Your Relationship Shapes the Tribute

Immediate family (spouse, children): Ground-standing baskets or heart-shaped pieces, placed closest to the altar. The heart form is reserved for the deepest bonds. Close friends and relatives: A fuller basket or a mid-sized standing spray, positioned in the front section. Colleagues and acquaintances: A standard standing spray or wreath, sent individually or collectively. Corporate tributes: A large standing spray in the company’s name—this is a visible gesture of institutional respect, not personal intimacy.

The guiding principle is never “the bigger, the better.” A piece that overshadows the family’s own tribute can be a faux pas.