You might like to go for your friend. I'd send a card to your friend and to his family. I'm there is no need to send flowers unless you'd like to give some to your friend later.
I have a bit of a similar dilemma with my sister in law's mother who is fading in hospital. I will go for sil and DN but not sure what else to do apart from sending cards.
I'm a big believer in sending cards to show you are thinking of someone who is rather more remotely connected.
Giving my pots a bit of a boost after the winter


