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Every culture and religion has different funeral flower etiquette. We will briefly discuss general sympathy flower delivery guidelines for some of the common religions. Flowers for funeral are welcome and appreciated by the Catholic faith. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints encourages most floral tributes. However, flowers should not be arranged on a cross or crucifix for this faith. In the Eastern Orthodox, faith it is appropriate to send white flowers before the burial. Other Christian faiths generally welcome floral expressions of all kinds. Choosing to send flowers to a Buddhist funeral is normally considered appropriate. Floral arrangements generally may be sent, but are not considered part of the Hindu tradition. In the Islamic faith you should consult the opinion of a local religious leader or the family before sending any floral decorations. In Jewish tradition, it is common to send fruit and food baskets, but not floral pieces. However, these are not practiced among Orthodox Jews. It is best to always check with the funeral home, temple, church, family, or religious leader on their particular rules on funeral flower delivery.
Appropriate funeral flower delivery etiquette
Floral displays have always been a part of burial traditions. In ancient cultures, herbs and florals were used to anoint the bodies. Today it is still very common and appropriate to send flowers to a family's home. This is a special way to express sympathy. Flower delivery varies and there are no rules on when to send flowers. Some choose to send arrangements immediately and others prefer to wait a week or more. Capturing a person's essence through a customized or personalized sympathy tribute is becoming more popular. At Studio Arts Florist, we invite you to contact us with any questions you may have on appropriate funeral flower delivery etiquette.
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