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Step 1
Before you send flowers, make sure the person who is dying is able to receive them. If he is staying in an intensive-care unit, he may not be able to have flowers in his room, meaning that your gesture will be wasted. Additionally, depending on his illness, flowers may be an irritant he cannot be around. Finally, if he is allergic to any sort of flowers, they will not be a welcome gift.
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Step 2
Ask around to find out what your friend's favorite types of flowers are. It will be an extra-special touch to send a bouquet of sunflowers, for instance, if you know your friend loves them. Go the extra mile and try to send your friend's favorites, even if you have to contact a number of florists to get a hold of them. If your friend does not have a favorite flower, send flowers that are his favorite color.
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Step 3
Don't overdo it. An over-the-top display will appear to be just that: over the top. No matter how large a bouquet you send, it will not change the circumstances of your friend's condition or erase any past issue you may have between you. Instead of going overboard, choose something tasteful.
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Step 4
Include a personalized note with your flowers. Sending a warm salutation will really add to your gesture. Do not worry too much that you don't know what to say; consider what you would write in a note if you were sending flowers for no reason at all. You may choose to write something like "I hope these make you smile" or "I want to you to know that I am thinking of you." Handwriting the note would be a nice touch. (Don't forget to sign your name.)
