business/work question - send flowers?

[LoveTrains]

I never know what to do in this situation. I work with many volunteers, and the mother of one of my lead volunteers just passed away. Should I send flowers to the volunteer? a card? The funeral was just this weekend and it was out of town.

I work with this person pretty closely, and I just want to provide some comfort/sympathy but I don't know what is appropriate here. I don't want to ask a colleague and then look like an idiot considering I have 10 years of experience in this field....

Bonus if you know my field and can provide even more guidance. I am looking at you Jenny1980, rikki, choco, etc.

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I would. I received flowers from one of the organizations I volunteer for when my grandpa passed earlier this year. It was very sweet.

[LoveTrains]

Yeah, I guess my only hesitation is I am not sure if another department at my organization already sent flowers? Do you make the flowers from your specific dept or the organization?

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Can't you just ask? "Hey did someone already send X some flowers or a card? I'd like to get something out to her if not."

I'd think the organization.

[LoveTrains]

Oct 22, 2012 15:23:11 GMT -5 blissanity said:

Can't you just ask? "Hey did someone already send X some flowers or a card? I'd like to get something out to her if not."

I'd think the organization.

One would think...but yeah, its complicated.