- Flowers show love, sympathy and support during a personal hardship like death.Bouquet image by Kimprebble from Fotolia.com
A bouquet of flowers might represent your love, a get well wish or sympathy. In many instances, flowers are a thoughtful gesture for a funeral or to a loved one's home when they have lost someone special. Flowers send a message when words can't express what you are feeling. There are specific flowers that are commonly used as a funeral display, which convey mourning and loss. - Purple hyacinths represent sorrow.hyacinth image by Alison Bowden from Fotolia.com
Hyacinth come in an array of colors, but it is the purple hyacinth most commonly found in funeral arrangements. Purple hyacinth symbolizes sorrow, according to the Flower Shop Network. This flower is a perennial bulb that produces one flower a year. - Irises mean your friendship means so muchIris image by Kamila Rakowska from Fotolia.com
Irises are vibrant and come in a variety of colors. Including irises in your bouquet, illustrates the importance of you're friendship with whom you're sending them to, the Flower Shop states. Irises also grow each year from a bulb and produce one flower per bulb. - Jonquils symbolize sympathy, according to Flower Meanings.Jonquil image by Courtenay Smith from Fotolia.com
Jonquils, or more commonly known as daffodils, evoke sympathy. The color yellow may also symbolize awareness. Adding jonquils to a bouquet illustrates your understanding and sympathy in a time of need. It is a suitable flower for funerals, viewings and condolences. - White poppies symbolize consolationpoppy image by Bradlee Mauer from Fotolia.com
White poppies are a symbol of consolation, according to the Flower Shop. Tall thin stems and fuzzy foliage accompany the white poppy, which is a perennial bulb. If you are trying to console a loved one, white poppies are an ideal addition to your bouquet. - Yellow zinnia symbolize daily remembrance.zinnia image by maslight from Fotolia.com
Yellow in general symbolizes awareness and friendship. The yellow zinnia, according to Flower Meanings, shows that the person you are sending the flowers to is in your daily thoughts. A few strategically placed yellow zinnia can not only add color to your bouquet, but also illustrates your love and concern. - Dark crimson roses are appropriate flower selections for funerals.dark red rose on a long stalk growing in park image by Sergey Galushko from Fotolia.com
Roses symbolize deep emotion, whether it is love or mourning. It is very common to see sprays of dark crimson roses at a funeral because they symbolize deep mourning and love, according to Flower Meanings. Roses are the perfect addition to any funeral floral arrangement. - Sweet peas symbolize a farewell.sweet pea image by L. Shat from Fotolia.com
Sweet peas are a small, gentle flowers that symbolize a good-bye or departure. At funerals, a small sray of sweet peas will add a nice aroma, according to the Flower Shop. Sweet peas add a touch of gentleness and sweetness to any bouquet meant for a person in mourning. - not all faiths send flowers to a funeralBouquet image by Alison Bowden from Fotolia.com
One thing to consider is whether flowers are an appropriate gift to send to a funeral. According to 800 Flowers, not all faiths celebrate using flowers. In the Jewish faith, for example, flowers are not generally sent, but gifts of fruit and food baskets are suitable.
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