Jehovah witness death/funeral??

i have a friend/co-worker and he mother was just killed in a car accident...they are witnesses... what is the etiquete when it comes to condolences... is sending flowers acceptable?? i know that they don't celebrate any holidays and stuff, but we at work would like to send flowers or something... what about a card too?? if someone could help i would appriciate it..thx!
Jehovah witness death/funeral??
I am sure the family would much appreciate a card and flowers (just avoid any cards with a cross on them) - you dont have to but as a Jehovah's Witness we don't believe Jesus died on a Cross - When a couple of my friends died last year - well, it was my friends dad's who died - one died from cancer the other died suddenly through ill health i know both families requested that instead of buying flowers people use the money they would've paid for the flowers as a donation to either the Hospital their loved one was being cared at or a charity related to their illness. But if you do not know this information then in all honesty they would really appreciate your kind thoughts with the card and flowers. Death is the most unnatural thing that any of us who remain have to deal with, we grieve just as much as the rest. But our hope is different to other religious beliefs. But you are not asking about our beliefs so i won't go there, but if you want to know further feel free to email me.
Reply:thanks for caring. I am so sorry to hear the sad news. yes you can send flowers and a card. we do have a memorial for the person who died. if you go to the kingdom hall, you do not have to wear black
Reply:First, thanks for asking.



Secondly, yes flowers are fine, unless the bereaved have REALLY bad allergies:D



I suffered 2 deaths recently, I appreciated any genuine polite gestures.
Reply:yes you can give your condolences and give a card and flowers and card.
Reply:It is perfectly acceptable to send flowers and a card. But you might want to visit or call the family, because that would be appreciated. I have been to a few funerals mind you, that when the obituary was announced in the paper, the family requested a donation be made to charity in lieu of flowers.



Also the service is straight forward, a bible based talk normally for the benefit of comforting and consoling the family. Dress smart, and tasteful but you don't need to wear black or a hat or anything like that.
Reply:You can send flowers and a card. There is no dress requirement (IE: You don't have to go buy something black, nor do you have to by a dress if you don't own one).



I am sorry about their being killed. It is always sad especially when younger ones.



Love and hugs,

Debbie