When choosing flowers for sympathy, it is important to consider the color and meaning behind them. Here are some common flower colors and their meanings:
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White: White is the most common color for sympathy flowers as it signifies new beginnings, remembrance, innocence, purity, and peace. It is appropriate for any type of loss, including the loss of a child or young person.
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Red: Red symbolizes love, beauty, and strength. It is typically given to the family of a lost loved one and is appropriate for someone who lost a significant person in their life.
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Pink: Pink is a respectful color choice that expresses gentleness and sympathy. It is appropriate for any type of loss and can be combined with other colors to express a specific message.
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Purple: Purple represents dignity, respect, and regal presence. It is appropriate for any type of loss.
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Blue: Blue expresses a deep sense of mourning and condolence, but also represents hope for the future. It is appropriate for any type of loss.
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Green: Green flowers are calming and represent hope and peace. They can be symbolic of the Resurrection of Christ for people of faith.
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Yellow: Yellow flowers can evoke a sense of happy memories and are appropriate for memorial services, celebrations of life, or funerals for younger people.
It is also important to consider the type of flower you want to give and to choose an appropriate floral arrangement as a show of bereavement. If you know the deceaseds favorite flowers, it can be meaningful to include them in the arrangement.
