The History of Funeral Flowers

For centuries the flowers for a funeral were used to cover the odor of the deceased (decomposing body) and as an expression. An expression of respect for the dead and sentiment for grievers.

Funeral professionals today do a great job in presenting their beliefs in the importance of funeral flowers in a service. And only by conveying these beliefs will the family of the deceased understand the importance of the flowers.

Funerals are emotional time for all involved. Emotion is also a base for all human expressions. Funeral flowers sent to the church, grave site or family’s home do express emotions that are heard to verbalize. These feelings of sympathy, respect, faithfulness and sharing of grief are spoken through flowers. Flowers do create a worm and caring environment and take away the cold realities of death and despair.

Families of deceased do have a right to express their feelings and representing the deceased through flowers. The types, colors, seasons and shapes all can describe the way we feel and they can also describe someone’s character and personality.

It is customary to send flowers for a funeral, however, some of us do and some do not understand the significance of spirituality in this tradition. Flowers are not only symbols of love and respect, they also signify eternity and immortality. Flowers comfort hopeless, and care for depressed. The life cycle of a flower is close to a human life cycle. And by watching them we learn that life is not forever.

So, flowers in a funeral have a symbolic and visual role. They add warmth and richness to the service. Flowers represent sympathy to the grievers.

Sympathy flowers sent as comfort to the living and as token of respect for the departed.

Carnation Flower, Most Popular Flower in the World?

Carnation Flower is one of the most if not the most popular flower in the world. Carnation flowers are available in many solid colors as well as mixed colors.

Carnation Flower or the flower of gods as some people call them is very long-lasting and extremely enjoyable. As flower of love it is enchanting and delicate.

Carnation Flowers have a very nice texture and aroma. Carnation symbolize attraction, desire, distinction, appreciation and of course love.

In Christianity it is believed that when Mary bitterly wept for Jesus at the foot of the cross and when tears touched the ground the first carnation sprung up and bloomed. Carnations represent the never ending mother’s love for their children. Thus becoming Mother’s Day flower.

Happiest and Saddest Feelings with Flowers

We express our happiest and saddest feelings with fresh flowers. Has anyone had a wedding without flowers? Can there be a memorable birthday without birthday flowers? Have you seen a funeral without flowers?

After a performance we shower performers with flowers. Get well flowers make someone feel special. With flowers you can express your feelings and emotions. To let them know that you do care and convey your wishes.

There are studies that prove how fresh flowers can change someone’s mood and emotional state. Next time you give flowers to someone pay attention how a smile forms on their face and the mood changes.

Flowers represent all that is beautiful, gentle, passionate and pure. Flowers for an occasion is great, however, the best response one gets when it is unexpected. A home or a business with fresh cut flowers represents warmth and comfort.

Over time we will post what each fresh flower represents, which colors should you choose for an occasion. And does someone’s favorite color really translate to the color of the flower that they like?

Flowers Do Get Sick.

Bacteria and viruses attack cut flowers as they would any one of us. Mixed flowers in a vase pass viruses to each other.

Any leaf of a flower that is submerged or touches water will rut. This rutting produces bacteria that will kill your flowers. If the vase water is not changed frequently a slimy substance (Bacteria) surrounds the end of the stem and flowers will be deprived of water and food.

Do not keep fruits and vegetables close to your fresh flowers. Most fruits and vegetables produce gases that are very harmful to flowers, and makes them wilt and die faster. To prevent any of these things from happening, change the vase water as frequently as you can (once a day is great, once every three days is a max).

Wash the vase with some bleach. Bleach kills any bacteria that are clinging to the vase. Add acids to the water proportionately. A table spoon of lemon juice or vinegar, couple a drops of Listerine will keep the water fresh and bacteria free.

Cutting Flowers to Prolong Vase Life

Cutting techniques for fresh flowers to prolong vase life is important. Planted flowers drink water through their roots. When flowers are cut their stems continue to drink water. Flowers drink water through a process called Capillary action.

Just like a sponge absorbs water through a tiny tubes the same way flowers drink water. Flower stem have tiny straw like tubes that absorb water upwards.

For this reason it is very important to cut your fresh flowers with a sharp knife so these capillaries are not smashed and the water flows freely. Also cutting flowers in an angle is important. When flowers are set in the vase the ends of the stems must have room to absorb water, if the stems are not cut in an angel (45 degree) the stems that touch the bottom of the vase have no room to absorb water.