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Means to Express Sympathy Funeral Etiquette The main purpose of having a funeral is for people to express their?love and respect?to the deceased and to get some personal? closure?and healing. Sending a floral tribute is a very appropriate way of expressing sympathy to the family of the deceased. Flowers express a feeling of life and beauty and offer much comfort to the family. Flowers In many countries worldwide, chrysanthemums are traditionally used in funeral floral arrangements.? Double chrysanthemums are also popular since they can be used for pillows, massed wreaths very easily. Roses are a very popular funeral flower because of their striking beauty.? White roses are the most traditional flower used and yellow are frequently used as well. Mass Cards Mass cards can be sent either by Catholic or non-Catholic friends.?The offering of prayers is a valued expression of sympathy to a Catholic family.?The mass cards given to the family as an indication of understanding, faith and compassion. (向死者家属发出的为死者作弥撒的)弥撒通知单 Sympathy Cards Sending a card of sympathy, even if you are only an acquaintance, is appropriate. It means so much to the family members to know they are in good thoughts. The card should be in good taste and in keeping with your relationship to the family of the deceased. Sympathy Expressions Usually at the end of the funeral service, the family will make themselves available, perhaps in the form of a lineup, in order that other friends and neighbors or colleagues can shake hands and offer their condolences and their sympathies. Just?a warm hug will be appreciated.