A funeral can be a highly personalised experience, crafted to the exact requirements of a loved one’s final wishes or with careful consideration from family and friends about what they think their loved one would like their funeral to look like.
Many people do not put too much thought into their funeral flowers, thinking only of their favourite colour or just relying on a funeral director to pick them out. But flowers actually have a lot of hidden meanings that you may want to utilise.
Read on to discover Callum Robertson Funeral Directors' guide to some of the hidden meanings of funeral flowers.
Lilys
Lilies, especially white lilies, are a classic funeral flower, but what is the meaning behind them? White lilies are known for their connotations of purity, majesty and return to innocence, so in funeral symbolism, they represent that your loved one has passed on to a better place and renewed to a state of innocence. Peace lilies are also a common funeral gift, symbolising peace, harmony and rebirth.
Roses
Another popular funeral flower is roses, which have different meanings depending on their colours. Red roses symbolise grief and sorrow, while dark pink roses represent gratitude and yellow roses are a sign of friendship.
Chrysanthemums
While this is a less classic flower for funerals, chrysanthemums are becoming a popular choice for modern funerals, representing trust, friendship and loyalty. Specific colours also mean different things, such as red for love and white for innocence.
Orchids
All orchids symbolise love and beauty, but they have a vast variety of colours which each have specific meanings, and you can personalise your funeral flowers to create the perfect message. Red orchids express strength and bravery, while green orchids connotate nature, perfect for those who love the natural world.
Other suitable shades include purple, yellow and orange. Purple orchids symbolise appreciation and dignity, while yellow orchids represent friendship and new beginnings. Finally, orange orchids symbolise pride and strength.
Seasonal Choices
People often change the funeral flower colour depending on the season, with brighter and pastel shades being popular. In the winter people often prefer darker shades. While this doesn’t affect the meaning behind the flowers, you might want to think about whether your colour choices match the season.
Funeral Directors Near Me In Scotland
Here at Callum Robertson Funeral Directors, we are able to offer bespoke funeral arrangements to clients in the Kirkcaldy, Leslie and Dunfermline areas. We can help with a range of elements related to planning a funeral, including choosing the coffin, commissioning memorials and helping you plan the funeral
If you’d like to find out more about how we can help you, contact our offices today: Leslie, Kirkcaldy or Dunfermline.
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