PetalPalFlowers to give
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LilyA lasting union, purity, good wishesWhite lilies are the most traditional funeral flower -
RoseLove and passion (red); first love, being moved (pink); purity (white)White roses for remembrance, red for love and respect -
ChrysanthemumIntegrity, long life; big white and yellow mums are mostly for memorialsLong-lasting and often used in funeral sprays and wreaths -
CarnationA mother's love, gratitude, warmthWhite carnations stand for pure love and remembrance -
GladiolusRising step by stepTall spikes that work well in standing sprays -
Peace lilySmooth sailing, a clean calmA sympathy plant the family can keep for years -
Moth orchidHappiness flying your way, quiet eleganceA white orchid is calm and lasts for months
Tips
- Send large arrangements and sprays to the funeral home. Send smaller bouquets or plants to the family’s home
- If the family asks for donations instead of flowers, follow their wishes
- In a Jewish home, flowers are not usually sent. Food is a more common way to show support
Skip these
- Bright, party-style bouquets feel out of place at a service
