My great-grandpa died, I live in another state....flowers?

I was going to send flowers to his wake/funeral but flowers die so that's depressing! Is there anything else I can send to my family besides flowers for the funeral? He has several children, and over 80 grandchildren (including great-great-great) so I know there will be a lot of flowers there, anyway.





He was a sugar cane farmer who died in bed on Sunday, of natural causes, at the age of 95.





Any suggestions appreciated!

My great-grandpa died, I live in another state....flowers?
You can call the local florist and ask about potted plants instead of cut flowers. A nice orchid is very tasteful.





If you want to send something to the family instead of something to display at the funeral, I strongly suggest a nice food basket. Many online companies like Harry %26amp; David offer baskets of fruit, and some are even particularly designed for "sympathy" occasions. After my grandmother's passing, someone sent my mother a lovely basket of various fruits and munchies that provided anti-oxidants and comfort during the grieving period (when many people forget to shop or take care of their own health).
Reply:I think a donation to charity is the best thing. That way your great-grandpas death is going to help some one else. He had a good and long life so celebrate his life by helping to make a difference to someone else. Maybe if your not sure of which charity to support you could adopt a child form a third world country in his name, thereby helping the next generation. I hope that was of some help. Sorry for your loss
Reply:there are sites you can go to that will send flowers to the funeral but the make sure that they are not even opened when they get there and they do not die... google it. and make sure it goes with a card!!
Reply:I would send a nice note to the children of your great grandfather. That would be your great aunts and uncles. No need to send flowers....there will be a ton of them. And no one knows what to do with the flowers after the funeral. Send a nice note to each explaining who you are and how nice that your great grandfather has such a nice long life and meant so much to so many people.
Reply:you can send a basket of fruit


or something from edible arragements.


love that place.





great idea!


sorry about him dying.
Reply:Flowers are a one day item and then are donated elsewhere or thrown away. I would suggest just sending a check for $25 to the family for their intentions marked on the check. That way if they want it for a mass or a charity in his name, they will do so and send you a thenk you card.