When planning a funeral, there are many important considerations to make. From choosing the urn or casket to selecting funeral flowers, every thoughtful detail will honor the life of your loved one. At Porto Funeral Homes in East Haven and West Haven, CT, the experienced professionals will help you find beautiful, meaningful ways to commemorate your dearly departed loved ones. Here, they’ll outline a few tips for choosing the perfect funeral flowers for the occasion.

Flowers have long been a symbol of beauty. From weddings and funerals to illness, nearly every major life event is ideal for sending a bouquet or decorating with flowers. When it comes to funeral flowers, here are a few key considerations to make:

• Preferences: If your loved one had a favorite flower, this is often the perfect choice for the funeral. For example, if they adored tulips, adorning the casket, standing sprays, and the rest of the venue with these vibrant flowers will beautifully honor your loved one. If you don’t know the favorite flower of the deceased, consider choosing a variety that suits his or her unique personality. For example, lilies are a fun and sweet flower, while roses are more intense and passionate.
• Color Symbolism: When choosing the color of the flowers, consider the mood of the ceremony as well as the personality of the dearly departed. For example, yellow signifies hope and happiness, while blue represents peace and harmony. White is a popular choice for funeral flowers, in part because it symbolizes life, death, and purity.
• Religion & Culture: You should consider your loved one’s religious or cultural affiliations when choosing flowers. For example, for Christians, the white lily represents the Virgin Mary and can be used as a representation of faith in the ceremony. In Hinduism, the lotus is a common funeral flower as it is considered a sacred symbol of eternity and divinity.

For gorgeous funeral flowers that will honor a beautiful life, look no further than Connecticut’s best funeral home. From the floral arrangements to the urn or casket, the funeral professionals at Porto Funeral Homes make every detail count. For more information, call the East Haven location today at (203) 467-3000 or the West Haven location at (203) 934-5000. You can also visit their website.