Is it appropriate to send flowers to boss's parents ( Ismaili) if the grandfather has just passed?

my boss's grandfather just passed away and the older lady in the office (always needing to show me how thoughtless I am) suggested we send flowers to his parents...I don't want to offend them culturally by doing so. Are flowers on such an occasion ok in the Ismaili (Muslim) community?

Is it appropriate to send flowers to boss's parents ( Ismaili) if the grandfather has just passed?
It depends on how close u are to ur boss. If u must send it, ok wit ur boss and send. Maybe send it from the entire office. but just to b nice a card mayb better and (a few bucks - very optional).so stay sweet and safe.
Reply:It can vary. I guess if you're sending them directly to the parents then that would be fine.





"Muslim or Islamic cultures may have differing opinions concerning funeral flowers, depending on their ethnic origin and perhaps even on what particular branch of Islam they are from. Ask the opinion of someone close to the family, if you can."
Reply:Flowers in this case seem to be overkill. A nice card signed by everyone would be more appropriate. Sounds like those old ladies are just trying to butter up the boss. That may be fine for them but if you add your money and your signature to the flowers-you're doing the same thing.
Reply:Screw what the old biddy thinks. She obviously likes having her nose up the boss' hind end. YOU do what you wish and what feels right. Sending flowers would be her ideas and you can bet she'd let the boss know it.
Reply:a friend of mine died recently and he was muslim.


women, not even his mother could attend the funeral


its a very very strict culture


i personally dont think you should send his mother flowers