Funeral Wreaths on homes of departed

[hipshot]

I remember a time when someone died that the funeral home would go and place a wreath on the door or door frame at the home of the deceased, When did that practice stop ?

 

[CanadianRiverRat]

When scumbag burglars started using it as a "break in here" sign.

 

[Cheldsay]

I remember when my grandma passed, and the funeral home placed a wreath on the door; it really felt like a sign of respect. I think that practice started fading away in the 80s or 90s as folks began to focus more on personal touches for memorials instead of sticking to traditional customs. It’s kind of a shame, though—those wreaths had a way of making you feel connected to the community during such a tough time.

 

[Chief Sapulpa]

Is this what you mean?