5 Things You Can Send to a Grieving Family Instead of Flowers

Following the death of a loved one, most grieving families are bombarded with flowers at a funeral home in Smyrna, GA.  And while they just about always appreciate the sentiment, families often times end up with more flowers than they know what to do with during funeral services.  

If you want to avoid overwhelming a family with flowers or if a family specifically asks you not to send flowers to a funeral home, there are some other sympathy gifts you can give instead. Here are 5 things you can send to a grieving family instead of flowers.  

A check to either the family or a charitable cause 

Do you suspect the family of the deceased might be struggling to pay for the funeral services in Smyrna, GA for their loved one? If so, consider sending them a check to help cover some of the costs. It will not go unnoticed and could alleviate some of the stress the family is feeling. Or if the family has specifically requested a donation to a charitable cause in a person’s name, send a check for that and let the family know about it in a card. They’ll greatly appreciate your financial contribution.  

A garden stone with the deceased person’s name on it 

There are many people who will plant trees or shrubs to honor the deceased. If you feel like going that route, it’s a great option in lieu of flowers. You can also do something slightly simpler and purchase a garden stone with the deceased person’s name on it. The grieving family can choose where to place that stone at a later time.  

Old photos that the family might not even know about 

Are you in possession of some old photos featuring the deceased person? Their family would probably love to see them. There’s a chance they might not even know they exist. If you don’t mind parting ways with the photos, put them into a small book and give them to the family as a gift. It’ll be something they will cherish forever.  

A memorial guestbook 

Many families purchase a memorial guestbook when they’re going through the funeral-planning process. But if you catch them early enough, help cover the cost of it by buying it for them. This guestbook will allow the family to keep track of those who come to celebrate the life of their loved one. It’ll come in handy later when they write out thank-you cards to those in attendance at a funeral service.  

Food 

Many grieving families don’t have time to prepare meals for themselves when they’re making funeral arrangements. Therefore, they either eat fast food for a few days straight or, worse, don’t eat at all. You can make sure a family gets the nutrition they need by setting them up with enough food for a meal. Deliver it directly to their home or wherever they’re staying so that they can heat it up and eat it as needed.  

As you can see, there are so many gifts you can give to a grieving family that don’t involve flowers. Davis-Struempf Funeral Home & Crematory can accept gifts on behalf of the families and make sure they get them. We also specialize in working with families looking to set up burials and cremations in Smyrna, GA. Call us at (770) 944-2900 or visit 1975 E West Connector, Austell, GA 30106 for more information.