Sympathy Flowers

In ancient times, flowers were used for various purposes besides being tokens of respect. What was one of these uses?

• Medicinal purposes

• As currency

• For construction

• As weapons

When did the practice of embalming become popular?

• In ancient Egypt

• During the Renaissance

• In the 19th century

• In the 21st century

What role did 'Flower Ladies' play in Mid-Western funeral practices?

• They were responsible for arranging flowers at the funeral.

• They led the funeral procession.

• They were in charge of the funeral music.

• They provided food for the mourners.

What is one purpose of sympathy flowers according to the text?

• To express condolences

• To celebrate a birthday

• To decorate a wedding

• To announce a birth

Flowers contribute to the dignity of a funeral service by:

• providing a sense of peace and beauty

• acting as a distraction

• serving as a food source

• being a symbol of wealth

Flowers help balance the heaviness and sadness of death by:

• providing a sense of peace and beauty

• reminding us of the cycle of life

• offering a distraction from grief

• all of the above

What are sympathy designs?

• Pieces sent to the funeral home

• Permanent flowers prepared for cemetery

• Both A and B

• None of the above.

Which of the following is a type of sympathy design?

• A) Pieces sent to the funeral home

• B) Permanent flowers prepared for cemetery

• C) Wedding bouquets

• D) Birthday arrangements

Sympathy designs are important to florists because:

• they help express emotions and condolences.

• they are the most profitable designs.

• they require less time to create.

• they are easy to transport.

Customers usually contact a florist for sympathy designs by:

• calling the florist directly

• sending an email

• visiting the florist's website

• using a mobile app