Flowers, No Flowers, and Memorials


Many people would like to show their condolences by remembering the deceased with flowers or a contribution to the deceased church or favorite charity.


If the decision is not made prior to death it falls on the family to decide if "no flowers" will be requested or where memorials should be sent. Some choose "no flowers" (this generally does not include the casket spray, that is normally purchased by the family) because they feel that a more appropriate memorial gift would be one that supported the church or charity that was important to the deceased in life.


Immanuel, like most churches, has a Memorial Fund out of which special items are purchased at the church council's discretion as special needs arise.