After loved ones die, many mourners send arrangements of funeral flowers to surviving family. Flowers are loving remembrances of a life well-lived. Seeing beautiful colors and smelling pleasant aromas also lift spirits during emotionally challenging times. Here are three tips to help you choose an appropriate arrangement for a funeral.

3 Considerations When Choosing Funeral Flowers

1. Relationship to the Deceased

How close you were to the deceased should factor into your decision. Funeral flowers displayed at services are often sent by close family relations and friends as well as business associates. If the deceased is a relative, show your support for the immediate family with a large standing arrangement, casket spray, or wreath. Flowers from acquaintances are usually more modest. Send a small bouquet in a vase that the family can display at home.  

2. Religious Custom

Gifts of flowers vary based on religion, so inquire about the family’s faith tradition when choosing an arrangement. In the Hindu faith, for example, garlands with jasmine are often presented at funerals and other special ceremonies. White flowers are a symbol of mourning for those who practice Buddhism and are also an acceptable color choice at Greek Orthodox funerals. 

3. Symbolism

Although color can guide your choices, specific flowers have come to be associated with particular meanings. Lilies, for example, are often sent to those grieving a loss as they symbolize the restoration and innocence. To signify that the deceased is in your thoughts and prayers, send a bouquet of pink carnations.

To honor the memory of someone you’ve lost, contact the professionals at Ivywood Florist in Enterprise, AL. Serving residents in the Wiregrass area of Alabama since 1998, they have years of experience crafting breathtaking arrangements of funeral flowers to convey sympathy and love. To discuss floral options for a funeral or memorial service, call (334) 347-7343, or go online to view examples of their work.