My Condolences Flower
A Time to Bid Goodbye — My Condolences Flower
Death. It’s a word that most of us would not want to talk about. It’s as if it’s a taboo word because we humans would like to live the best of our lives. With this pandemic, some people view it as a curse to humanity due to wickedness and immorality. However, many still believe that it is propaganda to lessen the population of this Earth. The survival of the fittest. Whatever the cause of death may be from sickness or accident, or natural way — grief will always be present.
Grief is the price we pay for love — Queen Elizabeth II
Grief is indeed something we experienced when we lose someone we love. The sorrow we encountered may be too much to comprehend. When it happens to a loved one, we comfort them by sending some flowers, encouraging messages, prayer, and even a hug.
So, what’s the best flower to give to a bereaving family?
Flowers come in various kinds and colour, and each symbolizes something. I usually notice that the florist keeps it as simple as possible in internment. This white cut flower signifies sympathy. Based on observation, flowers such as lilies rose, and orchids are the most common flowers delivered to a bereaved family.
White Lilies — it symbolizes innocence that has been restored to the soul of the departed.
White rose — means reverence, humility
Red rose — conveys love and respect
Dark crimson-rose — evoke grief and sorrow
Pink and White Orchid — the traditional colour of sympathy
Sympathy flower protocols
Remember that before you send a sympathy flower or hand any condolences flower, there are also protocols that we need to follow. According to one article I read titled “What are the Best Sympathy Flowers”, the funeral wreath is mainly sent for memorial service. Potted plants such as orchid are often sent home by the family, while a fresh cut sympathy bouquet is for the ceremony. This simple reminder will allow us to do things not just out of gesture since we feel that words are not enough, but the goal is to send them appropriately.
Final thoughts
Receiving the news of someone who departed is often heartbreaking. We would want to comfort the person directly affected immediately. Yet, with these trial times sending a condolence flower accompanied by a note will be a heartwarming reminder that someone cares. However, there are instances where the family would request to have it sent to their chosen charity the money that will be spent for the flower.
In all parts of the world, flower shops are essential. It does not just beautify your everyday life. It also suggests that life is beautiful. In my opinion, the flower sent during our ordeal signifies strength to carry on. Just imagine how this flower thrives after being pluck and still flourishes to bring happiness to people.
I have listed below florist who could also do flower delivery in Singapore if you need help with a condolence flower stand or condolence wreath arrangement.
- Smile Floral — smilefloral.com.sg
- A Better Florist — abetterflorist.com
- Hazel — hazel.com.sg
- Angel Florist — angelflorist.com
- Flower Cart — flowercart.sg