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It can be difficult to find the right words to express your sympathy to those who are grieving. One of the most thoughtful ways to express sympathy is the gift of flowers. Choosing the correct flowers and arrangement requires careful consideration. Lafayette Florist, Gift Shop & Garden Center offers these suggestions. Here we will show you how to choose the right sympathy flower arrangement.

Personalized Sympathy Flowers: For a more personalized sympathy floral arrangement, flowers can be designed to represent a loved one’s personality or special interests. For example, pink flowers can be arranged in the symbolic breast cancer ribbon shape.

Sympathy Lilies: Lilies are also associated with funeral floral arrangements. They symbolize innocence and suggest that the soul of the deceased has returned to a peaceful state. White lilies are seen most often at funerals; other options include stargazer or oriental lilies.

Funeral Roses: Roses are a beautiful alternative to chrysanthemums and carnations.
• White roses are traditional funeral flowers and represent purity, love, innocence, and youth.
• Red roses can express deep and sincere love, respect, and courage.
• Deep crimson roses denote grief and sorrow.
• Yellow roses express sympathy, love, and respect and are commonly given by friends to symbolize strong ties.

Traditional Funeral Flowers: Chrysanthemums and carnations are the most traditional and popular options. They are commonly used in tribute wreaths or sprays. These funeral flowers are ideal because of their long lasting blooms and are used in tribute wreaths or sprays being left on the casket or placed at the graveside.

Expressing condolences is a task that requires thought and care. You have to say it right and don’t go overboard with it. A beautiful, fresh, garden style arrangement is sure to express your respect for the deceased, and care for the family. To learn more visit http://lafayetteflorist.com/ or watch this video.