Upon the unfortunate passing of a friend or family member, it is traditional to send flowers to communicate our sympathy with the bereaved. A sea of flowers at the funeral home can give comfort to the bereaved by communicating that the person passed was loved by many it is in this way they decide to memorialize the person. Funeral flowers are usually sent to the wake or service and arranged around the casket during the viewing. However, they can also be sent to the deceased’s home as a way of condoling with the loss of those he or she left behind.
There are a variety of funeral flower arrangements that can be arranged by a reputable flower shop that delivers to the service or home. Of the most widely chosen condolence flowers are funeral casket sprays, which are designed to be laid upon the top of the coffin, funeral wreaths that express eternal life, flowers placed in beautiful baskets of wood, glass or ceramic pots, large standing sprays designed on tall stands, and floral baskets, in which the flowers are arranged in a wicker basket intended to be placed in front of the casket or at adjoining tables. The family may also choose to have the spray placed inside the loved ones casket .
While any type of flower may be used in funeral flower arrangements, there are some types that have conventionally been used. The most popular flowers used in funeral floral arrangements are white or yellow chrysanthemums, which are a way of communicating the sender’s friendship with the deceased and are symbolic of eternal rest. Roses are also a popular choice, particularly to express love for the deceased, with red being the most popular color followed by pink, white and yellow. Additional floral often used to make casket sprays and memorial bouquets include carnations and lilies (white lilies symbolize eternity).
To ensure that you do not add more stress to an already distressful time, the sender should exercise care when choosing which flowers and arrangements to send. It might be good to talk to a member of the immediate family to inquire about tradition to ensure you do not accidently show offense. In cultures throughout Asia, white is viewed upon as the color of death so these are usually the colors selected for funeral flowers. Another consideration is where best to send the funeral flowers. If there are already too many at the wake and funeral, sending flowers to the residence of the person may be a wiser choice.
Regardless of choice, it is always recommended that you utilize a reputable florist when you deliver floral to a funeral. A reputable flower shop service provides valuable suggestions, ideas and pictures on making a floral arrangement decision, as well as presenting the largest list of choices for their particular needs. They will also deliver the flowers for you in a timely manner in order to avoid the embarrassment of the flowers coming late. However, of the deceased and you always want to avoid creating additional stressful emotions.