the hepples

Thanks to all of you.  I has already read the two threads suggested by Cathy, but they didn't really cover my problem, which is why I posted.   

Hi, hope someone out there can help quickly.  I have just recieved an e-mail to let us know that our neighbour out in France has died.  He's been ill for some months now and it was expected.  I am friendly with his wife and have already written out a condolence card - used the standard phrases from a french website - but I am unsure as to whether to send flowers to her at home.  He died 1st December so funeral may have already taken place, but I want house flowers not funeral flowers.  Is this the done thing?  Cheers