In Indian culture, flowers are considered to mostly symbolize happiness and celebration for which reason flowers would not be sent to a Sikh funeral. (Though flowers may be used to make a garland for the deceased's body and/or picture of the deceased, it would be better to send flowers for that purpose and to let the family take care of that).
It's not a common practice to send flower at a Jewish funeral. The tradition is to provide food for the family as they're not supposed to do any work during the initial 7 days of mourning.
In communities that have kosher caterers, friends and relatives will often coordinate meals to be sent to the shiva house (house where the mourners stay). If you want to participate in this, you could check with other friends to find out how to contribute.
It is not appropriate to send flowers for a Muslim funeral. The family would only like for you attend the funeral with no gifts.
flowers are not appropriate for a Muslim funeral
gifts of food brought to the family home are fine
no they make a fire and burn the body so you'd be just supplying kindling
type of flowers should you send for Filipino funeral: calachuchi, white roses, orchids
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That's always a personal decision. I sent flowers to my exs funeral.
Flowers are considered joyful, which is inappropriate for a sad occasion.
Flowers sent to the wake are normally displayed at the funeral as well. Only one arrangement is needed.
you dont have to but its nice
* You would only send flowers to the widow or to the funeral service or both along with a sympathy card, but do not send flowers for their anniversary.
Yes, unless the family requests otherwise, flowers are sent to the funeraL home where the wake service takes place. They are then brought to the cemetery after the Funeral Mass, and placed by the body.
If the funeral is that of the children's other parent or a grandparent, it would be the right thing to do.
yes, it shows your appreciation
No - just send thank you notes to the person/company responsible for sending the flowers on behalf of everyone else.
If you are going to the funeral take flowers and a card if you are not going to the funeral just send a card, generally the food after a funeral is taken care of by the family and or those that are organizing the funeral.