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Funeral Gifts

In addition to sending flowers for funeral services, other types of funeral gifts can be considered.  You can choose to send such items as sympathy gift baskets filled with fruit, gourmet meats or health products; framed photos, plants or personalized items. Even contributing to a charity in the name of the deceased or the family is a wonderful gesture that benefits a cause.

There are several online merchants who provide appropriate gifts that pay tribute to the memory of the deceased and provide comfort to a family in grief. Many merchants also provide Last Minute Gifts including fast delivery of such items as fresh fruit, flowers, gourmet food, cakes, bouquets, plants, balloons and more. Keep in mind that gourmet food gift baskets are not just for adults. A gift basket filled with popcorn and cookies can accommodate any children that will be present.  Below are some suggested gift items offered by various merchants online:

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Sympathy baskets packed with gourmet foods, fresh fruits, coffee, tea or other caring items, sympathy baskets can offer encouragement and inspiration. At times of bereavement. a beautifully packaged, visually uplifting sympathy basket can touch the heart and deliver your message of condolence, thoughtfulness and respect. Sympathy baskets are the perfect gift delivered to the home or office. Some types of Sympathy Baskets include Fresh Fruit Baskets, Gourmet Food Baskets, Cheese and Wine Baskets, Tea & Coffee Baskets, Dessert Baskets and Chocolates and Candy Baskets.

FRESH FRUIT BASKETS - Deliver the best of the harvest with delicious fruit baskets consisting of orchard-fresh apples, pears, cantaloupes and more. To arrange for a fresh fruit basket as a funeral gift, see the following suggested merchants: Just Flowers Fruit Baskets GiftTree Sympathy Fruit Baskets 1800 Flowers Fruit Baskets Mrs. Fields Gourmet Fruit From You Flowers Fruit Baskets






GOURMET FOOD BASKETS - Select from an array of Gourmet Gift baskets filled with artisan cheeses, imported chocolates and more, you will find the right gift for every food lover on your list. To arrange for a gourmet food basket as a funeral gift, see the following suggested merchants: Just Flowers Gourmet Foods GiftTree Gourmet Gift Baskets 1800 Flowers Gourmet Foods From You Flowers Gourmet Baskets






CHEESE & WINE BASKETS - Pamper palates with Wine and Cheese baskets filled with California wines, international cheeses and tasty accompaniments are an elegant way to show you care. To arrange for a cheese and/or wine basket as a funeral gift, see the following suggested merchants: GiftTree Wine Gift Baskets 1800 Flowers Cheese & Wine Baskets From You Flowers Cheese & Wine Baskets






TEA, COFFEE and NUT BASKETS - Find a basket filled with a variety of black, flavored and herbal tea's, coffees, nuts and so much more! To arrange for a tea, coffee or nut basket arrangement as a funeral gift, see the following suggested merchants: Just Because Gift Baskets From You Flowers Coffee Baskets






CAKES & DESSERTS - Put the finishing touch on any occasion with a selection of tasty cake and cookie gift baskets featuring an assortment of cheesecakes, gingerbread goodies and more. View a large selection of cake and desserts items to offer as a funeral gift, see the following suggested merchants: Just Flowers Cakes and Desserts 1800 Flowers Desserts Bake Me a Wish Cakes & Desserts






CHOCOLATES & CANDY GIFT BASKETS - Send sweet thoughts with a basket filled with decadent treats. Choose from baskets assortments of chocolate-covered strawberries, boxed chocolates and more To arrange a chocolates & candy filled basket arrangement to offer as a funeral gift, see the following suggested merchants: GiftTree Chocolate and Sweet Gifts 1800 Flowers Chocolates Just Because Gift Baskets - Chocolates From You Flowers Chocolates

Balloons - Some people offer to arrange for personalized balloon or balloon, flowers and teddy bear funeral gifts, especially in cases of memorials or loving tribute to a child or infant. If you desire this type of gift, you may consider the following merchants: Just Flowers Balloons GiftTree.com

Plants - To view plant arrangements to offer as a funeral gift, see the following suggested merchants: Just Flowers Plants GiftTree House Plants and Dish Gardens 1800 Flowers Plants From You Flowers Sympathy Flowers & Plants

According to Emily Post, with their beauty, color and scent, flowers serve as graceful tribute to the deceased. While roses, lilies, carnations and other traditional choices have never gone out of style, arrangements that are more personalized and dramatic are increasingly common. Here are some examples of what you could send:

Some merchants offer personalized funeral gifts items that can be presented to family members or friends. Many items can be personalized as a permanent memorial or reminder of the deceased. Some of the suggested items include candles, jewelry, jewelry boxes, photo frames, etc. You can find personalized funeral gifts with the following merchants:

• GiftTree
• Isabella
• SF Music Box
• Personal Creations

Funeral Gift Ideas If you are still undecided about what to offer as a gift, but want to show our care and concern, browse merchants websites. Many sites are designed with gift idea sections that may be of great assistance to you to appropriately convey your sincerest sympathies:

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