We sure do. Jehovah made flowers. We have flowers at other events at our Kingdom Halls also. Also at our conventions we use shrubs and flowers.
Watchtower 1991 10/15 p. 31 Questions From Readers
'If it is well-known that a custom (or a design, such as the cross) has a false religious meaning, avoid it. Christians would thus not send flowers in the form of a cross, or a red heart if that is viewed as having religious significance.
Or there may be some formal way in which flowers are used at a funeral or at a grave site that has a religious meaning locally. The Christian should avoid that too.
That is not to say, though, that simply providing a bouquet at a funeral or giving flowers to a friend in the hospital must be viewed as a religious act that must be avoided.
On the contrary, in many lands the custom of providing flowers is widespread and is viewed as an appropriate kindness. Flowers can contribute some beauty and can make a sad occasion more pleasant. They also may be a gesture of sympathy and concern'
Yes most Jehovah's Witnesses accept flowers as generally this is merely a kind gesture of sympathy and respect towards the family. Exceptions to this may occur if the motive for sending the flowers differs. For example some communities follow pagan traditions or customs and sending flowers may be for the motive of honoring the dead or some other ritual.In such cases Jehovah's Witnesses would not want to be seen by the community as following such customs that differ from their own beliefs.
Yes, in fact, in most cases when a funeral talk is conducted at the Kingdom Hall, there will often be flowers displayed on the platform. Flowers can help cheer someone up. Jehovah's Witnesses firmly believe in the resurrection hope, and we look forward to the future when we can again be reunited with those who have died. Flowers remind us of life and hope, and they are a nice gesture.
Jehovah's Witnesses do not have any problem with the sending of flowers or fruit baskets, etc to a funeral or to the family of a deceased person. These are nice gestures of sympathy, and JW's do this all the time. The only things we do not do are things associated with spiritism or pagan religion. That is why we don't engage in some of the traditions that many religions today do, which many are actually from ancient pagan superstitions. There is no indication that sending flowers or fruit is associated in any way with any pagan ritual or superstition. Therefore, sending this would doubtless be appreciated by the family.
Yes most Jehovah's Witnesses accept flowers as generally this is merely a kind gesture of sympathy and respect towards the family. Exceptions to this may occur if the motive for sending the flowers differs. For example some communities follow pagan traditions or customs and sending flowers may be for the motive of honoring the dead or some other ritual.In such cases Jehovah's Witnesses would not want to be seen by the community as following such customs that differ from their own beliefs.
Cards and flowers are most welcome. (Just no cards with a cross on them, since Jehovah Witnesses don't believe in it.)
Yes, sending flowers is completely acceptable.
You can if you wish to. Sending flowers is a very kind gesture to another person.
Yes
It really all depends on the conditions; weather, money, resources, workers to help out, etc. Kingdom Hall renovations vary widely when it comes to time.
Money provided by an attendee or guest at a funeral service is referred to as a funeral donation or memorial donation. Often bereaved families will note that in lieu of flowers for the family, funeral donations be made to ZYZ and note a charitable institution or cause. Otherwise, if an organization is not specified or there is no mention of funeral donations, attendees are known to give the bereaved family the funds.
A Jehovah's Witness obituary typically includes basic information about the deceased, such as their name, age, date of birth, and date of death. It may also mention their association with the Jehovah's Witness faith and any significant contributions they made to the community or congregation. Additionally, it may include details about funeral arrangements or instructions for donations in lieu of flowers.
The Funeral grossed $1,412,799 worldwide.
That is strickly a business issue between the person who owns the property and the Jehovah's Witness. I am not sure why the matter of the person's religion comes into the picture, but evidentally the asker of this question is not sure if somehow the religious beliefs have an effect on the situation. The answer is that unless there is some other part of this that is not stated in the question, the Witness should have no objection to being hired to perform a service, such as removal of a tree from a property, as long as the owner of the property is involved in the transaction.
The Funeral grossed $1,212,799 in the domestic market.
"Lieu of flowers" in an obituary means that the family is requesting that instead of sending flowers for the funeral, mourners can make a donation to a specified charity or cause in memory of the deceased. It is a way for family members to honor their loved one's memory through charitable giving.
Your Witness - 1949 Murder for Money was released on: USA: 12 March 1950
Witness grossed $65,532,576 in the domestic market.
Death at a Funeral grossed $48,977,233 worldwide.
Death at a Funeral grossed $42,739,347 in the domestic market.
Four Weddings and a Funeral grossed $242,895,809 worldwide.