%first_paragraphThe legendary American soul singer Etta James, who would have turned 74 on January 25, passed away 5 days before her birthday because of leukaemia complications. This Grammy winner and hall of famer lived an eventful life, inspiring people with her music since she was a teenager, including this generation's award-winning singers, Beyonce, Kelly Clarkson, and Adele, who all paid tribute in the wake of her passing. A public viewing is set on January 27, Friday, at the Inglewood Cemetery in California, and a private funeral on January 28, Saturday, at Greater Bethany Community Church City of Refuge in Gardena for immediate family and friends. Her last few months may have been of leukaemia, dementia and hepatitis C, but her fans remember her for her earthy voice and soulful songs.

In my case, I made it to Hollywood, and once there, I knew that at the risk of not being put through to the Final 24, I had to be the voice of so many people who had been hurt by Simon and weren't able to tell him what his words had done to them. I cried myself to sleep that night. Make no mistake: Simon's words hurt me deeply. And I knew that I also had to be the voice for so many women who have been held back and told they weren't beautiful because of their weight. But as I wept, I realized what I had to do. The people on the receiving end of Simon's comments don't usually make it to Hollywood, so he never has to face them again.

So, if you want to send a beautiful bouquet for a loved one in autumn season, pick up flowers that are reflective of the season's shades and mood. Autumn Flowers: Autumn is that time of the year when the whole atmosphere is painted in shades of orange and golden. Roses, gerberas and chrysanthemums are a perfect choice for this season.

It is easy to say 'Thank You' to those who have extended their hand of help or friendship. Parents are always reminding their children about their 'P's and 'Q's; and this teaching does not stop at childhood or schools. However, there are people who do not feel comfortable enough to say 'Thank You' personally. Adults are also reminded to show their appreciation on any works of blessings by another.

An experienced florist knows the kind of arrangements that best suit the occasion and can suggest several lovely bouquets that fit well into your budget. If you are uncertain as to what flowers will best state how you feel, don't fret.

Your sympathy card must be easy to read and for this to be possible it should be concise. A grieving person has no time or interest to read paragraph after paragraph of text. Make your message as short as you can possibly make it, but still filled with love and sincerity.

Seize the day, take action. Think of how many cards are still sitting around as thoughts, not action. The secret to the WOW card is that you have taken time to think and take action on corresponding to someone. Send a WOW card today and brighten someone's life.

It is a good idea to keep such preservatives handy, so that when you receive birthday flowers, anniversary flowers, thank you flowers or congratulations flowers; you can help the flowers stay alive for longer period. Dirty flower vase or surroundings can become a home to microorganisms. The task has been made much easier by the commercially available floral preservatives. Floral preservatives are compounds, which contain a respiratory inhibitor, acidifier and a substance that prevents the growth of microbes. To prevent a microbe attack on your flower arrangement, it is important to keep the flower vase clean. Keeping the flowers fresh for long is easier than most of us think.

Although it's a time of grief, we must not forget to express our appreciation for families and friends who stand as a support system before, during and after the funeral services. Gabrielle Johnson Creative has a wide collection of funeral thank you cards you can choose from. If you want to personalise your sympathy thank you cards, Gabrielle Johnson Creative can customise their design to suit your requirements. But it's something we do to show our respect for the dead and as part of our grieving process. Organising a funeral is not easy physically, emotionally and financially. We remember those who paid their respects, sent funeral cards, and offered comfort.

I even left money in an envelope and they returned it. They refused any payments I offered. What is a good thank you gift? A work associate and his family watched my dog for a few weeks while I went on vacation. Since they have refused and then returned money, you cannot buy or give them anything without (as you say) insulting them. Write them a nice thank you note and in a few weeks or months, take them all out to dinner. I want to show my appreciation without insulting them.

A greeting card can simply be posted in the mail and the recipient gets it. These cards come in various forms. Alternatively, the sender can have the card delivered to the recipient. Flowers or any other form of gift can accompany the card in such a case. One of the reasons includes convenience. People send cards for many reasons. This saves the sender money, as they do not have to deliver it in person. Some of the most popular include birthday cards, holiday cards, anniversary cards as well as thank you cards.%