When dealing with the loss of someone close, it may be confusing and overwhelming to figure out the best way to express your sympathy. Here are Ron & Alicia Robinson Florist, we can help you navigate the ins and outs of selecting, ordering, and sending sympathy flowers during this difficult time that perfectly represent your feelings and emotions.

To start, when ordering sympathy flowers it’s important to remember each type of flower has its own symbolism that denotes a particular meaning and emotion. This is what’s unique and remarkable about flowers because they allow you to send a meaningful message that goes beyond their beauty to express more than words can do on their own.  If you are looking for a way to send a sincere, heartfelt message during a time of mourning, keep reading for a quick and easy guide to selecting the best bouquet for you.

The Best Flowers for Sympathy Arrangements 

* Lilies –  These elegant flowers are most commonly associated with memorial services. They signify the innocence and purity that has been restored to the soul of your departed loved one. Both white lilies and stargazer lilies are considered appropriate.

* Chrysanthemums – A popular bloom that represents love, truth, and happiness, mums are a great way to honor and remember someone who lived a full life. Just make sure the deceased is not from an Asian or Latin American culture as mums in those countries symbolize death and are only used for placing on graves.

* Carnations – With a soft fragrance and long-lasting beauty, carnations are often used for funeral flowers. The traditional white carnation stands for love and innocence, the red carnation denotes admiration, and the pink carnation is symbolic of remembrance.

* Orchids – These elegant plants convey that you will always love the deceased; white phalaenopsis and dendrobium orchids are considered appropriate in this respect.

* Gladioli – The gladiolus bloom is tall and elegant, are is generally used in traditional fan sprays. The gladiolus symbolizes sincerity, strength, and moral integrity. They are available in a broad spectrum of hues, allowing you to send these beautiful flowers in their favorite color.

* Roses – Roses are a beloved symbol in all stages of life, and can be particularly meaningful when choosing funeral flowers. White roses signify reverence, red roses denote love and respect, pink roses convey gratitude and yellow roses stand for enduring ties with the deceased.

* Daffodils, Tulips, and Hydrangea – Spring flowers are symbolic of hope, renewal, and new beginnings. They are believed to bring encouragement to someone who is grieving. They can often be replanted outside for a lasting reminder of your love and sentiments.

Sincere & Elegant

Our Sincere & Elegant features white cremones, hydrangea, carnations, larkspur, mums, and stunning white stargazers. The design is accented with salal and fragrant eucalyptus in the bouquet and ti leaves around the inside of the vase this bouquet is sure to warm someone’s heart.

When to Send Sympathy Flowers

Timing for when to send sympathy flowers can vary depending upon a number of factors, but a good rule of thumb is to order funeral flowers at least 24 hours in advance of the funeral or memorial service, and 48 hours or more for larger pieces like wreaths or sprays. Many funeral homes like to have florals in place several hours before the ceremony, so the earlier you order, the better.

Sympathy flowers or gifts intended for the family rather than for the service may be sent directly to the home. The timing here is not as important as long they are received within several days before or after the service.

When More than Words Are Needed

The most important thing to remember is that a thoughtful gift of flowers is always welcome and helpful, too, for grieving family members and friends. Flowers can convey sentiments and emotions words often can’t and let people know they are in your thoughts during a difficult time.

The floral experts at Ron & Alicia Robinson Florist are here to help you to choose the best sympathy flowers for the funeral, memorial service, or to send to the home of a grieving family. We work closely with all Glendora, Whittier, and Rowland Heights area funeral homes and are honored to help you with any necessary arrangements.