Flowers For Funerals And Memorials
What are the traditional floral arrangements for funerals?
Traditional floral arrangements for funerals are a casket piece, a spray, or a wreath. Flowers can go over one side of the casket with the open door, on the other side, or you can do a full casket piece with the door closed. Sprays are on an easel and they stand next to the casket. Wreaths of flowers are on an easel and they stand next to the casket. It is hard to get creative with those because a funeral is a traditional thing; you just want the flowers to be beautiful.
What types of flowers are appropriate for use in funeral arrangements?
In my family, my grandmother was an Ikebana florist, so I did all sorts of Japanese arrangements for her funeral, so it was tailored to her tastes. If you don't know, just do classic garden beauty. You should just stick with lush garden, beautiful English garden roses, callas - callas are a beautiful traditional flower - and lilies.
Should I bring flowers to a funeral?
I wouldn't bring flowers to a funeral because it's awkward. Memorial flowers are usually pretty tall and big, so you want to have them delivered. I think it's a great idea to get a group of people to go in on a wreath or a beautiful plant.
Who generally orders the flowers for a funeral?
Different family members will order flowers for a funeral. Usually, the family provides the larger pieces and friends give gifts. If it is a memorial service, you can order your own flowers or just call a close relative and see if you want to donate to their larger floralscape for the funeral.
