In Loving Memory...
Sending thoughts of love and support to the
families of their loved one and celebrating the life
and legacy of a beloved is traditional in the
language of flowers.
Traditional sympathy arrangements remain popular
and usually consist of a fan-shaped design of
flowers
in a container, which are suitable to accompany
interment at a cemetery. Most traditional
arrangements are made up of gladiolas or snapdragons
accented by roses, gerbera, daisies and other
seasonal flowers in addition to ferns and palms for
greenery. These large arrangements usually range in
price from 150, etc.
Circular wreaths, which symbolize eternal life, and standing sprays, which are one-sided arrangements, are both displayed on easels at the visitation and ceremony, making for a tasteful and elegant showing.
A casket spray, which is placed on top of the casket, is usually provided by the closest members of the family of the deceased. A beautiful casket spray is usually in the $250 - $550 price range.
Smaller side-table arrangements of flowers are a thoughtful and economical choice, and well-suited for cremations and memorial services, as they can be taken home to be appreciated by family members afterwards. The price range for these designs is typically from $75.
No matter what style of arrangement, the customer has many options regarding the types and colors of flowers they would like to send. For ladies, light pastel shades of pink, lavender and cream colors are a lovely preference, while for gentlemen, more masculine hues of burgundy, red and gold are often requested. A timeless choice is an arrangement of roses in a color loved by the person who has passed away.
Personalization can also be accommodated. If you know what the favorite flowers of the deceased were, a suitable arrangement will be created to reflect that fact. And remember, sympathy arrangements do not have to be “funeral” in nature. Bright, vibrant colors mark the joyous celebration of a life well-lived and unusual, tropical choices such as birds of paradise, orchids, ginger and anthurium are indicative of a growing trend toward more modern and stylish alternatives. Other ways of personalizing an arrangement include taking into account a person’s hobbies - fishing, golfing, cowboy boots, combat boots, etc. and incorporating them into an arrangement that tells a story of the person's life in flowers.
What to say on the enclosure card? Common salutations include “Our Deepest Sympathy”, “With Condolences” and “Thinking of You”, with a signature from an individual, family or business below.
Wildflowers will verify the details, such as the
proper name of the deceased,
and
the time, day and location of the visitation or
service, by checking a published obituary or
contacting the funeral home, to make sure your order
is delivered in time to be on display.
A popular trend for consideration is to send flowers, plants or fruit baskets to the home of the family after the funeral is over to let them know you are thinking of them. Whether it is for a funeral, a memorial service, a wake, or reception, your gift of flowers will brighten spirits and surely be
