Visiting a loved one’s grave marker helps you remember the happy times you shared with them. If they battled breast cancer, you can leave flowers on their resting place to honor their memory in a special way. Pink is the official color of breast cancer awareness, so here are a few beautiful blooms that transmit this message.

What Flowers Honor Those Who Fought Breast Cancer?

1. Pink Roses

Roses symbolize elegance, love, and admiration. They also represent femininity, grace, and joy. Pink roses highlight your bond with your loved one while showing the reverence and respect you have for other breast cancer warriors. 

2. Stargazer Lilies

These have stunning white and pink blossoms that represent purity, hope, and optimism. Their blooms reach upward, facing the sky, which symbolizes hope, positivity, and heaven. They also come in other colors that have different meanings, such as yellow for joy and white for innocence. 

3. Pink Dahlias

Dahlias are available in a range of shades, many with pink tones. They symbolize dignity, elegance, grace, and kindness, and are also used to represent those pure of heart and soul. They’re especially poignant for families who fight cancer because they show resilience, surviving into the fall and winter. 

4. Pink Carnations

Carnations, especially pink ones, stand for feminine love and maternal energy. Christian lore says that the first carnation bloomed from Mary’s tears as she watched Jesus being carried on the cross. These memorial flowers also represent fondness and someone unforgettable. 

Derrick Monument Company Inc. in Le Roy, NY, incorporates flower urns on grave markers to showcase the love shared by families. Since 1915, this family-owned and -operated monument builder has been creating customized, heartfelt pieces. For your convenience, they perform all work onsite. Learn more about their grave markers online, and call (585) 768-8470 to discuss your needs.