I spent $170 on a floral spray for a loved relative who's funeral I could not attend. I placed the order with the florist recommended by the funeral home and they seemed very accommodating.
After speaking with most of the relatives who did attend the funeral, nobody recalls seeing these flowers or my card. I called the florist and they later told me they had the receipt and the delivery driver specifically remembers delivering them.
I'm not a wealthy woman and the flowers being there meant a lot to me. I don't want to hurt the florist financially if they did what I paid them to do, but don't I deserve some sort of refund if they didn't?
This is all the information I have, so I have to make a decision based on what I've written. I'm considering filing an investigation request with my credit card company to have the charges reversed.
If no one saw the flowers did they exist?
Those things sometimes get mishandled at the funeral home. You could dispute the charge, but they will offer a signed receipt. The burden of proof is on you, and you have no proof.
fitness
Monday, August 3, 2009
How does one give/take flowers to a graveside service?
can i purchase cut flowers and just bring them wrapped?
Or will a florist deliver to the graveyard?
Or do i have to go thru the funeral services folks (that are driving the body to the graveyard in a hearse from a distant city)
There is no funeral or memorial service happening (there has been a viewing in another city)
I don't want anything socially awkward but i didn't send flowers to the viewing...The flowers are from a big group, my brothers, me, my mom; all our famlies.
I want the answer for what would be socially normal for american christians. the expected etiquette.
I know i can actually do absolutely anything i want.
How does one give/take flowers to a graveside service?
If you are going to attend the funeral / graveside service yes bring flowers with you to lay on the grave or casket.( if that is your thing..)
If you will not be attending the ceremony and would like to show your respect and condolences I feel that you should send the flowers to the family. The florist can deliver them to the house .. give the name and address details. As for having them sent to the graveside Im not too sure about that.. who is going to lay them for you?
Alot of times there is a request .. " in lieu of flowers a donation" .. to a charity of the family's choice... this is always nice and what I prefer to do.
I do this because of what my grandmother said before she died. " please dont bring me flowers when I die, Im not going to be there to enjoy them."
I still every so often bring flowers to her grave but its usually wild flowers that I pick out of the garden. Those were her favorites.
Flowers are a nice sentiment, but I would send them to the family to enjoy instead of to the grave to just sit there.
Reply:If you are making a trip to the graveside to show respect, carrying flowers would be appropriate. If you are not actually going to the gravesite, you can request a delivery by the florist. (Have all the information...name, site #, etc. available for the florist).
Reply:Sometimes cemeteries have their own rules. If the funeral hasn't occured yet, the florist would probably deliver them to the funeral director, who would bring them along. If it's over %26amp; you want to bring them yourself, ask the cemetary what there rules are.
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Or will a florist deliver to the graveyard?
Or do i have to go thru the funeral services folks (that are driving the body to the graveyard in a hearse from a distant city)
There is no funeral or memorial service happening (there has been a viewing in another city)
I don't want anything socially awkward but i didn't send flowers to the viewing...The flowers are from a big group, my brothers, me, my mom; all our famlies.
I want the answer for what would be socially normal for american christians. the expected etiquette.
I know i can actually do absolutely anything i want.
How does one give/take flowers to a graveside service?
If you are going to attend the funeral / graveside service yes bring flowers with you to lay on the grave or casket.( if that is your thing..)
If you will not be attending the ceremony and would like to show your respect and condolences I feel that you should send the flowers to the family. The florist can deliver them to the house .. give the name and address details. As for having them sent to the graveside Im not too sure about that.. who is going to lay them for you?
Alot of times there is a request .. " in lieu of flowers a donation" .. to a charity of the family's choice... this is always nice and what I prefer to do.
I do this because of what my grandmother said before she died. " please dont bring me flowers when I die, Im not going to be there to enjoy them."
I still every so often bring flowers to her grave but its usually wild flowers that I pick out of the garden. Those were her favorites.
Flowers are a nice sentiment, but I would send them to the family to enjoy instead of to the grave to just sit there.
Reply:If you are making a trip to the graveside to show respect, carrying flowers would be appropriate. If you are not actually going to the gravesite, you can request a delivery by the florist. (Have all the information...name, site #, etc. available for the florist).
Reply:Sometimes cemeteries have their own rules. If the funeral hasn't occured yet, the florist would probably deliver them to the funeral director, who would bring them along. If it's over %26amp; you want to bring them yourself, ask the cemetary what there rules are.
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Whats a creative or different present to deliver to girl or guy other than flowers.?
Vermont Teddy Bear....always nice and can be customized...
