Flowers accompany us in many of the happiest moments of our lives. But they also star in the saddest days, when we have to say goodbye to someone. Flowers serve to show affection, gratitude and support in the face of the loss of a loved one. Today we talk to you about how to choose flowers for a funeral , those flowers that help us convey feelings and support to the family of the deceased person. At Interflora you have a wide variety of flowers to send your condolences and also types of floral compositions. Discover some tips for choosing the right flowers and some ideas for writing messages or dedications on a funeral wreath flowers for funeral.
Funeral flowers, choose the most appropriate one
There are as many flowers as tastes and colors. Today we discover the most common flowers to make funeral floral arrangements .
- Roses . At funerals they are usually used in white, pink and red. With a bouquet of pink roses you can express appreciation and gratitude to the deceased person and their family. The red rose is always a symbol of love and respect, even in the face of the loss of a person.
- Carnations . Along with the rose, it is the flower most used in the decoration of a funeral. In bouquets, wreaths and centerpieces, with the carnation you express your admiration for the deceased and let them know what they meant to you. The carnation is the protagonist of this crown .
- Daisies . A symbol of purity and loyalty, daisies are part of funeral compositions that indicate a new beginning and also a tribute to the deceased person. This vertical center of daisies and gladioli is a good example.
- It is a very common flower in funeral arrangements. For example, in this composition of purple gladioli , roses and gerberas. With the gladiolus you show sincerity, honor and affection. It is widely used in funeral wreaths due to its elegant long stems.
- Lilies . The elegance of the lilium is also present in the flowers in moments of mourning. A way of expressing condolences that also symbolizes the innocence of the eternal soul.
Types of funeral flower arrangements
- Funeral wreath . Funeral wreaths are the type of floral arrangement most used when expressing grief over the death of a close or known person. The flowers are arranged in the shape of a circle and symbolize eternity.
- Cross of flowers . The flower crosses for funerals are a cross-shaped composition as a sign of elevation of the deceased. The flowers are arranged in the shape of a cross and it is one of the classic options to express condolence for the deceased.
- Bouquets and palms of flowers . A composition of flowers in the form of a bouquet to express feelings about the loss of a person that is usually placed on top of the coffin. In this case you would have to choose the predominant color and type of flower.
- Funeral flower centers . Funeral flower centers are characterized by their conical shape. Depending on the way the flowers are arranged, there are vertical or horizontal centers.
Dedications and funeral messages in your flowers
After choosing the type of funeral floral arrangement, the only thing missing is the dedication or funeral message that we want to share. At Interflora you can personalize your condolence messages with a band or ribbon that you can add to any of the funeral floral arrangements.
Kinship . The most common thing is to include in this band the relationship with the deceased person: uncles, parents, children, grandparents, nephews… indicate the first name or surnames of the family.
Friendship . If it is a friendship, the name of the person or the name of the group of friends by which they are known is usually included.
Name of the company or place of origin. In those moments it comforts us to indicate the circumstance that united us with that person we are saying goodbye to. If it is a co-worker, it will be enough to include the name of the company, or the place of origin, if they are childhood friends.
Expressions . You can then add expressions like:
- They don’t forget you
- Fondly
- Always in the memory
- We accompany you in pain
- Rest in peace
- We love you
- Always in our hearts
If the relationship is close with the deceased person, a phrase known to both people is also usually added that demonstrates the complicity and closeness of the relationship.