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From coded messages to accompanying major life events, flowers have always been associated with special meaning. Sometimes, that meaning is connected to death. While some flowers symbolize the malicious aspects of death, others convey remembrance, condolences, and the celebration of a life well lived. Whether you’re simply interested in the history of flowers or looking for the appropriate flowers to gift after a loss, we’ve got you covered with this comprehensive guide to symbolically significant florals.
Things You Should Know
- Flowers commonly used in funeral arrangements or sympathy bouquets include carnations, orchids, lilies, and gladioli.
- Not every flower that symbolizes death can be used to express condolences. Some express danger or ill will, and their meaning may vary by culture.
- A flower’s modern symbolism is typically connected to its appearance in religious texts, mythology, or the famed Victorian-era flower code.
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- Educate yourself on someone’s cultural background before gifting flowers. Jewish and Islamic cultures, for example, do not traditionally receive flowers.[32]Thanks
- In Buddhist ceremonies, white flowers are traditionally used for mourning, while bringing red flowers would be considered bad etiquette for a funeral.[33]Thanks
- If attending a Hindu ceremony, mourners are expected to arrive empty-handed, without flowers or other gifts.[34]Thanks
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