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 Funeral Gifts besides flowers

Flowers as  funeral gifts have become the norm in society, yet people, feel that there are more durable and lasting gifts besides flowers at a funeral. It is message of sympathy that you want to convey, that it is a long lasting support and affinity.

People want  funeral gifts that have significant meeting, that it is durable. Flowers fade all too quickly. People want an expression of solidarity that will last. Here are a no. of funeral gifts that I feel do that.

Memorial Trees

A memorial tree gift can last a 1000 years, depending on the tree and circumstances. It is as a long a funeral gift that has great meaning and symbolism. Memorial tree gifts come with a signed certificate of planting and a name plaque is created as well for the tree.

Personalised Candles

Candles are traditionally associated with faith and spirituality. Personalised candles with Celtic Crosses or designs embossed on them. A personal message of sympathy can be added to the candle as well. These candles are very much a feature piece. Besides flowers, these are one of the more popular funeral gifts.

Sundials

The Sundial has long given us direction and pointers. It shows us how our lives are also part of and guided by the greater forces of nature. Sundials with messages of sympathy can be mounted in the garden. Maybe as a memorial garden centerpiece. These sundials are funeral gifts besides flowers that will stand the test of time.

Memorial Plaques

Made from a variety of materials, memorial plaques can be made from wood, synthetic materials, stone or metal. There are a number of businesses that create some exceptionally beautiful memorial plaques, with carved Celtic symbols and other representations. These plaques can be hung on the wall. The stone ones are for setting in a garden or on a wall. As funeral gifts these plaques can be set besides flowers or other features in a memorial garden.

Flowers have a place in funerals but there are other gifts besides them, for one to consider.