The Meaning Behind Sympathy Flowers

If you attend a memorial after a cremation, you’ll have the opportunity to offer the grieving family some sympathy flowers. Yes, friends and co-workers of the deceased, yourself included, will want to bring something to honor the memory of the deceased after a Belle Plaine, MN cremation, and flowers are a popular expression of condolences. Here’s a look at what the various types of flowers mean so that you can choose the right one when the time comes. 

Hydrangeas 

One of the more interesting explanations concerning what hydrangeas symbolize is that they represent the gratefulness of the giver for the understanding of the recipient. So if you had a strong bond with the deceased and want the family to know how thankful you are for the support of their deceased loved one, then giving them hydrangeas will do the trick. Another benefit of these types of flowers is that they are perennials -- so they're the gift that keeps on giving. You can plant them outside, enjoy their beautiful bloom and then look forward to them springing back to life year after year. Also consider that there are many different types of hydrangeas with a rainbow of color options, so you can find the perfect one for the occasion. 



Roses 

Roses aren't just for weddings or for Valentine's day. No, they can also make great sympathy gifts since they pack a lot of meaning into their pretty petals and fragrant scents. Whether you get them in red or in some other colors, roses represent innocence and even youthfulness. If the deceased was either young or young at heart, then this could be the perfect sympathy gift. The shade of the flower also has meaning. For instance, roses that are dark crimson red represent heavy grief and sadness. 

Gladioli 

Gladioli flowers are distinctive in their splendor. They have a green stem that can grow to around four feet in length, and the flowers come in all sorts of colors that include purple, yellow and pink. In terms of symbolism, these flowers represent moral purity and impeachable character. So if the person you want to honor was an upstanding citizen who was well respected by family and friends, then you'll want to consider gladioli flowers. 

Carnations 

Carnations are another common type of sympathy flower that you might want to consider. Carnations have a long shelf life, so to speak, and their sweet scent is well known. Something you may not have known is that the meaning of carnations depends on the color. For instance, white carnations symbolize love, red carnations represent admiration and pink carnations symbolize remembrance. So you can choose the color based on what you want to convey. 

Scott County Cremation is only a phone call away if you’d like to discuss anything from planning a cremation in Belle Plaine, MN to finding the perfect sympathy gift. You can contact us by phone at (952) 402-9000 or you can stop by our office at 833 Marschall Rd Shakopee, MN 55379. We’re committed to helping grieving families plan the body disposition for deceased relatives. Let us know how we can help.