Money Or Flowers

Hi Bing I prefer to give Flowers as well but I suppose if the Money is needed more then that is what I would give, but I would also get just a small bunch of Flowers to nothing expensive but something that will be there for the Grave

I would try my best to give them both..but if I have to choose I'd give money because it can be of great help, unless they are already rich.. Flowers aren't very expensive though, we have a garden here so we can give flowers anytime.

unless the family is very poor, i dont think money is a very good idea. it seems sort of greedy to me.

It really depends on the family and what they really need. If they're not financially strapped then I'd give the deceased flowers however, if they are financially strapped then I'd give the family money to help with the burial. So it just depends on what the family needs.

in my country people always give flowers. money only familiars that are close and offer themselves to help.. but we dont usually give money. but flowers. i agree that flowers is good to give. shows that we feel sorry for what happened and will remember the person =) about money sure if someone needs money and asked me i wouldt refuse :) but give it just like that i dont know if i could. the person could feel worse if i went and gave money.

if i don't have enough budget to give both, i prefer to give them money it could be a big help for them...but if i have enough money as much as possible i would give them both..money and flowers..

In event of one passing, who say may not of been too well off, financially, I would want to send money to the family to help with the inevitable events to follow. Memorials are not cheap. A Casket alone is a major cost. In the past month I was prompted to send money but was said that this is not proper etiquette. I would assume that that would depend on who was funding the memorial I suppose. Personally, I would rather send flowers, as I agree that it is a kind jester that may instill peace and relaxation in event of a wake. However, if I could I would want to donate to the funds necessary but also flowers.

Hi bing, Many people feel that a lot of flowers is simply a waste of money, and even when the family has money they ask that people donate to a charity instead of giving flowers. I guess it depends on how someone feels about such things. I always give flowers if it is a relative. Blessings

In my country it is not used to give money to the family, at least in the circle where I move. I hardly know some of the very poor people´s customs in intomate issues. But what I usually do is to bring a red rose to put over the coffin and send money to the charity where my heart is: a foundation to help children with cancer.

in my country there is no one giving money or flower, we are help the other to make a ceremony to make ceremony to help ease the burden. but i think money is more good than flower although flower make a good atmosphere. but like, better give two of theme..