Whats a creative or different present to deliver to girl or guy other than flowers.?
I always like to try and think of something personal that someone will regularly use and hopefully think of me when they use it.
super nanny
Whats a creative or different present to deliver to girl or guy other than flowers.?
I always like to try and think of something personal that someone will regularly use and hopefully think of me when they use it.
super nanny
Do you know where i can buy cheap flowers to send?
I'm trying to send my boyfriend flowers and i dont want to spend $100 to send him some. so does any one know of a website or place i ca get affordable flowers to send? please help me...i want to deliver them to a city called fairview heights illinois... i need help! please
Do you know where i can buy cheap flowers to send?
There are several grocery stores with florists in the area of Fairview Hts. You might start there. Flowers around Valentines Day are going to be high no matter who you try, so perhaps an alternate gift idea might be in order.
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Reply:schnuks, roses + delivery about 40-50 dollars. I do it every year
skin disease
Do you know where i can buy cheap flowers to send?
There are several grocery stores with florists in the area of Fairview Hts. You might start there. Flowers around Valentines Day are going to be high no matter who you try, so perhaps an alternate gift idea might be in order.
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Reply:schnuks, roses + delivery about 40-50 dollars. I do it every year
skin disease
Friday, July 31, 2009
Sending flowers?
I'm making a flower boquet for mother's day. I want it delivered. How do I do that w/ my OWN bouqet?!
Sending flowers?
It’s a wonderful gift idea.
Here is how you can do it. Find a local box supplier; you need to get a vertical box which is just a bit longer then the length of you bouquet. I will include a vase (one with a thicker glass) to hold the flowers so that they don't move too much. Sprinkle some water and cover with floral paper. Get couple gel ice pack from your local medical store and freeze them well. Now place the vase with the flowers and the frozen ice packs in the box. Make sure you secure the ice packs and vase by a tape or something and use next day air with FedEx OR DHL.
Hope this helps.
It might get bit expensive. You might want to check out gitfblooms.com for Mother's Day delivery. I just now suggested the same site to someone else.
Reply:If it's a live bouquet %26amp; needs to go "same day," DHL will do it, but it'll cost you a LOT (hundreds.) If it's preserved/dried, UPS, FedEx, DHL or any number of the other delivery services (or the USPS, if you're in America,) can help you.
nanny
Sending flowers?
It’s a wonderful gift idea.
Here is how you can do it. Find a local box supplier; you need to get a vertical box which is just a bit longer then the length of you bouquet. I will include a vase (one with a thicker glass) to hold the flowers so that they don't move too much. Sprinkle some water and cover with floral paper. Get couple gel ice pack from your local medical store and freeze them well. Now place the vase with the flowers and the frozen ice packs in the box. Make sure you secure the ice packs and vase by a tape or something and use next day air with FedEx OR DHL.
Hope this helps.
It might get bit expensive. You might want to check out gitfblooms.com for Mother's Day delivery. I just now suggested the same site to someone else.
Reply:If it's a live bouquet %26amp; needs to go "same day," DHL will do it, but it'll cost you a LOT (hundreds.) If it's preserved/dried, UPS, FedEx, DHL or any number of the other delivery services (or the USPS, if you're in America,) can help you.
nanny
Ordering flowers from FTD, is it a scam?
has anybody had a bad experience with FTD..do they really mail the flowers on time like they say? i read on here that FTD stands for "forget to deliver".
is ftd a scam or a legit flower company?
Ordering flowers from FTD, is it a scam?
Forget FTD and all the other on line flower people like Teleflora and others. They are generally NOT reliable! If you wish to send flowers, go to or call a local florist who can take your order and contact a florist in the town where the delivery will be made. This is the safest most reliable way.
Reply:I've ordered flowers from FTD after looking at the various pics of arrangements they have. The flowers that show up are often of poor quality for some reason. So I gave up on FTD and now just Google a florist in the town where I want them sent and order that way. I have even called the florist, told them to look at a pic of a bouquet on FTD's website, and they have made it perfectly!
So my advice, don't do FTD. Go to a local. You'll get a better deal. Just google florist and whatever town they are supposed to go.
Reply:FTD is legit but they're not very reliable. I've heard several accounts of how they don't deliver.
A co-worker of mine got flowers for Valentine's Day from her boyfriend about 2-3 weeks before the actual date!!! And a friend of mine paid extra $ to ensure delivery on Valentine's Day %26amp; they didn't deliver the flowers until the following day.
Don't order from FTD!
