Flowers at funerals are probably one of the biggest and most well-known times to give flowers. Very few funerals would happen without any flowers being present. If we think about it, flowers are the one constant in all of our lives. Flowers are given to celebrate our birth, birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, or as a thank-you gift, and flowers are given when we die.
Traditional choices
White lilies have long been the traditional funeral flower of choice. White is thought to represent innocence and purity of the soul. You can’t really go wrong when you give lilies to the family at the time of their loss. You might want to think of giving flowers in a water-filled box, so the family don’t have to worry about finding a vase.
More modern take
Nowadays, many people choose to give flowers that pay tribute to the person who has died. Maybe they had a favourite flower or a flower that particularly represented their character. For example, to remember someone from Holland, you might have tulips on the casket, or to remember a keen gardener, you might have a vegetable spray.
Floral tributes
We often get requests to write people’s names using funeral flowers. Whether it’s “Mum”, “Dad”, or someone’s name, these tributes are a beautiful and very personal way to remember someone. Usually made with roses, they tend to last a long time as we place them in floral foam and then place them on a frame.
Talented florists
At Victoria Florists, we work with local funeral directors and are recognised as talented and trusted florists. Leanne Lovell of Victoria Florists has been working with flowers for over 35 years and says that it’s in creating a funeral tribute she’s at her happiest. “Death is part of life; there’s no escaping it. But every life – no matter how short or long – is a life to be commemorated and honoured. Every tribute we make is composed with so much thought and care for that unique individual, and equally for the grieving family and friends.”