To answer your question, the people at the front desk would refuse the flowers so they would be returned to the florist and those who paid for them would be responsible for the cost since the arrangement and the delivery would have been made. Usually when you have flowers deliverd to a hospital or nursing home the florist must say who they are for and what room number, sometimes they have to sign a book with the time of delivery with the name and room # recorded. I called a local florist to find out.
Terri's Foundation listed the following:
Because Terri's husband does not permit her to have flowers in her room, we ask that you consider doing something else that would be as meaningful. Here are some things you can do:
You can send a card or a note to us at the foundation. We will deliver them all to Terri.
If you've placed a light in your window for Terri, please send us a picture.
Terri adores animals. If you have a picture of your favorite pet, feel free to send it along!
Terri enjoys music. Piano music, John Denver, Journey and Wham! are just some of her favorites. Since she has a CD player in her room, a CD would make a great birthday gift.
Terri enjoys lotions and nice-smelling things for her skin.
Would you like to send a personal message to Terri? Tape record your own message and we'll play it for her!
So many people have already sent a prayer to Terri on our Share a Prayer page. We read these to her as often as we can. Be sure to include yours.
Terri's husband does not permit her to receive physical therapy, but "stress balls" are great for relieving the contractures in her hands.