What to bring to a Buddhist Funeral?

My best friend's 27 year old brother passed away this passed Sunday. HIs funeral is on Saturday. They are Buddhist and I am Catholic. What is the appropriate gift to give to the family at a Buddhist Funeral? Like at a Catholic Funeral, you give a mass card or send flowers or make a donation in the deceased persons name. Any serious educated answers would be appreciated. Thanks.
What to bring to a Buddhist Funeral?
Call up his Buddhist Temple where the funeral will take place and ask them.



EDIT: Then call the funeral home. They are very experienced with all kinds of funerals and what would be appropriate to give. Or call any buddhist Temple and ask them.
Reply:My ex-mother-in-law is a Buddhist. All I know is this: do not send or bring cut flowers, since they suggest death. Bring or send live, potted flowers instead.
Reply:Actually it's okay to send cut flower to some buddhists funeral, it really depends what national / ethnical background your best friend has. If the family lived in your country for long time, any gifts of your tradition is acceptable, too. You need to give us more clue to get serious answers...



And I'm so sorry for your BF's big loss, your concerns will be a great help for your BF I'm absolutely sure..
Reply:Bringing yourself to show your sympathy is sufficient in any religion.
Reply:Give that guy a Wii, so he will be happy in his Buddhist After life.
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