THE LIVING CAN ENJOY FUNERAL FLOWERS

Dear Heloise: Martha D., in Southfield, Michigan, missed the point about flowers at a funeral in a recent column of yours. Of course, the dead person can’t “appreciate the beauty,” But family and friends are comforted by the fragrant, lovely gestures of sympathy! -- Lisa N., in Idaho

Lisa, yes, this is true. I also enjoy sending a plant or flowers to people while they were alive. If I went to visit someone and stayed at their home, I always sent flowers, which I arranged to have delivered after my departure with a note thanking my host and/or hostess.

I hoped it would remind them of the nice time we enjoyed and thank them for their hospitality. It was just intended as a nice thing to do in addition to my hostess gift. -- Heloise

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