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What year was the research study conducted by Virginia Polytechnic Institute?
What year was the research study conducted by Virginia Polytechnic Institute?
1990
What is considered an important expression of sympathy during funerals?
What is considered an important expression of sympathy during funerals?
- Cards
- Flowers (correct)
- Food
- Candles
Most consumers have never sent flowers to express their sympathy.
Most consumers have never sent flowers to express their sympathy.
False (B)
How do funeral directors perceive the role of flowers at funerals?
How do funeral directors perceive the role of flowers at funerals?
In the grieving process, receiving flowers from family and friends is considered to be an aid in the _____ process.
In the grieving process, receiving flowers from family and friends is considered to be an aid in the _____ process.
According to research, what effect do flowers have on worry and anxiety?
According to research, what effect do flowers have on worry and anxiety?
Flowers are considered to have a spiritual significance and symbolize eternal life.
Flowers are considered to have a spiritual significance and symbolize eternal life.
What do families often do with the flowers after the funeral services?
What do families often do with the flowers after the funeral services?
Match the following roles with their perspectives on flowers in funerals:
Match the following roles with their perspectives on flowers in funerals:
Study Notes
The Role of Flowers in Funerals and Bereavement
- 1990 Virginia Tech study, funded by the Society of American Florists and American Floral Endowment, explored the significance of flowers in funeral services and grief.
- Study involved interviews with funeral directors, grief therapists, consumers, and recently bereaved individuals.
- The vast majority of bereaved families purchase flowers for funeral services.
- Consumers frequently send flowers to express sympathy and comfort.
- Funeral directors view flowers as crucial expressions of sympathy; bereaved individuals find them comforting.
- Flowers serve as a comforting conversation starter among visitors to funeral homes.
- Families appreciate the flowers and accompanying cards.
- Grief therapists consider receiving flowers beneficial to the grieving process.
- Flowers at funerals mitigate sorrow, comfort mourners, and honor the deceased.
- 2006 research (SAF and Harvard Medical School) indicates flowers reduce anxiety and worry, suggesting potential benefits for grieving individuals.
- Sympathy flowers represent love and understanding.
- Positive memories associated with funeral flowers aid in coping with grief.
- Flowers warm a potentially cold and painful setting.
- Many associate flowers with spiritual significance (eternal life, soul, faith, heaven, God).
- Floral tributes symbolize love and shared sorrow.
- Flowers offer a nonverbal means of expressing heartfelt emotions, especially when words are difficult.
- Donating funeral flowers to hospitals, nursing homes, or churches provides additional comfort to grieving families.
- Grief is acknowledged as a significant process requiring personal attention (religious and psychiatric perspectives).
- Flowers play a substantial role in comforting the bereaved.
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Description
Explore the significance of flowers in funeral services based on a 1990 Virginia Tech study. This quiz covers various perspectives, including those of bereaved families, funeral directors, and grief therapists on how flowers impact the grieving process. Learn how flowers serve as expressions of sympathy and comfort during times of loss.
