Flower Meaning Guide

Discover the symbolic meanings behind funeral flowers and find the perfect blooms to express your sentiments and honor your loved ones.

Found 10 flowers matching your criteria

Rose

Rose

Rosa

White Rose

Funeral Appropriate
PurityInnocenceNew beginningsReverenceHonor

White roses symbolize purity, innocence, and reverence, making them perfect for funeral arrangements and memorial services.

Red Rose

Funeral Appropriate
Deep loveRespectCouragePassion

Red roses represent deep love and respect, appropriate for honoring a beloved spouse or romantic partner.

Pink Rose

Funeral Appropriate
Gentle loveGratitudeAppreciationGrace

Pink roses convey gentle love and appreciation, suitable for friends and family members.

Yellow Rose

FriendshipJoyWarm memories

Yellow roses celebrate friendship and joyful memories, better suited for celebrations of life rather than traditional funerals.

Perfect for:

FuneralMemorialSympathyCondolence
Lily

Lily

Lilium

White Lily

Funeral Appropriate
RebirthPurityPeaceSpiritual renewal

White lilies are among the most traditional funeral flowers, symbolizing the restored innocence of the soul after death.

Pink Lily

Funeral Appropriate
MotherhoodFemininityAdmiration

Pink lilies honor mothers and represent admiration for feminine strength and grace.

Orange Lily

ConfidencePrideWealth

Orange lilies are more celebratory and less appropriate for solemn funeral occasions.

Perfect for:

FuneralMemorialSympathy
Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum

White Chrysanthemum

Funeral Appropriate
LoyaltyHonestyDevotionDeath (in some cultures)

White chrysanthemums represent loyalty and honesty. In many European cultures, they are specifically associated with death and mourning.

Yellow Chrysanthemum

Funeral Appropriate
SorrowGriefMourning

Yellow chrysanthemums traditionally express grief and sorrow, making them appropriate for funeral arrangements.

Red Chrysanthemum

Funeral Appropriate
LovePassionDeep feelings

Red chrysanthemums convey deep love and strong emotions toward the deceased.

Perfect for:

FuneralMemorialSympathy
Carnation

Carnation

Dianthus caryophyllus

White Carnation

Funeral Appropriate
Pure loveInnocenceSweet memories

White carnations represent pure love and sweet memories, perfect for honoring someone special.

Pink Carnation

Funeral Appropriate
RemembranceGratitudeMotherly love

Pink carnations symbolize remembrance and are often used to honor mothers and show gratitude.

Red Carnation

Funeral Appropriate
Deep loveAdmirationAffection

Red carnations express deep love and admiration for the deceased.

Perfect for:

FuneralMemorialSympathyMother's Day Memorial
Gladiolus

Gladiolus

Gladiolus

White Gladiolus

Funeral Appropriate
Strength of characterHonorIntegrity

White gladiolus honor the strength and integrity of the deceased, representing their noble character.

Pink Gladiolus

Funeral Appropriate
CompassionMotherly loveFemininity

Pink gladiolus express compassion and are especially meaningful for honoring mothers and feminine figures.

Perfect for:

FuneralMemorialMilitary Honor
Forget-Me-Not

Forget-Me-Not

Myosotis

Blue Forget-Me-Not

Funeral Appropriate
RemembranceEternal loveFaithful memories

Blue forget-me-nots are the ultimate symbol of remembrance, ensuring the memory of loved ones lives on forever.

Perfect for:

MemorialRemembranceSympathy
Iris

Iris

Iris

Purple Iris

Funeral Appropriate
WisdomValorFaithHope

Purple iris represents wisdom and valor, honoring someone who lived with dignity and courage.

White Iris

Funeral Appropriate
PurityFaithHope

White iris symbolizes purity and faith, offering comfort and hope during difficult times.

Perfect for:

FuneralMemorialSympathy
Baby's Breath

Baby's Breath

Gypsophila

White Baby's Breath

Funeral Appropriate
InnocencePurityEverlasting love

White baby's breath represents innocence and is often used as a filler flower in funeral arrangements to add softness and purity.

Perfect for:

FuneralMemorialSympathy
Orchid

Orchid

Orchidaceae

White Orchid

Funeral Appropriate
Eternal loveBeautyRefinement

White orchids represent eternal love and refined beauty, perfect for honoring someone special.

Pink Orchid

GraceJoyHappiness

Pink orchids are more celebratory and better suited for celebrations of life rather than traditional funerals.

Perfect for:

MemorialCelebration of Life
Sunflower

Sunflower

Helianthus

Yellow Sunflower

LoyaltyDevotionWarmthPositivity

Sunflowers represent loyalty and warmth but are generally too bright and cheerful for traditional funeral services.

Perfect for:

Celebration of LifeMemorial Garden

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Cultural Meanings

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Color Symbolism

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Appropriate Choices

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