The Right Flowers for a Cremation Service

More and more people may be choosing cremation over traditional burial, but many are still learning the social etiquettes. The right flowers to bring to a cremation service is one of them. Based on knowledge as one of the cremation services in Phoenix, AZ, here are the suitable options.

Lilies

They are acceptable (and common) at traditional funeral services, and so are they at cremation services. The simple and white appearance is fitting for any somber event. Also, most people already associate the smell with funeral homes, so it fits the mood.

Orchid

Flexibility is a distinct trait of cremation services, including its acceptable flowers. Orchids are renowned as the flower for people in love. The sentiment also holds at a cremation service.

They come in different colors. Green, White, Red, Purple, Pink. Either one works. They are pretty, so they brighten up the mood and have an admirable scent.

Roses

You might assume roses aren’t ideal for a cremation service, but you would be wrong. They are beloved flowers, whether they are for weddings, dates, funerals, or cremation ceremonies.

It doesn’t matter what color you get either. We’ve seen several cremation services with yellow, red, white roses. The best choice the service depends on the dominant emotion of the day. White roses represent the departed’s innocence and purity, red for the sense of grief and loss. Yellow is a display of tender sentiment.

Carnations

Cremation service is a catchall for all types of cremation-related services. When it is a memorial service, often organized after the cremation, carnations are excellent flower options.

They are great on their own or can be paired with other flowers to represent the different present emotions.

When deciding on an arrangement, go with a color that you like. There is no wrong color unless the family specifies. For some inspiration, white and pink are popular carnation colors.

Tulips

Tulips inspire hope. That is why practically everyone smiles when they see or smell one. It is a quality that makes it an ideal option for a cremation service.

Bringing a flower that represents hope and courage is an excellent gift to the family and friends of the departed. Talk to your florist and design an arrangement that matches the day and your budget.

Lastly, there is no hard rule to this. It is okay to go with a flower you know the person who died would have loved. A lot of cremation services are usually a celebration of the deceased. Bringing a flower like that fits with the mood.

If you are hosting the cremation service, these flowers also work as decor. They are an effective way to make the room feel how you want.

You could also reach out to us, Simply Cremation & Funeral Arrangements, if you need help putting your service together. We are a Phoenix, AZ cremation service and help people organize different kinds of cremation services and more. Please give us a call or visit our location today to get started.