In Lieu of Flowers
What is the etiquette to express sympathy without flowers?
Have you ever noticed some families request donations “in lieu of flowers” after a loved one passes? This is becoming quite common, but some mourners have expressed disappointment that they’ve been discouraged from expressing their sympathy with a floral tribute.
In this podcast Michael Lynch discusses alternative approaches to this dilemma and some suggestions of the language that could be used in funeral notices.