At a certain moment, each person is faced with such a sad event as the loss of a loved one, relative, friend. Unfortunately, all people are not eternal and sooner or later this happens. If you need to go to a funeral, it is very important to take seriously the issue of choosing the floral arrangement that you will put on the grave.
People who bring flowers to the funeral in this way express their warm, respectful attitude towards the deceased. It is important to pay attention not only to the appearance of the bouquet, but also to the number of flowers in it, the color of the plants and their appearance.
What points should you pay attention to?
In our country, it is customary to buy bouquets with an even number of plants for such events. Of course, you can order a small composition or a larger bouquet. But, if you want to stand out, order a large bouquet then it is better that it be decorated in the form of a wreath or basket. If you made a mistake and brought a bouquet with an odd number of flowers, this mistake may be noticed by the relatives of the deceased, and will even be offended by it. If you don't want to quarrel over such trifles, it is better to order a floral arrangement with an even number of plants in advance.
If you have to go to a funeral in the United States, Western Europe, then such traditions can not be followed. In these countries, they are sure that it makes no difference how many flowers were brought to the funeral, the main thing is that people gathered to honor the memory of the deceased, paid attention to such a sad event. Therefore, in Europe, the USA, people can easily bring 1 rose or 3 or more pieces. But it is customary for living people in these countries to give bouquets with an even number of flowers.
With us, it's still better not to risk and order an even number of flowers. If you are a member of the family of the deceased, then you should not skimp on flowers, buy a large bouquet. But, be sure to consider what kind of flowers to give, since plants have their own "language", which is able to tell about the attitude towards the deceased, its characteristics. For example:
magnolias, lilies - indicate the nobility, honesty, reliability and decency of the deceased;
chrysanthemums are amazingly beautiful flowers that can emphasize your longing, sadness, a seal for a deceased person;
daffodils - these flowers are able to demonstrate your gratitude to this person, which is especially important for employees, managers, relatives, friends.
If you want to demonstrate that you remember the deceased and will never forget, then add rosemary to the bouquet. It is this plant that is the symbols of memory.
If you need to go to your friends' funeral, we recommend ordering compositions of white chrysanthemums. They will demonstrate your openness, honesty, friendship and loyalty better than others.
In addition to the number of flowers, you should also pay attention to their color. For example, a bright red, plum shade is the color of love, fidelity, passion, affection. Most often, such flowers are chosen by spouses, lovers, who are now left alone. The white color of plants - of course, symbolizes purity and tenderness, perfection. The green color is rather ambiguous, few people collect such compositions at the cemetery, but still such bouquets are given, where this shade prevails and it indicates endless energy, faith in eternal life. If you want to show sympathy, support the relatives and loved ones of the deceased, order compositions from orange, yellow flowers, you can consider the option from lilac.
When ordering compositions for such a mourning event, try to choose options in which there are no abrupt transitions of shades, buy plain, calm bouquets, baskets, wreaths.
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