Reply:They are legit. I've used FTD florists many times.
Reply:FTD is a national association of florists. You order the flowers in your town. Your local florist picks up the phone and call the city where you want the flowers delivered. In that city a florist makes up the boquet and delivers it. They pay a fee to FTD from the amount you pay.
The only problem I have heard of is sometimes the quality of flowers at the recipient florist are not as good as advertised. If you are really leary get the reciever to photograph the boquet and send you the pic.
Shoes
is ftd a scam or a legit flower company?
Ordering flowers from FTD, is it a scam?
Forget FTD and all the other on line flower people like Teleflora and others. They are generally NOT reliable! If you wish to send flowers, go to or call a local florist who can take your order and contact a florist in the town where the delivery will be made. This is the safest most reliable way.
Reply:I've ordered flowers from FTD after looking at the various pics of arrangements they have. The flowers that show up are often of poor quality for some reason. So I gave up on FTD and now just Google a florist in the town where I want them sent and order that way. I have even called the florist, told them to look at a pic of a bouquet on FTD's website, and they have made it perfectly!
So my advice, don't do FTD. Go to a local. You'll get a better deal. Just google florist and whatever town they are supposed to go.
Reply:FTD is legit but they're not very reliable. I've heard several accounts of how they don't deliver.
A co-worker of mine got flowers for Valentine's Day from her boyfriend about 2-3 weeks before the actual date!!! And a friend of mine paid extra $ to ensure delivery on Valentine's Day %26amp; they didn't deliver the flowers until the following day.
Don't order from FTD!
Reply:They are legit. I've used FTD florists many times.
Reply:FTD is a national association of florists. You order the flowers in your town. Your local florist picks up the phone and call the city where you want the flowers delivered. In that city a florist makes up the boquet and delivers it. They pay a fee to FTD from the amount you pay.
The only problem I have heard of is sometimes the quality of flowers at the recipient florist are not as good as advertised. If you are really leary get the reciever to photograph the boquet and send you the pic.
Shoes
What kind of gift would you get for a guy to be ordered and delivered with-in three days?
This is a very masculine guy who is a world renowned classical musician his birthday is in 3 days and I don’t have time to send anything by post so I need to order something and have it delivered. What kind of gift would you send a guy you love? He is g0y so not into gender bending or anything. This is a guy who is very refined yet very masculine. I am at a loss as to what to order. I don’t want to do flowers because that seems too girly. What do you guys think? He is into organic foods and doesn't drink so a bottle of wine is out of the question. Beer is also out. Please help I am at a loss.
What kind of gift would you get for a guy to be ordered and delivered with-in three days?
You have the wrong impression of flowers...they are nice for all...but why not a really nice potted plant...it will remind him of you everyday, needs only minimal care, and will last a long time. These are the kinds of gifts I prefer...ones that keep on giving. I have plants here at the house that, everytime I see them, I think of the person and circumstance(s) that I recieved them..always brings a smile and warm feeling. Good luck and love.
Reply:a plant is great but how about a miniature fruit producing one- - you can actually pick of tiny oranges.
a delivery of organic specialties: coffee, tea, jams, bread, gourmet popcorn, crackers, nuts, cheese, sausage, your choice. Report It
Reply:From your description; give him a gift that will remind him of you; when the two of you are apart from each other. Perhaps a jersey from his favorite sports team. Maybe perhaps an online food basket/goodies basket would suffice such as Harry and David's:
http://www.harryanddavid.com.
They can provide you with tons of cookies, fruits, crackers, chocolates, etc....
Reply:http://www.tree2mydoor.com/products/prod...
Thats the only thing I can think of
Reply:A gift card for a very nice restaurant or a specialty men's shop.
Reply:AN ONLINE GIFT CARD.....IT CAN BE USED ANYWHERE FOR ANYTHING.....ITS A GIFT CARD FROM MASTER CHARGE OR WHEREEVER
Reply:well you said he is a classical musician have you looked online to see if there are any classical concerts in the area where he is at? Maybe if so, you could get him tickets. For my man I usually buy him video games because that is what he into and that is what he enjoys or tools, a lot guys are happy with tools but I am sure anything that you get him he will love since it is coming from the heart, by the way if you order something sometimes they offer 2nd day delivery. Good luck :-)
Reply:Get him a nice watch.
Reply:Be careful with the classical music. I am a classical guy, and are we ever hard to please. I mean the CD or concert has to be *exactly* what he likes. You can't imagine how picky we are about this stuff. But if you are sure its what he wants (hes said so) it would be dead on.
