The funeral is a ceremony of proven importance for those who mourn. It gives an opportunity to survivors and friends to express their feelings of sympathy, grief, and love for the deceased. Nothing is more appropriate than the ancient tradition of sending sympathy flowers.

Sympathy flowers have always played a distinguished role in burial traditions because of their comforting qualities. In ancient times, herb essences were used to anoint the bodies of the deceased. Therapists also believe that the ceremonies surrounding death ease the grieving process.

Sympathy tributes vary in different cultures and religions, so one would rather consult his/her florist before he/she's going to send sympathy flowers. The florist should also be aware of any restrictions or specific rules regarding flowers arrangements, those a funeral home or cemetery might have.

A growing trend in sympathy flowers arrangements is customized sympathy tributes, that reflect the personality of the deceased. Toys or special objects related to the deceased profession, favourite pastime and hobby, are commonly used in personalized tributes. Take sure you give the florist some information about the person you want to memorialize ' his/her habits, style of life, favourite colors. Almost anything can be incorporated into a funeral floral arrangement, depending on your fantasy and the skills of the florist.

Some people would prefer to send sympathy flowers to the family's home, in order to express their condolence. Others wait to have the flowers delivered to a funeral home. If you are sending flowers to the residence, choose a potted plant or a small vase of flowers, indicating sympathy for the family. A card with a sympathy note is usually enclosed with sympathy flowers. At the funeral home the cards are removed from the floral arrangements and given to the family to acknowledge the tributes sent.