Flowers for a Funeral

Flowers are one way to brighten up a sad day, and help pay tribute to a loved one's life. They can also be designed to pay a tribute in a personal way. With designs that include name and letter displays.

The most popular funeral display is the wreath. Made in a circle, it has a symbolic meaning, signifying the 'circle of life'. An open wreath presents a warm, classical and tasteful tribute.

Alongside the wreath, the spray is another traditional style of funeral display. It is usually placed upon the coffin. Therefore, consultation with close family, or the arranger of the funeral should be conducted.

An interesting way to provide a personal message is through letter displays. Most florists are capable of producing a customised message.

There are also flower displays which signify a persons religious belief in life, such as a cross. Or, a flower display which signifies a person's passion, such as a horse shoe or a football.

Most florists will attempt to send a flower arrangement as late as possible to a funeral director. This helps to keep the flowers as fresh as possible, and keep your tribute looking as vibrant as is necessary on such an emotional day.

When ordering online, it is a little more complex to create a display which is designed to your personal specification. Although most online florists will aim to create a personal letter display, the complexity of online communication may make it difficult to convey precisely your demands.

As a friend of the deceased, or a distant family member, the wreath is perhaps the safest option to pick. It offers a bespoke form of tribute, and the attached sympathy card providing comfort to the close family of the deceased.