A guide to sending sympathy flowers

Losing someone very close is one of the most difficult circumstances of life. As a family member or a close friend to a person who is mourning over the loss of a loved one, you would want to comfort them by making them feel loved and expressing your condolences. And in this aspect, flowers have been one of the oldest expressions of solace. Flowers have the power to share what your heart is trying to say when words fail to convey and are not enough to express.

A lot of times, people tend to ask questions and have doubts regarding funeral flowers. What kind of flora preparation should I convey? Are there religions where sending flowers on someone’s demise isn’t right? Where should I send them to – their home, funeral home, or where the memorial service is held?

Here is a guide that will help you clear your doubt and answer all your queries.

Different Types of Flower Arrangements

During the time of grief, flowers act as a message of empathy and hope. They serve various purposes, like paying respects to the one who lost his life and bringing comfort to the deceased’s family in such difficult times. You have various options while opting for a specific flower arrangement that conveys your true feelings and sentiment.

Funeral Sprays

These arrangements are set on an easel and are placed near the coffin. They are kept for side viewing. The sprays are ideally sent to a funeral home but can be sent to church or gravesite for the service and ceremony.  

Hearts, Crosses, and Wreaths

These floral settings are big and are mounted alongside the crate. They are considered very apt for friends and family members. The circular-shaped memorial wreath is considered a touching way to describe a person’s life, while the memorial crosses describe belief and the heart represents love. These preparations can be sent to funeral homes or taken to burial sites.

Basket of flowers 

These arrangements make an amazing presentation and come in various sizes. You can get it delivered for wake viewing at funeral homes, for religious services at church, or to the home of the deceased family. 

Memorial Dish Gardens 

This preparation consists of colorful or rich green plants that are usually put together in a fancy basket or a container. These arrangements are good enough for the wake viewing or to be sent to the deceased’s home.

Funeral Arrangements with Flowers

There are several ways to plan a funeral for your loved ones, and one of the most touching ways is to add a personal touch with flower arrangements to a memorial or a service. Along with their fragrance and beauty, most of the flowers carry their significance and affection. Hence it becomes very important to decide which flower will be suitable to bid a final goodbye to someone very close to you.

Below you can find some of the funeral flowers that can help you decide on an appropriate one.    

Roses

Roses are one the most favored flowers and are used for various purposes depending upon their color. The red rose represents honor, determination, and love; the yellow rose conveys friendship; the white roses represent admiration and purity.

Orchids

Orchids are the most conventional flowers that are used to reflect on one’s memories and show sympathy. Orchids such as Dendrobium and Phalaenopsis are considered as the most relevant sympathy flowers.

Chrysanthemums

These flowers have different meanings in different cultures. In Europe, they are considered the symbol of death, while in the USA, these flowers are considered a way to pay respect to one fully lived life. 

Gladioli

Gladioli are flowers that depict honesty, sincerity, and courage. 

Lilies 

Lilies are very common choices for funeral flowers as they display the innocent soul of the dear departed. 

Carnations

These flowers carry innocence and love. The red-colored carnations depict affection, while the pink-colored carnations represent reminiscence.

Conclusion 

Flowers are considered a pleasant way to express your heart. Convey your sympathy and thoughts by sending a basket of flowers to the wake, the church, or graveyard. You can also send flowers to their residence in this tough phase for a couple of days or weeks, and pay condolences.