The Meaning Behind 7 Different Types Of Popular Funeral Flowers

Author: Jaine Singleton

Flowers are the Symbols for Expressing many Deep Feelings. Funeral Flowers are used at Funerals as a Visual Expression of Our Sympathy, Grief, Love, and Respect to the deceased. Sending Flower Arrangement to a Funeral also a Custom for many Centuries.

Types of Funeral Flowers:

Sending Flowers is a Meaningful Way to show your Love or Sympathy for a Situation or an event.

1. Roses:

As one of the most Recognizable Flowers, Roses can be a beautiful part of an arrangement of funeral flowers.

  • White Roses means Reverence, Humility, Innocence, and Youthfulness.

  • Red Roses convey Respect, Love, and Courage.

  • Pink Roses signify Love, Grace, Appreciation, and Gentility.

  • Dark Crimson Roses denote Grief and Sorrow.

  • Yellow Roses are given by the friends of the deceased to symbolize their strong ties.

When you include a single rose in a bouquet it expresses enduring love for the deceased.

2. Lilies:

The lily is the flower most commonly associated with funeral services as they symbolize the innocence that has been restored to the soul of the departed.

  • The white lily expresses Majesty and Purity.

  • The white stargazer lilies specifically symbolize sympathy.

3. Carnations:

Long-lasting and fragrant, carnations are a popular choice for sympathy arrangements.

  • The Red Carnation denotes Admiration.

  • The Pink carnation stands for Remembrance.

  • White carnations stand for Pure Love and Innocence.

4. Daffodils and Tulips:

Bright yellow spring tulips and daffodils are a symbol of Renewal and fresh starts. For this reason, they are believed to bring encouragement and hope to a person who is grieving or unhappy. It is again a great choice to send as a sympathy gift to the family home of the departed.

  • Tulips represent elegance and grace.

  • Yellow tulips represent cheerfulness.

  • White tulips represent forgiveness.

  • Purple tulips represent Royalty.

  • Red tulips represent Perfect Love.

5. Hydrangea Plant

Sending a seasonal Spring Plant is a Nice and Appropriate Gesture to give to a Grieving family. It can be kept indoors and also in the garden. This hardy plant that will grow in almost any soil that is kept moist, and the Mophead Hydrangeas will continue to bloom for many years. The hydrangea is a gift of thanks in repayment for understanding and is given as a gesture of heartfelt sincerity.

6.Chrysanthemums("Mums"):

The meaning behind chrysanthemums varies globally. In America and Europe, the meanings focus on sympathy and honor. The color plays a role in the meaning,

  • Red symbolizes Love.

  • White symbolizes Innocence.

7. Gladioli:

  • Gladioli have a tall flower stem composed of multiple flowers that can measure up to 4 feet tall. They are typically used in fan sprays.

  • They are Classic and Elegant arrangements for Traditional Funeral Services.

  • The gladiolus embodies Strength of character, Sincerity, and moral Integrity.

They are available in a wide range of colors, including white, pink, red, purple, yellow, orange, salmon, and green.

Flowers have always been a way for us to express our deepest Sentiments, whether happy or sad. When we’re looking to Express Sympathy or Condolences, sending sympathy & funeral flowers is a heartfelt way to deliver some comfort to a grieving loved one. Traditionally, Flowers are a way to Represent Growth, and New Life. The natural beauty of condolence flowers at a funeral and at the home of Mourners brings a sense of warmth and comfort to the environment.