The Most Appropriate Flowers for a Funeral

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The Most Appropriate Flowers for a Funeral

The Most Appropriate Flowers for a Funeral

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How To Honor the Deceased With Flowers

Nothing is more difficult in life than losing a loved one. If someone you know and care for is grieving, it is a beautiful and natural response to be helpful, expressive, and available. Condolences may feel insufficient at the moment – but they can bring a great deal of hope, support, and uplift to people who are deep in grief. Flowers are a well-known expression of sympathy. Flowers can tell stories, convey hope, and transmit meaning in a time when nothing makes sense and the world feels overwhelming. Knowing how to support a grieving friend or loved one with flowers is not always as obvious as it seems. What is the right flower to send, and what meaning does it convey? Or, for those making arrangements for a funeral ceremony, there are bound to be questions and details to sort out. Cultural relevance, flower etiquette, and how to present your flowers are also essential considerations for funeral flowers.

The Hidden Symbolism in Sympathy Flowers

1. Lilies. Giant, white peace lilies are a celebrated favorite and a traditional choice for funeral services in any arrangement. Not only are lilies an elegant choice, but they also carry a significant meaning – that the soul of the deceased has entered a state of innocence. Consider our Green Peace Spray for a sophisticated blend of leafy palms and tender lilies. 

2. Carnations. Bright, fragrant, and long-lasting, there are many benefits to including carnations in a funeral arrangement. Red carnations evoke love, passion, and devotion – whereas pink carnations symbolize thoughtful remembrance. A white carnation denotes purity or a state of being cleansed. Our Dutchess Spray takes carnations in a feminine direction, foregrounding white and pink petals.

3. Orchids. The enduring quality of the orchid carries a message of endless love and a promise of remembrance. Orchids add texture and dimension to many of our sympathy arrangements at Allen’s Flower Market, such as our Lillywhite Lillith, a tall combination meant for an Altar with dancing white blooms, soft green foliage, and Curley Willow twigs.

4. Gladiolas. These tall-stemmed beauties convey sincerity, dignity, and moral integrity. Their tall spikes of blooms evoke the inner strength mourners can tap into while honoring the deceased’s strength of character. Gladiolas punctuate many of our arrangements, such as our Soft and Elegant Sympathy Basket, a popular choice that blends the prominent Gladiolas with the soft, pink rose.

5. Roses look and smell beautiful and are a stunning choice for funeral arrangements. White roses convey youthfulness and innocence, while red roses tell a story of respect and courage. Pink roses express love and grace, and yellow roses communicate trustworthiness and friendship. Our Red Rose Fireside Bouquet is a poignant choice available in three sizes, depending on your setting.

6. Chrysanthemums are yet another traditional favorite for use in funeral services. In much of Europe, Mums are exclusively used in funerals or graves as they are associated with death. Similarly, many Asian countries equate white chrysanthemums with grief. Our Sunshine Wreath takes a warm, hopeful interpretation of the Chrysanthemum to new heights, pairing them with daisies, orchids, and yellow roses.

Making a selection can feel overwhelming as both flowers and their colors are filled with special meanings. If you know the deceased well, consider choosing flowers in their favorite color. Allen’s Flower Market will work with you to customize the arrangement to ensure it conveys the feeling that matters most to you. If you are ever unsure, choose white flowers. For instance, in Buddhist ceremonies, white flowers are appreciated – though red flowers send an inappropriate message.

Another consideration is the best type of arrangement for a funeral. There are all sorts of shapes and sizes for sympathy flowers. Funeral flowers can come in the form of wreaths that are free-standing, standing sprayssprays that sit on top of a casket, altar arrangements, flowers that frame an urn, flowers that adorn a portrait on an easel, and arrangements in meaningful shapes, such as the Holy Cross, a heart, or a custom design.

Allen’s Flower Market offers a complete selection of fresh-cut, skillfully arranged flowers. When it comes to life’s major moments and periods of high intensity and emotion, we are here to help meet your floral needs as seamlessly as possible. We are proud to offer same-day delivery on fresh flowers locally across Southern California and nationwide.