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Sympathy flowers

A thoughtful way to deliver a message of condolence.

Gabrielle Pastorek
Gabrielle Pastorek

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Flowers are often regarded as a symbol of sympathy to send to a family or person experiencing loss. A gesture like this lets them know that you are thinking of them during a difficult time.

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Why do we give sympathy flowers?

We give sympathy flowers to express our love and respect when those close to us experience loss. Their beauty creates a warm atmosphere and brings a sense of peace and comfort for those who are mourning.

Flowers also hold spiritual significance, symbolizing immortality and eternity and serving as a way to express respect and bid farewell to the departed. Death is normally a time of sorrow and despair, and sending sympathy flowers can help to express your deep love and concern for loved ones in mourning.

How to choose the most appropriate sympathy flowers

While all flowers can be appropriate for sympathy messages, there are certain types of flowers and arrangements that are culturally symbolic. For example, lilies are associated with spiritual occasions, making them ideal flowers to have in your sympathy flower arrangement. Roses are also great choices, as they symbolize love and can be used to indicate deep love for the deceased.

Flowers sent for deceased adults and children differ. With children, you may want to go for softer colors and smaller arrangements.

Sympathy flowers are acceptable before and after burials. It’s never too late to send them, especially if you just became aware of the death.

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Bottom line

Sending flowers can be a warm and heartfelt way to express your sympathy and condolences for a person or family experiencing a loss. Customize the arrangement you send based on the individual’s personal preferences, or send a timeless lily or other funeral flower arrangement.

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