Friend's mum has passed away - should I send flowers?

noonesperfect

When my Mum died my best friend sent me a planted basket. I was able to split the basket and replant then keep plants as some didn't last as well as others. It was a long-lasting reminder of her thoughtfulness.
I know what you mean about others setting you off, it happens to me too.
It's only because you care....

sticher

I have to say that when my Mum died last year I received a couple of bouquets from friends (as well as cards) and I was very touched that they did this. It made me realise that there were people thinking of me and this gave me some comfort.

I do agree though that it needn't be flowers although I love flowers so appreciated them.

I don't think it matters that you break down when you see someone crying (I'm the same) but even that actually helped me (not that I cry in public) as I realised that those people felt for me too.

Your friend has a good friend in you.

dotchas

I think flowers are a lovely idea,i know I appreciated flowers/plants when my Mum passed.
Also make sure she knows you are there for her at anytime.After the funeral people fade away and that can be hardest.

kezz

Hi, I lost my mum 3 years ago. My family and I really appreciated all the flowers and cards we received. It was a comfort.
A couple of people also made my dad dinners and cakes and it did very much help in a practical way too.
Whatever you decide to do will be the right thing as you obviously care about your friend and that is what matters.
Kerry x

Loretta

I think that no one really know what to do when someone dies but if your first thought was to send your friend flowers and a card that is the right thing for you to do

Sometimes it is best not to think to long or too hard, the first thing that you think of in these difficult circumstances is the right thing

LouBlue

beachbeth wrote: »

I have a lovely friend who's mum has just died after suffering from lung cancer. She was in her 70's and she still has her dad. She is obviously upset and her husband rang to tell me the news. I will speak to her later in the week and have sent her a text to say we are thinking about her.

I'd like to send her a sympathy card and perhaps some flowers. Is this the right thing to do though? Its hard to know what the right thing is. I can't go to the funeral but I will obviously send a wreath once I know the details, I just wanted to send her something now.

You are obviously a very caring person.

My dear mum passed away suddenly three months ago. I received lovely cards but the nicest thing I got was a pot plant, it was a rose, from my sis' OH's mum. She sent one to me and to my 2 sisters. She knew my mum lived for her garden and she wanted us all to have something that would grow and remind us of her.