Giving funeral flowers is a beautiful sentiment when a friend loses someone dear. Some blooms are often associated with funeral services, and others deliver a compassionate meaning and can make for a lovely arrangement. Below are a few to consider.

Funeral Flower Meanings

1. Roses

The rose symbolizes spirituality, purity, and innocence. Since this bloom can come in a variety of colors, each hue has a specific meaning. White, for example, stands for purity and innocence, while red represents love. Deep red symbolizes grief; yellow is a sign of friendship; and pink can mean love, grace, and appreciation.

2. Orchids

Orchids are available in a spectrum of colors. In general, they represent eternal love, and pink and white varieties denote sympathy. Sprays of smaller varieties are also perfect representations of condolences for funeral bouquets.

3. Lilies

The lily is probably the most popular funeral flower, mainly due to its association with the peace and innocence restored to the soul of the deceased. For Christians, lilies represent purity, virginity, and the radiance of the soul. The white lily is also associated with majesty, while the white stargazer lily is a sign of sympathy.

4. Carnations

The colors of the carnations you select have different meanings for your arrangement. White stands for innocence and pure love; red means love, affection, and admiration; and pink denotes remembrance. For Christians, these blooms are associated with the Virgin Mary’s tears.

5. Hydrangeas

The full bloom of the hydrangea is often given as a symbol of heartfelt sincerity and emotion. These funeral flowers represent a gesture of understanding, especially when given to a grieving family during such a difficult time.

With two locations in Cincinnati, OH, Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Home offers compassionate funeral planning after the death of a loved one. They also provide preplanning options when you want to arrange your own funeral services in advance. Their expert staff will help you decide on every detail, from funeral flowers to burial options. To learn more about their arrangements, including cremation offerings, call (513) 385-0511. Visit them online for more on their grief resources.