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:
Calla lily: symbolises immortality; it is also popular as a funeral flower because of its elegance.
Chrysanthemum: symbolises loyalty, pure love and friendship and lasts for a long lime.
Dahlia: is a symbol of strength and says «Forever Yours».
Gerbera: stands for intimate friendship, light and vitality; yellow gerberas are used particularly often
Hydrangea: stands for gratitude
Lily: stands for kindness and transience.
Lisianthus: stands for esteem, dignity and charisma.
Carnation: stands for love, friendship and everlasting loyalty.
Orchid: stands for friendship.
Rose: symbolises love, affection and transience. Red roses are generally reserved for people who were very close to the departed.
White and pastel-coloured roses stand for faithfulness.
Forget-me-not: is a subtle symbol of remembrance and faithfulness.
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.