Flowers are associated with many events in life such as funerals and birth. Funeral flowers are some of the most common orders for a florist. They are used to express sympathy. In most communities, flowers are used to show the connection between life and death. Here are tips for choosing appropriate flowers for a funeral.

What Kind of Flowers did the Deceased like?

In many societies, there are specific flowers used to express sympathy in funerals. However, there is nothing wrong with including some of the flowers that the deceased liked especially if you are a close friend or relative. Your choice can also express the personality of the person you are honouring. For an outdoor personality, natural outdoorsy flowers are best.

Making an Appropriate Choice for the Mood

Your choice of flowers should express empathy. Some of the flowers that are traditionally used to express empathy include: roses, calla lilies, and snap gladiolas. Purple coloured flowers such as purple lilies show the feeling of loss. Yellow and golden flowers symbolize rebirth.

How to Arrange your Flowers

Think carefully about how the flowers will be arranged. Traditional arrangements include remembrance basket, funeral bouquets and casket sprays. Some of the factors to consider when choosing an arrangement include your relationship with the person you are honouring, appearance and price.

In most traditions, it is acceptable to send flowers to the funeral home or the family’s home. Sending them to the family home expresses personal feel and touch. Sending them before burial is ideal though follow up flowers can be send after burial.

Remember that funerals are governed by traditions. Therefore, it is very important that you do a bit of research on the family’s background and be sensitive to it. This sensitivity should also be expressed in your choice of flowers. For example, in most African societies, yellow and golden colours are a symbol of life and would be inappropriate fir funerals.

As much as flowers may look good in a vase, they may not be accepted in a funeral home. Most funeral parlours have rules against vases. Flowers to be placed on the casket are traditionally reserved for close family members. Be sure to ask for permission to place flowers on the casket.

Take time when Choosing Your Florist

A florist is not only a person who sells flowers; they are experts in arranging them to express a specific message. Ideally, you should choose a florist who has worked where the deceased lived for a long time. This way, they may guide you on some common rules and regulations in the cemetery or funeral parlour. For example, they may tell you whether glass vases are allowed in a specific funeral home.

Your florist is your consultant; tell them your relationship with the deceased and any other important information. With the full details, a florist will be able to guide you on flower arrangement and choice. After choosing appropriate flowers for a funeral, remember attach to a card to accompany them so as express what they say in words.

Michael Chapman writes for Didsbury Flower Lounge, a specialist retailer of tasteful funeral flowers.

Michael Chapman writes for Didsbury Flower Lounge, a specialist retailer of tasteful https://www.didsburyflowerlounge.co.uk/funerals.htm funeral flowers.

Author Bio: Michael Chapman writes for Didsbury Flower Lounge, a specialist retailer of tasteful funeral flowers.

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