Funeral flowers are one of the many elaborate burial customs that have been woven together over thousands of years. Customs vary by culture and religion. Below is a general guide to funeral flower customs for much of the U.S. based on your relationship with the deceased. Note that in some religions such as Muslim, Hindu and Judaism flowers are not appropriate. If you are not certain of which customs to follow, contact the family for advice.
For immediate family larger funeral flower arrangements are appropriate. The honor of decorating the casket with flowers is reserved for the closest family members. An arrangement that covers half the casket is called a foot spray and intended for a half-open casket service. An arrangement that covers the full casket is called a lid spray.
Other larger funeral flower arrangements include those designed for an easel, such as wreaths, hearts or crosses. Traditional colors include all white and pastels. The colors however don't have to be somber. Colors like pink, yellow and lavender for example can pay tribute to the life that was lived.
If you were a close friend of the deceased, a larger arrangement of funeral flowers may be appropriate. Options include designs for free-standing easels, and larger baskets or containers. Plants are another option that will last for a long time after the service. These are thoughtful ways to offer your emotional support.
If you cannot attend the funeral service, there are a number of ways to express your sympathy. An elegant basket or a vase of flowers, or a basket of food, fruit or a gourmet basket sent to the home is appropriate. These items express your sympathy and condolences to the bereaved family.
Coworkers typically send funeral flowers as a group. A spray arranged on an easel or a funeral basket might be an appropriate gift. A note or care is appropriate if a sympathy gift is sent to the home. Other options include a basket of flowers, a plant or a dish garden.
Funeral flowers are expressions of sympathy, peace, comfort and hope. They are a reminder that the thoughts and prayers of friends are with the family. Flowers also help celebrate the life of the deceased and offer renewed hope.
For immediate family larger funeral flower arrangements are appropriate. The honor of decorating the casket with flowers is reserved for the closest family members. An arrangement that covers half the casket is called a foot spray and intended for a half-open casket service. An arrangement that covers the full casket is called a lid spray.
Other larger funeral flower arrangements include those designed for an easel, such as wreaths, hearts or crosses. Traditional colors include all white and pastels. The colors however don't have to be somber. Colors like pink, yellow and lavender for example can pay tribute to the life that was lived.
If you were a close friend of the deceased, a larger arrangement of funeral flowers may be appropriate. Options include designs for free-standing easels, and larger baskets or containers. Plants are another option that will last for a long time after the service. These are thoughtful ways to offer your emotional support.
If you cannot attend the funeral service, there are a number of ways to express your sympathy. An elegant basket or a vase of flowers, or a basket of food, fruit or a gourmet basket sent to the home is appropriate. These items express your sympathy and condolences to the bereaved family.
Coworkers typically send funeral flowers as a group. A spray arranged on an easel or a funeral basket might be an appropriate gift. A note or care is appropriate if a sympathy gift is sent to the home. Other options include a basket of flowers, a plant or a dish garden.
Funeral flowers are expressions of sympathy, peace, comfort and hope. They are a reminder that the thoughts and prayers of friends are with the family. Flowers also help celebrate the life of the deceased and offer renewed hope.
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