A guide on making the most of Remembrance
When words fail to express your feelings, flowers speak the universal language of love, respect, and remembrance. We create meaningful funeral arrangements that honor the spirit of your loved one while providing comfort to those gathering to celebrate their life, and we deliver all over Santa Cruz county.
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What to Write on Funeral Flowers
Finding the right words to express sympathy can be difficult, but a thoughtful message on funeral flowers can provide comfort when speaking seems impossible.
Traditional messages like "In loving memory" and "Forever in our hearts" offer timeless comfort that works for most relationships. For a more personal touch, consider heartfelt sentiments like "Your kindness touched so many lives" to honor their unique impact.
You can always add a touch of expressions from a unique shared memory. When remembering family members, specific messages can acknowledge special bonds – perhaps thanking parents for their guidance or celebrating grandparents' wisdom that spans generations.
What Color Flowers for Funerals
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The colors you choose for funeral flowers can convey specific sentiments and meanings. Understanding these traditional associations well can help you select arrangements that best express your feelings:
White: Peace, Purity, and Innocence
White flowers are the most traditional choice for funeral arrangements, symbolizing peace, purity, and innocence. They represent the soul's return to innocence and offer a sense of calm during difficult times.
~Popular white funeral flowers:
• Lilies (especially Casablanca and calla lilies)
• Roses
• Chrysanthemums
• Carnations
• Orchids
Red: Love, Respect, and Courage
Red flowers express deep love, respect, and courage. They're appropriate for honoring someone who lived with passion or when you wish to express profound love for the deceased. Keep in mind, different culture quite often have varying meanings for Red flowers.
~Popular red funeral flowers:
• Roses
• Carnations
• Gladioli
• Tulips
Pink: Grace, Gentility, and Admiration
Pink flowers convey gentleness, grace, and admiration. They're particularly suitable for arrangements honoring women or anyone known for their gentle nature.
~Popular pink funeral flowers:
• Roses
• Carnations
• Lilies
• Sweet peas
Purple: Dignity, Respect, and Admiration
Purple flowers symbolize dignity and respect. They're often used to honor someone of significant accomplishment or to express admiration for the deceased's character.
~Popular purple funeral flowers:
• Hydrangeas
• Statice
• Lisianthus
• Orchids
Blue: Peace, Serenity, and Comfort
Blue flowers represent peace, serenity, and comfort. They can bring a sense of calm to a grieving family and symbolize the tranquility we wish for our departed loved ones.
~Popular blue funeral flowers:
• Hydrangeas
• Delphinium
• Iris
• Hyacinths
Yellow: Friendship, Devotion, and Remembrance
# Yellow flowers symbolize friendship and devotion. They bring warmth and light to memorial services and are especially appropriate for celebrating a life well-lived.
~Popular yellow funeral flowers:
• Roses
• Chrysanthemums
• Daffodils
• Tulips
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Unusual Funeral Flowers
When celebrating a special life, sometimes traditional funeral flowers just don't capture your loved one's unique spirit. Consider unexpected blooms like cheerful sunflowers for a vibrant soul, lush peonies for someone compassionate, dramatic Birds of Paradise for the adventurous, distinctive Protea for those who lived courageously, or delicate sweet peas for a gentle goodbye.
Personal touches make tributes even more meaningful—perhaps arrangements in team colors, designs incorporating hobby elements, or professional symbols that honor their life's work.
For those who loved sustainability or wanted something lasting, consider thoughtful alternatives like living memorial gardens with herbs for the home chef or succulents for the resilient spirit. These personalized expressions often provide more comfort than traditional arrangements, creating meaningful remembrances that truly celebrate the individual you're honoring.
Types of Funeral Flowers
Different funeral flower arrangements serve various purposes and are appropriate for different relationships to loved ones who’ve passed away. Understanding these distinctions can help you choose the best tribute:
Casket Sprays
Placed directly on the casket, these arrangements are typically chosen by immediate family members. They come in full-casket versions that cover the entire casket or half-casket designs that cover just the lower portion for open-casket services. Design considerations:
• Full-casket sprays create a dramatic, complete covering
• Half-casket sprays allow for viewing while still providing a beautiful tribute
• Often incorporate meaningful flowers that held significance to the deceased
Standing Sprays and Wreaths
These freestanding arrangements are displayed on easels near the casket or memorial site. They're appropriate tributes from family members, close friends, or colleagues. Design considerations:
• Wreaths symbolize eternal life with their circular shape
• Standing sprays create vertical visual impact
• Can be designed in meaningful shapes (hearts, crosses) or traditional formats
Funeral Baskets and Containers
These versatile arrangements can be displayed at the service and later moved to the family's home. They're appropriate from friends, extended family, or colleagues. Design considerations:
• More casual than formal sprays
• Often incorporate a variety of seasonal blooms
• Can be designed to reflect the deceased's personality or interests
Sympathy Bouquets
Hand-tied bouquets or vased arrangements are perfect for sending directly to the family's home before or after the service. They're appropriate from friends, neighbors, or business associates. Design considerations:
• More intimate scale for home display
• Often designed with longer-lasting flowers
• Can include fragrant varieties for added comfort
Memorial Plants
Living plants provide lasting remembrance and can be kept by the family long after the service. They're appropriate from anyone wishing to provide ongoing comfort. Design considerations:
• Peace lilies, orchids, and garden plants are popular choices
• Can be replanted outdoors as a living memorial
• Provide ongoing comfort as they continue to grow and bloom
Traditional funeral flowers carry powerful symbolism—white lilies represent the soul's innocence, roses convey various sentiments through their colors, and carnations offer affordable durability for multi-day services. Other meaningful options include culturally significant chrysanthemums, stately gladioli symbolizing strength, exotic orchids representing everlasting love, and full-bloomed hydrangeas expressing deep emotion.
