What is an appropriate (but cheap) offer for a funeral?

Hello, I just found out that sending flowers to a funeral that I cannot attend costs at least $60 from FTD. I don't want to go with a florist that I do not trust since I won't be able to see the flowers when they arrive. Is there an offering I can send that costs $30 or less? I don't make that much money nor did I know the deceased. But he was the brother of a friend of mine. Thanks for your help.

What is an appropriate (but cheap) offer for a funeral?
Sending a card would be more than fine in this case, don't feel pressured to do something. The thought means the most in a time like this.
Reply:well public aid help with 200.0 its not much but you have 2 ask them 1st!!!everything will be like 4000.00 or less dont spend to much make it simple say a speach and he will be happy in heaven that at least you got him one!!
Reply:Even if you order something from FTD.com a florist that you don't trust will still be making your order. FTD just takes the order and passes it onto one of their member florists. The pictures that you see on their site are only selections. The arrangment that you actually get could be much, much different than the one pictured based on the selection that the florist has on hand.





I would just send an arrangement to your friends home after the funeral. This is more personal and they will appreciate the fact that you were thinking of them. Even better, you could pick up a small european garden from a florist and deliver it to your friend.
Reply:If you don't want to be too cheap, I would say send a card or make your own floral arrangement and take it to the funeral parlor before the funeral or take it to the home of the deceased and give your condolences with a card if you can't stay and visit.
Reply:It's not really necissary if you didn't know the deceased that well.
Reply:Have you considered a living plant? Those are usually less expensive and most people appreciate them more as it's something that they will have years from now as a remembrance of their loved one. Otherwise I would send a card. I'm sure the family could use the monetary gift as well.......especially if was an unexpected death with no insurance monies.
Reply:I would buy a 10.00 potted plant and a sympathy card, and give it to your friend. Or you can make a donation for as little as 5.00 to any organization in the deceased person's name - and they will send a card to let the family know that you made this donation, but they will not tell how make you gave.
Reply:Just send them a card with your deepest sympathies and wish them well. That's what I did when I attended my friend Adam's funeral. He was killed in Afghanistan in August of 2006. He was 23, he passed two weeks before his 24th b-day.
Reply:It's not neccessary since you didn't know him personally. Send them a card; it means more.
Reply:Check around with other florists. Or you could just send a card expressing your condolences.

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