When visiting the grave of a loved one, it’s traditional to bring flowers—especially on dates with special significance, like anniversaries and birthdays. Choosing the right blooms can help you express your feelings for a loved one while also keeping the gravesite beautiful. Follow these suggestions to make selecting funeral flowers easier and more meaningful.

How to Choose Funeral Flowers for Cemetery Plots

1. Consider Cemetery Rules

Every cemetery has its own rules regarding placing items on a grave. Some sites don’t allow visitors to leave bouquets, while others only allow certain sizes and types of arrangements, or they might designate locations to set them. You may also be limited by the size or placement of a provided vase. Review these rules before choosing your funeral flowers to avoid having the arrangement removed.

2. Review Flower Types & Meaning

Daisies, carnations, and roses are all common choices for funeral flower arrangements. They are large, attractive blossoms, and all come in a wide range of colors, including white, pink, red, orange, yellow, and purple. 

Roses and carnations are classic choices for expressing love of all kinds, while daisies symbolize innocence. You may want to leave white lilies or chrysanthemums to represent loss and mourning, or you could choose a flower with special meaning to your loved one.

3. Decide Between Fresh & Silk Flowers

Many people opt for fresh funeral flowers, but silk is often a better choice because of its longevity. If you intend to leave your arrangement at a grave, you want them to last as long as possible without deteriorating so they keep the site looking beautiful. As fresh flowers get older and start to decay, they can sometimes stain the headstone. Only use fresh flowers in a cemetery if you’re planning to return regularly to remove or exchange them.

For beautiful funeral flowers, including silk arrangements, turn to Swan Floral & Gift Shop in Erlanger, KY. For 100 years, these skilled florists have provided northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati residents with beautiful and unique arrangements. They also offer shipping across the US and Canada. Their wide selection, same-day delivery, and 24-hour availability ensure you’ll find the perfect gift to express your feelings. Call (859) 342-7575 to discuss a bouquet with a friendly team member, or visit their website to get started.