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Sympathy Roses

Expressing sympathy can be one of the hardest things that you can do for another person, especially when they're in grief. You don't want to intrude on their privacy, but you do want them to know that you're thinking about them in their time of need. One way to do this is to send them a bouquet of sympathy roses, so that they know you're there in their corner, whenever they need you.

There's not really a "rose protocol" for comforting someone who's lost a loved one, but part of how you respond should depend on how your recipient is treating the loss. If nothing else occurs to you, you should go with your instincts. In most circumstances, you can't go wrong by sending them a selection of roses in a subdued color; white is always appropriate, especially if the person who passed away was a child, while soft pinks and peach colors can also be appropriate. If your friend is celebrating the life of the person they've lost, bring on the color: flaming oranges, yellows and reds are ideal for a wake.

Of course, you can send sympathy roses for other events besides funerals and memorial services. It can be difficult to lose a job, for example, especially in the current economic situation. A vase of roses can go a long way toward lifting someone's spirits and giving them the courage to face the job market, because they know for a fact that at least one person is on their side. Even if they kept their job but didn't get that promotion they were angling for, why not send some sympathy roses? We're all in this together, after all.

Sympathy roses are also a good idea for those times when a relationship ends disappointingly. A bright bouquet can make an excellent bandage while a heartbroken person waits to heal. While it won't repair the ache of a painful divorce, it might at least numb it a bit -- and for something like a short-term fling, it might be just the medicine that helps your friend or loved one shrug off their disappointment and jump back in the sea to look for another fish. Again, send them warm colors: dark pinks, oranges, peaches, reds, and yellows will help perk them up and make them want to face the day.

If the circumstances are appropriate (and you should be very careful with this), a bouquet of sympathy roses may be the time to tell someone you've admired from afar that you're available, when they're ready. If they're up on their rose symbolism, they'll know that if you send them red roses, you're feeling the pangs of love. Add a few purple roses, and they'll know you fell in love with them at first sight, and are hoping your relationship will grow. A green rose wouldn't be inappropriate here, since green roses symbolize growth, among other things.

Whatever sympathy roses you choose, be aware that you can get them in any quantity, color, or style from Mr. Roses, at a price you just can't beat. We own our own rose farm and ship to you direct, so you never have to deal with a middleman.