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Funeral flowers are a thoughtful way to convey a message to the family and friends of the deceased. They are also a way to send a last message of caring about the family member, friend, neighbor or colleague.
There are many different types of floral arrangements from which to choose to express your feelings. Coffin sprays are large arrangements of flowers that are approximately 4 feet long and are elegantly draped on the coffin. They can be ordered in colors befitting a male or female as well as a general floral spray mixed with appropriate greens.
Flowers prepared in an oasis base last longer such as floral arrangements in the shape of a heart. Floral crosses in lengths of 2, 3, 4 and 5 feet are also available and very popular. Name tributes are individual flowers forming names or words up to seven letters on a background of greenery. These are usually chosen by close family members.
Wreath rings are lovely floral tributes to consider sending. They consist of a mixture of flowers loosely set in a green wreath. Pillows or cushions with your choice of flowers can be made up to be placed in the coffin. The name of the deceased can also be added to the pillow for personalization.
Stars, small crosses, bears, bunnies or angels are traditional when the deceased is a child. The floral arrangements are done in white with trimming in greenery.
If you wish to have the family take the flowers home after the services, a floral basket is in order. The arrangement is tastefully prepared and placed in a wicker basket for this purpose. Flowers hand-tied are set in water and more suited to be sent to the mourner’s home. The reason is that there is no guarantee that the flowers will remain upright on the trip to the cemetery. Traditional floral sprays are yet another choice. These sprays are beautifully arranged with greenery and tied with a colorful ribbon.
Any type of flowers can be used for funeral tributes. However, there are certain flowers that are more popular and more commonly used in floral arrangements. In many countries worldwide, chrysanthemums are traditionally used in funeral floral arrangements. White is the most popular color. However, they are also available in a number of other lovely colors.
One of the reasons
white is so popular is that it can be sprayed any color that is desired.
Another reason is that white denotes truth and honesty.
Double chrysanthemums are
also popular since they can be used for pillows, names and massed wreaths very
easily.
Roses are a very popular funeral flower because of their striking beauty. Red roses are the most traditional flower used and white, yellow and pink are frequently used as well.
Another traditional funeral flower is the lily. Longiflorum lilies come in white only and the flower head has a trumpet shape. Other types of lilies are also often used in floral arrangements. Carnations are also traditional funeral flowers. Massed in red, they have great visual appeal. However, they are more expensive than chrysanthemums and are consequently not used as often.
Since the type of sympathy flowers sent comes from the heart, the decision should reflect your personal feelings for the deceased and you should be satisfied that your choice sends a sincere and appropriate message.
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