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Types And Meanings Of Flowers For Funeral Service And What They Represent
If you are picking some blossoms for a memorial service, consider the different choices and what they signify. There are several alternatives for flowers for funeral services. Each one has a symbolic meaning that means something special to those left behind. Choose an appropriate kind to give to the grieving family.
The Lily is a traditional blossom that is often seen at memorial services. The blossoms in white signify innocence returned to the soul of the person who has passed away. This bloom is a symbol of majesty, pride and purity. The stargazer specie is particularly appropriate since it stands for sympathy and grief.
A Gladioli is an interesting bloom that is about long four feet tall. Each stem has multiple blossoms. This is a common flower used for fan arrangements in interments. The blossom looks elegant and classy. They are traditionally used for memorial services. They come in many shades and signify strength of character, sincerity and integrity.
Chrysanthemums are also common blooms uses for services especially in Spain, Italy, France, Poland, Croatia, and Hungary where the blossom symbolizes death. In Japan, China and Korea, the white varieties represent grief. They are not often used in memorials in the US with the exception of New Orleans because they symbolize joy in America.
Carnations are great choices for long interments since they last long. They are fragrant and are common picks to show sympathy. The colors of the blossoms also have special meanings. Red carnations represent admiration; pink blooms symbolize remembrance, and the white ones stand for innocence and a wholesome kind of love.
Roses can also be given as flowers for funeral. Red ones represent respect, courage, and love. Pink roses symbolize love and grace, while yellow ones are given by friends of the deceased. Dark crimson signify sorrow and grief. A single rose denotes undying love to the departed which is usually given by someone who is special to the dead.
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