Whether or not you were close to the deceased, a funeral is
a difficult and often awkward time. As difficult as it is to
know what to say to comfort the family and friends left
behind, it is sometimes equally difficult to know which
funeral and sympathy flowers are appropriate, who is
traditionally supposed to give what and where the flowers
are supposed to be sent.
The type of funeral flower arrangement you choose to send
will depend on your relationship with the deceased and the
type of funeral being held. You may decide to send sympathy
flowers to the deceased's home instead of or in addition to
sending funeral flowers.
Funeral floral wreaths and crosses are a formal
sympathy tribute and are most often chosen by family,
friends, business associates or organizations.
Floral lid arrangements and casket covers are
traditionally given by family members.
Floral tributes are usually given by good friends or
family members who choose to memorialize the deceased by
choosing a design based on an aspect of their personality,
occupation, religion, or favorite hobby.
Pillows and cushions are sometimes given by close
family friends and family members. Often customized as a
tribute, pillows and cushions symbolise a comfortable last
resting place for the deceased.
For cremations accompanied by a funeral service, it
is appropriate to send any type of funeral flower
arrangement that is not normally reserved for family
members. If the cremation will not be accompanied by a
service of any sort, it would be more appropriate to send an
all-occasion type floral basket arrangement.
Sending funeral flowers as a group allows you to
combine resources and choose one very special arrangement.
Ensure all of your names, or the name of the group,
association or company is on the card and remember to
specify one main contact name and address in order to let
the bereaved know where to send their thank you.A posy
of flowers, often made up of delicate flowers such as
small roses or Freesia, are usually presented by children.
Floral baskets, a less formal funeral tribute, may be
given by anyone and are, traditionally given at burials or
cremations.
Living plants may be sent by anyone. Most appropriate
when the sender had a closer relationship to the bereaved
than to the deceased, floral baskets and living plants are
usually sent to the bereaved's home or former place of work.
Funeral flower arrangements such as bouquets, sprays
or sheafs of flowers loosely tied together with a ribbon,
are appropriate for anyone to send.
Your choice of funeral flower colours may be somber
to show of respect and sympathy; alternatively you may opt
for brightly coloured flowers as a tribute to the deceased's
love of life and vibrant personality. |