Sapphire cuff-links...ahhh yeah!
Reply:omaha steaks?...Gift certificates...spa certificate for a sports manicure and hair cut...cologne...wallet...a engraved clock...picture frame...engraved pen...check out things remembered...
Reply:I would order him an Apple Ipod...and on the back of it you can have a little love message put on it for free!!!
Reply:Artisan cheeses, maybe?
Restaurant gift certificates are my fall-back position for guys. It's basically buying him a nice night out. I'd assume if he's a musician he's in a metropolitan area. Find out what the hot restaurant is at the moment and make reservations.
Reply:I don't want your stinkin' points...but thanks for the 2 right now!
[starts laughing at the 'g0y' comment]
Reply:What about organic wines? They do exist.
www.theorganicwinecompany.com
Reply:Mail him dry ingredients that you have a recipe for and you have the other ingredients that go with his. Leave a note saying: if you want to know what this tastes like, call me cuz I have the other half of the recipe and want to cook it for ya! Something healthy with chicken is a must.
Reply:1-You could send his favorite cologne
2-A tie
3-Collection of classical music cd's
4-A decor; such as a statue or a carving
ummm...running out of ideas
Reply:Order him something nice and personalized.. www.redenvelope.com has alot of really nice things.
loan
What kind of gift would you get for a guy to be ordered and delivered with-in three days?
You have the wrong impression of flowers...they are nice for all...but why not a really nice potted plant...it will remind him of you everyday, needs only minimal care, and will last a long time. These are the kinds of gifts I prefer...ones that keep on giving. I have plants here at the house that, everytime I see them, I think of the person and circumstance(s) that I recieved them..always brings a smile and warm feeling. Good luck and love.
Reply:a plant is great but how about a miniature fruit producing one- - you can actually pick of tiny oranges.
a delivery of organic specialties: coffee, tea, jams, bread, gourmet popcorn, crackers, nuts, cheese, sausage, your choice. Report It
Reply:From your description; give him a gift that will remind him of you; when the two of you are apart from each other. Perhaps a jersey from his favorite sports team. Maybe perhaps an online food basket/goodies basket would suffice such as Harry and David's:
http://www.harryanddavid.com.
They can provide you with tons of cookies, fruits, crackers, chocolates, etc....
Reply:http://www.tree2mydoor.com/products/prod...
Thats the only thing I can think of
Reply:A gift card for a very nice restaurant or a specialty men's shop.
Reply:AN ONLINE GIFT CARD.....IT CAN BE USED ANYWHERE FOR ANYTHING.....ITS A GIFT CARD FROM MASTER CHARGE OR WHEREEVER
Reply:well you said he is a classical musician have you looked online to see if there are any classical concerts in the area where he is at? Maybe if so, you could get him tickets. For my man I usually buy him video games because that is what he into and that is what he enjoys or tools, a lot guys are happy with tools but I am sure anything that you get him he will love since it is coming from the heart, by the way if you order something sometimes they offer 2nd day delivery. Good luck :-)
Reply:Get him a nice watch.
Reply:Be careful with the classical music. I am a classical guy, and are we ever hard to please. I mean the CD or concert has to be *exactly* what he likes. You can't imagine how picky we are about this stuff. But if you are sure its what he wants (hes said so) it would be dead on.
Sapphire cuff-links...ahhh yeah!
Reply:omaha steaks?...Gift certificates...spa certificate for a sports manicure and hair cut...cologne...wallet...a engraved clock...picture frame...engraved pen...check out things remembered...
Reply:I would order him an Apple Ipod...and on the back of it you can have a little love message put on it for free!!!
Reply:Artisan cheeses, maybe?
Restaurant gift certificates are my fall-back position for guys. It's basically buying him a nice night out. I'd assume if he's a musician he's in a metropolitan area. Find out what the hot restaurant is at the moment and make reservations.
Reply:I don't want your stinkin' points...but thanks for the 2 right now!
[starts laughing at the 'g0y' comment]
Reply:What about organic wines? They do exist.
www.theorganicwinecompany.com
Reply:Mail him dry ingredients that you have a recipe for and you have the other ingredients that go with his. Leave a note saying: if you want to know what this tastes like, call me cuz I have the other half of the recipe and want to cook it for ya! Something healthy with chicken is a must.
Reply:1-You could send his favorite cologne
2-A tie
3-Collection of classical music cd's
4-A decor; such as a statue or a carving
ummm...running out of ideas
Reply:Order him something nice and personalized.. www.redenvelope.com has alot of really nice things.
loan
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