Gift Baskets Newsletter » Bereavement

How to Make Better Bereavement Baskets

Shirley George Frazier — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:54:01 +0000

So many of your gift baskets are created for happy occasions, but when making bereavement baskets, it’s important to include items that calm and soothe grieving relatives.

You’ll find a list of potential products for this theme on this page at GiftBasketVideo.com.

Some customers will request fruit, which can be found at a local market if you don’t readily keep fruit available.

Your mission is to create a gift that brings comfort to the receiver, so ask as many questions as possible about the recipient during the order so that you match their preferences as closely as possible.

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Bereavement Baskets, Quick Changes, Accounting Tips

Shirley George Frazier — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 03:02:46 +0000

IT’S BEREAVED, YET BEAUTIFUL
How many bereavement baskets did you create between January and June? As with all baskets, these heartfelt creations are made with tender-loving care. Wednesday’s newsletter provides a number of options for what to place in your bereavement baskets and how to ensure that clients will choose your gifts for this and all occasions.

HOW TO BE A QUICK CHANGE ARTIST
“Can you take out the cookies and put in cranberries?” is a question one client asked me a year ago. The latter is more expensive, so I had to do some quick thinking to satisfy her and still make a profit. You’ll get pointers from this article on making sure you don’t give away the store in one basket.

ACCOUNT FOR YOUR CASH
Keeping your business records intact takes initiative and dedication, and keeping your money out of the wrong hands takes lots of double checking. Even if you don’t outsource your accounting, this article shares advice on choosing trustworthy people to watch over your money.

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How Do You Create Comfort?

Shirley George Frazier — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:58:16 +0000

Most of your gift baskets are created for joyous occasions, but sometimes your artistry must turn to providing comfort in times of sorrow.Creating bereavement baskets can be a very challenging part of your business. You need to show respect for the deceased while bringing comfort to the living.

It’s a delicate balance that many of us don’t explore as often as the fun baskets. That’s why it’s important to pay close attention to products that can be used for these special arrangements.

Some clients request only fruit in their baskets, and it’s a request that you listen to carefully. However, it’s also a good idea to inform the client about other items in your inventory that the family may appreciate and cherish after the loved one is laid to rest. This includes picture frames, poem books, and note cards.

Cookies, tea, and flavored spoons, all chosen around the receiver’s preferences, round out the making of a tasteful comfort basket for a man or woman.

You may not make bereavement baskets each day, but having the right merchandise on hand will please the client and recipient during and after the mourning period and highlight why you’re the only company to choose for baskets for every occasion.

Here’s a list of products for bereavement baskets as well as baskets made for other occasions.

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Bereavement Baskets

Shirley George Frazier — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 20:28:48 +0000

BRING JOY IN TIMES OF SORROW
What do you put in your bereavement baskets? This new article includes a list of items that comfort the living during the grieving period as well as create a line of baskets to offer funeral homes in your area.

HOW TO CONNECT WITH CLIENTS
Think of creating your own online newsletter but don’t know how to start? Here are three tips to craft your own publication and a link to find an online distribution service.

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