Flowers for a bereavement: basics
Flowers give the bereaved comfort and are a sign of respect and remembrance for the deceased. Flowers for the bereaved and for the deceased are basically different.
Flowers tell a person's story and place that person centre stage.
It is therefore important that you should
think about the departed and consider the kind of person they were.
Tell the florist your thoughts about the departed, perhaps with
regard to their hobbies or particular likes and dislikes, favourite
colours and flowers, etc. In this way, try to create a mix of
flowers that best embody the character of the departed. For example,
if they
loved dancing, a joyful and vibrant bouquet might be just right.
If, on the other hand, they were of a more reticent and thoughtful nature, perhaps delicate
shades of lilac or cream and white would be more appropriate.
Possibly they had favourite flowers or colours. Perhaps you might like to choose a single
flower that you can place in the grave at the end of the ceremony.
The following are appropriate for the bereaved: bouquets and
floral arrangements. These need not necessarily be in white.
However,
it is important to bear in mind the nationality of the bereaved in this case.
Wreaths, floral bowls, bouquets
and floral arrangements are good for graves (for overview, see funeral floristics )
Colourful flowers are often popular here. However, it is important to bear in mind the nationality of the bereaved in this case.
By the way: you can either deliver the flowers for funerals or for the bereaved
yourself, or you can have them delivered worldwide via Fleurop.ch.
Further information about comfort & grief
Written or spoken condolences: etiquette manual
Death is one of the most difficult situations we have to deal with in life. It is enormously important to be able to express our sympathy to those left behind.
Writing a letter of condolence
When writing a letter of condolence, it is extremely important to sound authentic and to write from the heart.
Flowers for a bereavement: basics
Flowers give the bereaved comfort and are a sign of respect and remembrance for the deceased. Flowers for the bereaved and for the deceased are basically different.
Flowers for the bereaved and for the funeral: overview
There are many types of floral decorations for funerals. Here is a short overview:
In loving memory: funeral ribbons or ribbons for the wreath
If you would like to decorate your wreath, open bowl or bouquet with a few words of condolence and the name, this is possible by means of a ribbon.
Typical funeral flowers and what they symbolise
If you are wondering what flowers or colours are appropriate for a funeral: the rule is that there are generally no rules or boundaries.
«Typical funeral flowers» - we explain what they symbolise here:
If flowers are not wanted
Sometimes the bereaved do not want any flowers and instead request donations to a charity that was particularly close to the heart of the departed.