaMia
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Re: another funeral / etiquette question
go with food! My MIL got us a basket from WOlfermman's when my grandma passed and it was the only thing we ate for about a week! Now, this is my standard item to send!
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| Posted 4/9/09 11:17 AM |
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