Sympathy flowers truly impart a special feeling of love and remembrance and continue to remain a popular feature in funeral services all over the world. In fact, funeral flowers have been traced all the way back to an archaeological site in Iraq from 60,000 B.C. Exploration of the Shanidar Cave revealed Neanderthal remains, and analysis of soil samples from one of the graves showed evidence of pollen in the burial site. This discovery inspired the idea that flowering plants were placed next to the corpse as part of the burial, and this ritual has continued through the years.<\/p>\n
In earlier times before embalming became popular, fragrant flowers were sometimes placed all around the casket<\/a> to mask the unpleasant odor of decay. Today, flowers are cherished more for their attractive colors and meaningful symbolism, although the perfume of certain plants can evoke lasting memories for bereaved family members. Different flowers express different feelings and emotions, and funeral flowers are no different. For this reason, florists frequently create personalized wreaths and bouquets in various shapes and designs according to the family\u2019s preferences for the funeral service<\/a>. Some of the most popular memorial floral arrangements include lilies, roses, orchids, and carnations, but there are plenty more from which to choose.<\/p>\n Funeral flowers are a symbol of sympathy, love, and respect. However, some families choose to omit flowers from the funeral or memorial service by asking guests to make a charitable donation \u201cin lieu of flowers.\u201d As a funeral guest, you may want to express your support with a sympathy bouquet, but it is considered proper funeral etiquette<\/a> to respect the wishes of the family in their time of grief.<\/p>\n There are many reasons that a plant may be given as an expression of sympathy rather than cut flowers. In addition to lasting longer than flowers, a funeral plant<\/a> can represent a living tribute to a departed loved one adding beauty to one’s home for years to come.\r\n Popular Funeral Plants<\/h2>\n