7 TYPES OF FUNERAL FLOWERS AND ARRANGEMENTS
Did you know? According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the oldest human ritual is placing flowers on the graveyards of the deceased.
Flowers can express without words, people’s innermost feelings. Sending flowers to the deceased loved ones can express emotions such as sympathy or comfort.
Flowers are such an important factor to key in during funerals. Florists at Blooming Flowers offer advice on this matter so that you may be able to send off your loved one with the perfect tribute.
Read on to find out 3 types of funeral flowers.
- Carnations
Carnations are different colors which makes them a viable choice in funeral floral arrangements. Pink represents reminiscence. White is a symbol of purity and love. Red is a symbol of love and affection.
- Daisies
Daisies are either red, pink, white, or blue. Daisies have previously been used in sending off young children. This is because daisies represent innocence and purity. There is also the fact that they also depict young children running around the field picking wild bouquets.
- Roses
The rose is an almost universal sign of respect and affection. Because of this, roses are great for funeral flower arrangements.
Pink roses evoke elegance and recall, whilst yellow roses are appropriate for commemorating the life of a close friend. Traditional red roses remain a symbol of strong and enduring devotion even after someone has departed.
Types of Funeral Floral Arrangements
Funeral flowers are available in a variety of arrangements, and each one serves a distinct function. These floral arrangements are the most popular ones.
- Funeral Sprays
Funeral sprays are a common way to pay respects and convey compassion. Their designs come either single or double-ended. Double-ended sprays, often known as casket sprays, are frequently used to opulently embellish coffins. For this floral arrangement, it is mainly the family members of the deceased who set it out.
- Crosses
The majority of the time, a stand with these arrangements is placed near the casket. Similar cross flower arrangements in smaller, hand-held sizes can also be found. If an open casket funeral is held, they are typically given to the deceased’s children to place inside. Typically, only the deceased’s close family sends these floral tributes during funerals.
- Wreaths
These floral arrangements mainly symbolize eternal life. The actual history behind wreaths is religious in that Christians embraced the Christmas spirit by putting a wreath on the door. Beyond Christ, this became a metaphor for triumph over death. They are usually brought to the funeral home and then moved to the burial place.
- Bouquets
With this floral arrangement, it is important to have a skilled florist or have knowledge of funeral flowers. This is because they are made up of different flowers selection as discussed at the top of the blog. These include; Carnations, Daisies, or Orchids.
These bouquets are placed around the casket of the deceased. You can also get a customized funeral bouquet from Blooming Flowers to give that one last send-off in the best possible way. These bouquets are mainly presented by guests to the family.
You now have a deeper understanding of the various types of funeral flowers and arrangements. We do hope that making the right decision for choosing the correct flowers will be easier based on your new understanding.
If you want to give a final tribute to your loved one or you are not sure of the type of flower bouquet to send to a friend who has lost a loved one, consider Blooming Flowers. Without a doubt, we will ensure that your innermost feelings will be expressed wholeheartedly through the funeral flowers.
We will do floral delivery for all your floral arrangement desires.
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