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Flowers, A Language of their Own

Copyright (c) 2010 Nadine Davis

Gorgeous, vivid, passionate and loving. Flowers say it all. Flowers have a language all of their own, red and white roses for love and passion. White lilies stand for purity, red tulip were a declaration of love in the Victorian era, orange lilies are for desire and passion, just to name a few of the more popular flowers, which are often used in bouquets of florists. A good suggestion for a floral arrangement for a funeral would include marigold, poppy and black poppy, which in the Victorian era represented love, grief, eternal sleep, death and farewell. Laurestine represents a token, when put with Aboruitae, Bellflower and Yellow Rose, it can represent a token of eternal friendship. It can also let a friend know that you are thinking of them.

Flowers are a perfect way to express your feelings and show your loved ones that you are thinking of them. It’s easy to forget those special days with the pressures of everyday living. Online flowers is an easy way to order flowers and have them sent for any occasion. There are many arrangements that you can choose from, in all different sizes and colours and many different flowers to choose from.

The Strathclyde University says that nature provides a simple way to improve our emotional health. I am sure we have all felt the joy that a bunch of flowers has evoked in us. Flowers can be given in everyday life in order to improve moods and emotions and keep the recipient happy and balanced. It doesn’t always need to be a special occasion. By using different flowers from your florist, you can express your emotions to the person you are sending them to. It is a good way to show the ones you love that you are not too busy to remember them.

Birthdays, Wedding Anniversaries, Valentine’s Day, or even just a way to express your emotions to the ones that you love. Flowers are a perfect way to show someone that you care. Not only are they beautiful but they also have a language all of their own. They also have a scent that improves the mood out of sight. It is quick and easy to order flowers online or for those who enjoy a more personal approach there are plenty of Florist shops where you can choose the style of the arrangement, as well as various vases and gifts that can be included with your choice of flowers. They cater for weddings, funerals, corporate arrangements, gift baskets, newborn babies, wreaths and casket sprays.

Writing a Eulogy for My Dad ? Compassionate Advice to Help Express Your Thoughts

“I’m writing a eulogy for my dad.” Those words are always spoken with sadness. It’s such a challenging time emotionally after the death of your father. You instantly miss him and once the decision has been made regarding who will deliver his eulogy, and it’s you, there’s a lot on your shoulders. Trying to come up with just the right words to capture the essence of someone so instrumental in your life is never easy. Preparing it and delivering it while being compassionate and composed is even harder.

It’s always good to begin with an outline when you’re preparing a eulogy for a parent. You want to include the right balance of their role as a parent as well as all the other hats they wore throughout their life. Although he was your father, he was also a brother, spouse, co-worker and friend.

Talk to others who were close to him. Gather their thoughts and stories. It’s wise to bring along a note pad so you can jot down pointers for helping you prepare your speech at a later date. Pay close attention to how people speak of him, the tone of their voice and the fondness. You’ll want to mention that in your eulogy as it’s not just about the tangible stories but also how deeply he touched other people’s lives.

One quality of a memorable and stirring eulogy is to always focus on the individual’s personality and characteristics that defined them. Perhaps your father was known for a certain saying or he was passionate about a particular hobby. Include sentiments regarding that in the eulogy for your dad. It’s a nice touch to include some of the short stories that others have shared with you. It makes everyone in the room feel as though they’re an important part of the remembrance and grieving processes. Don’t shy away from comical memories. It’s okay to smile and laugh when you’re thinking of him.

Don’t be afraid of being a bit unconventional when delivering your speech honoring your late father. Playing his favorite song or showing a brief movie clip that he’s in are both completely acceptable ways of showcasing the man he was.

Above and beyond anything else, celebrate his life more than you mourn his death. The eulogy you’ll be delivering will serve as a lasting reminder to everyone in attendance what a remarkable and cherished man your father was and how fortunate you all were to know and love him.

Burial options and funeral planning tips

When most people think of a funeral they imagine the traditional service.  Family night with the possibility of viewing the deceased, funeral home or church service followed by a committal ceremony at the cemetery.  Well, “the times they are a changing’ ” with many options available for your unique “farewell party”.  It is not unusual to attend a funeral or memorial service crafted around a theme including special music and poetry in a fitting location.

In the last twenty years the death-care industry has seen an increase in cremation primarily due to a lower price tag and a general acceptance of the practice.  This has resulted in the creation of creative options for human ashes, known as “cremains” in the industry.  It is possible to have a “jewel” formed from the carbon content in the cremains or artwork on canvas made of ashes and fixative.  Instead of parking an urn on a mantlepiece consider a granite bench or boulder with drilled holes to accommodate two, four even six family members. It is also possible to have your cremains take a ride in space!

Donate your body to science!  This is a popular choice for thrift-minded individuals.  There are ”body farms” where forensic scientists study the effects of decomposition under varying conditions.  You can be a part of solving a crime or murder.  Some donated remains are used for medical research.  Imagine becoming an integral contributor to science.

Other options for cremation include placement in an artificial reef in the ocean, sea and air scattering services and ground burial in a cemetery or mausoleum niche.  Most cemeteries will allow two burials in one plot-two cremations or one cremation with one traditional coffin burial.  Check with your cemetery for rules, regulations, policies and even financing options!

If cremation does not appeal to you another choice is a green burial.  The remains are buried in a biodegradable container such as wood, cloth or cardboard.  No chemicals are used in the preparation of the body.  The location of green cemeteries can be found online.

Generally it is a good idea to designate a final resting place to provided closure for loved ones.  Some people think they will be honored in an urn sitting on a mantlepiece but the reality is most urns end up tucked in a closet.  And that is fine for some but just keep in mind a future generation may not feel compelled to respect an ancestor with which they had no contact.

In closing, the most important aspect of planning is documentation.  A wonderful planning tool is available online- “Memorial Preferences” www.funeralplanworkbook.com  This 17-page how-to workbook is essential for planning your own funeral or memorial service.  Loaded with checklists and creative tips it guides you through the process of organizing all your vital paperwork.  There are places to record your final arrangements, medical history, location of important documents such as insurance policies and your will.  Record military service, family history, financial information and more.  There is also an outline to write your own obituary.  The workbook will be appreciated by your survivors as they will have the peace of mind knowing they are honoring your wishes and special requests.

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