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Fort Collins woman gets traditional wedding, prepares for death on own terms - Coloradoan

Kevin DugganFort Collins ColoradoanPublished 11:35 PM EDT Mar 13, 2020Debra Brockel knows her days are numbered. But her mind is at ease because she’s the one doing the counting. Brockel, 60, has suffered from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, since 2006. She has endured severe exacerbations of the disease, which irreversibly damages the lungs, and all manner of medical treatment and hospitalizations.She has received hospice care from Pathways at her home in southwest Fort Collins since December after a year of palliative care, which is geared toward making gravely ill patients comfortable rather than curing them.Her condition has deteriorated to the point she is prepared to take aid-in-dying medication. She wants to end her suffering, but she also wants to spare her family the anguish of watching her waste away.“It’s been a long haul,” she said. “It’s time to say goodbye.”The decision to end her life as allowed under Colorado law did not come quickly or easily. She consulted with do... https://www.coloradoan.com/story/news/2020/03/13/fort-collins-woman-plans-death-aid-dying-medication/5013976002/

Palmer merges with Loveland florist - The Coloradoan

Pat Ferrierpatferrier@coloradoan.comPublished 12:07 AM EDT May 3, 2015Palmer Flowers, a Fort Collins mainstay for more than four decades, is merging with Front Range Flowers of Loveland, extending Palmer’s market reach from Fort Collins to Boulder.Front Range Flowers, owned by Tim and Danielle Jordan, operates Forever Flowers at 1300 E. Eisenhower Blvd. in Loveland and Boulder Blooms, a boutique flower shop in Boulder. Forever Flowers will be remodeled and re-branded as Palmer Flowers Loveland.The Jordans will take key roles alongside longtime Palmer Flowers patriarch, Spiro Palmer, who will remain president of Palmer Flower Cos. Tim Jordan, who has a marketing and finance background, will serve as vice president and Danielle Jordan, a certified public accountant, will become chief financial officer.Both Jordans graduated from Colorado State University.Palmer Flowers has steadily expanded its brand over the years, buying competitors throughout Fort Collins. In 2010, it purchased Paul Wood Florists, 111 W. Olive St., which still retains its name.Palmer Flower Cos. is not done g... https://www.coloradoan.com/story/money/2015/05/03/palmer-flowers-loveland-boulder/26663715/

A family is leaving flower bouquets on people's doorsteps to spread happiness during the coronavirus pandemic - CNN

Karlen told CNN. "It's helping my flower business, the flower farmers in our area where I get the flowers, and all those people witnessing their acts of kindness."The florist said she was "delighted" to be a part of the project, adding that the family has created a domino effect in their community. div class="zn-body__paragra... https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/20/us/winters-flower-bouquets-doorsteps-coronavirus-trnd/index.html

Toilet paper over tulips: How the floral industry is being affected by COVID - UNF Spinnaker

Mother’s Day (March 22 for the United Kingdom and May 10 for the United States) is one of the busiest days of the year for flower shops. This year, instead of being sent to florists all over the world, flowers are being destroyed in the world’s largest flower market, Aalsmeer Flower Auction. The global COVID-19 pandemic has reduced the demand for flowers, as events are canceled and unemployment rates rise. Flowers continue to bloom, which means farmers must continue to harvest, but many of the flowers harvested never reach the hands of consumers. Last week, Aalsmeer reported 43,058 pieces being destroyed, according to their weekly market report. This number consisted of both cut flowers and indoor and outdoor plants.This flower waste is also occurring domestically. San Francisco-based company, Farm Girl Flowers, reported having to throw away 150 million dollars worth of flowers on a March 25 Instagram post showing a pile of thousands of stems. Christina Stembel, the founder and CEO of Farm Girl Flowers produced an Instagram TV video stating that the Farm Girl Flowers distribution center had been ordered to close as part of the shelter in place mandate put in place in San Francisco on March 19. Scott Shepard, former wholesaler at Cut Flower Wholesale in Atlanta, Georgia and current creator of the Flower Podcast, expresses concern about the uncertainty this pandemic has caused. “I don’t see how we can continue business as usual,” Shepard s... https://unfspinnaker.com/83395/latest-stories/toilet-paper-over-tulips-how-the-floral-industry-is-being-affected-by-covid/

Florist remains open to serve funeral needs - Troy Daily News

TROY — While many local flower shops have been forced to temporarily shut down due to concerns over the potential spread of the coronavirus, Troy’s Trojan Florist will remain open, with slightly altered operations. The business qualifies as “critical” in relation to its service to funerals.According to owner and manager Jules Conner, Baird Funeral Home is the primary funeral home served by Trojan Florist, with Fisher-Cheney Funeral Home being the second. The shop also works less exclusively with funeral homes in St. Paris and Fletcher.Though the way funerals and associated services are held has temporarily changed — with more video options and smaller gatherings — flowers remain a staple in how people can express sympathy, even during a pandemic.“Some funerals have been postponed, so if someone calls and wants to send something to that family who is now not having a service, then I will deliver to an extended area,” Conner said.Aside from this, Conner said she is aiming to keep deliveries in the local area only, and at a reduced capacity.“Right now, I’m only doing local Troy deliveries, as far as just regular flowers, because I don’t want to abuse this,” she said. “I’m graciously able to be open because of funeral work.”Co... https://www.tdn-net.com/news/81912/florist-remains-open-to-serve-funeral-needs

5 Best Florists in Los Angeles?? - Kev's Best

Woman watering plants. Source: PexelsBelow is a list of the top and leading Florists in Los Angeles. To help you find the best Florists located near you in Los Angeles, we put together our own list based on this rating points list.Los Angeles’ Best Florists:The top rated Florists in Los Angeles are:French Florist – has partnered with various professionals for delivery serviceSonny Alexander Flowers – a professional flower shop offering elegant flower arrangementsUrban Florist – a long history of providing satisfactory flower design servicesRoyal Florist – have access to the top-notch quality of locally grown California flowersThe Conservatory Florist – considered to be a Floral and Event StudioFrench FloristFrench Florist is considered to be the top-player florist in the online community as they can provide flowers not just in Los Angeles but across the world. Their services are performing at its best. The shop has partnered with various professionals for delivery service to enable them to provide the same-day flower delivery in Los Angeles as an agency. Makin... https://kevsbest.com/best-florists-in-los-angeles/

Let a thousand flowers bloom - and then die, because florists aren't allowed to deliver them - Universal Hub

By adamg on Sun, 04/05/2020 - 2:45pm Florists are not "essential" businesses allowed to stay open to the public under the current state of emergency. But what about floral delivery, with orders taken online or by phone? David Levine of Central Square Florist in Cambridge reports that, in the consideration of the Cambridge city solicitor, the answer is no, because flower deliveries aren't "essential," either.Neighborhoods: Free tagging:  Ad:... https://www.universalhub.com/2020/let-thousand-flowers-bloom-and-then-die-because

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