Occassional Wreaths: Which is the right condolence wreath?
When the primary purpose is to express sympathy then it remains constant and regardless of the type and kind of wreath you choose or make. Just see that your wreath looks enough to say that you care.
Traditionally the customary practice of sending condolence wreaths was sent to the funeral homes while the service was being viewed. But soon the fresh flowers would give away to a grey and browned mess. A nice and innovative evolution to this event is to send dried flower condolence wreaths. The pre-dried flowers retain both the colour and lustre of the original blossoms yet the plus point with these is they retain the freshness and ensure longevity for a much longer period of time.
Either the bereaved family holds a service or not you can very well send a dried-flower wreath showing that you care and respect and at the same time they would love to preserve it on a mantelpiece or somewhere else as the look is too intimidating. This small token on your part will surely lend an aid to the unfortunate grieving process. Sometimes when all the friends and associates leave, the mourning relatives start feeling alone. This is another opportune time when a nice dried flower condolence wreath can be a real balm to their sorrows.
So what you do is select a nice choice of flowers that were of choice to the departed soul. Dry them over a period of a week starting from funeral service day. As a week passes by the flowers and foliage will be well ready to be made into a wreath. Make a nice sturdy wreath making it symbolic to the situation and take it in person to the bereaved family. You will surely bring a big, nice smile on the faces of the unfortunate family members.
So just, go ahead and extend your feelings of empathy with a dried flower condolence wreath.
