A funeral can be quite a depressing occasion and your funeral flower arrangement is intended to be a symbol of hope, love and the promise of a life here-after for the dearly departed.  A flower arrangement that is dying before the funeral even ends is not going to send the right message so it is important to send sympathy flowers that will last.  Ideally, your sympathy flowers should last at least three to five days to make it through the viewings and funeral and possibly even go home with a loved one.

With the right choice and proper care, sympathy flowers can last up to two weeks which can be comforting to the loved ones of the deceased as they are able to view the flowers and reflect on the life and death of their dear family member or friend.  Some flowers, such as carnations, mums or lilies are known for their staying power and make excellent choices for an arrangement of sympathy flowers to display either at the funeral home, the service or the burial.  Other suitable choices of sympathy flowers that last longer are snap dragons, chrysanthemums and daisies.  Of course, most cut greens such as philodendron last quite long and make an outstanding addition to your funeral arrangement when looking for sympathy flowers that last longer.

It is also important to send sympathy flowers that not only last longer, but are appropriate for the occasion.  Different flowers have different meanings and you don’t want to send red roses, which are the symbol of love and passion, unless, of course it is your significant other that has passed on.    You want your funeral flower arrangement to send a message of condolence, of love and of the hope of eternity.  Sending sympathy flowers that last in colors like white, yellow and pink help to convey the right message and tone for the occasion.

Dealing with the death of a loved one is a difficult thing to do and it is hard to know how to comfort a friend, associate or family member who is going through something like that.  Sending a beautiful flower arrangement has long been the chosen way to express your condolences and let them know that you are there for them if they should need you.  Sending the right arrangement of sympathy flowers that last longer helps to give that comfort and reassurance for a longer period of time while a person works through their feelings of grief.

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