Summer flowers can be extremely beautiful but choosing the right ones for funeral arrangements can be more difficult. You want to make sure that you are decorating the Wodonga funeral home of your choice with the right flowers to represent your loved one. Picking flowers in season is always important to do, as these flowers will be cheaper and more beautiful. This article will take a look at some of the best flowers in season for summer funerals.
Roses
Roses are a common funeral flower that is available all year long. While there are some varieties that are only common during the spring months, you can get most other varieties at any time of the year. The different colours of roses symbolize different things, such as:
● Dark crimson: grief and sorrow
● Red: love, courage, and respect
● Pink: gentility, love, appreciation, and grace
● Yellow: friendship or strong ties
● White: innocence, humility, and reverence
● Black: death and farewell
Lilies
Lilies are another common funeral flower that is typically available throughout the year. Lilies, specifically white lilies, symbolize sympathy as well as the innocence of the soul after a loved one has passed away. They also represent peace and purity. Here is a look at what different lilies represent:
● White stargazer: sympathy
● White: purity and innocence
● Lily of the valley: purity of heart
Carnations
Carnations are popular because of how easily they are made available, how long they last, and how long its fragrance lasts. Like roses, different colours do have different meanings as well, including:
● Red: admiration
● Pink: remembrance
● White: pure love and innocence
Poppies
Poppies are traditionally used as a symbol around the world for remembering those who died during their military service. This was popularized by the association of poppies and the military during World War One. As a result, this is a flower that is still used today in military funerals to honour a loved one who has passed away during their service.
Statice
The statice flower is more typically found in dried funeral flower arrangements. This may not be as common or traditional as some of the other options here, but this is still a great choice for summer flowers in funeral arrangements. This flower represents remembrance and sympathy, pairing nicely with roses and lilies in an arrangement. You can find this flower in lavender, pink, and white.
Tuberose
This is an elegant summer flower that is perfect for arrangements like spray arrangements. This is a pure white flower that works very well with a variety of other flowers that can be found in a funeral arrangement.
Conclusion
Conway Funerals understands how important it is to have the funeral service look perfect, to create a service that is befitting of your loved one. Flowers may seem like an insignificant decision to make, but it’s one that can actually have a significant impact on the feel of the funeral service. Any of these summer flower options will be a great option to consider as you are planning for arrangements to decorate the funeral home.
