Choosing Flowers For Funeral Services

There are so many flowers available that you are going to want to sift through the options when you are ready to send something to funeral homes in Kent, WA. You may have a loved one who is having a final service or, you might have a friend going through a hard time that you want to send something to. Either way, here are some tips that can help you finding the right flowers for the service that is coming up. 

Consider The Style 

Most funerals are traditional and ceremonial and similar flowers are always going to work. But if you know that the funeral is going to have a more casual feel to it, different flowers are going to be better for that option. Find out as much as you can about the service so you can tell your florist about it and they can help you with the right options. You might want to figure out what other flowers are already going to be there so you can do something that goes along with those, or do something different to stand out. 

Check The Budget 

Large floral arrangements can cost quite a bit and there are also certain flowers that cost more than others. You are going to want to have a certain budget in mind so you can follow that cost parameter when you look at the options. Decide what you want to spend and tell the florist. That way, you can spend what you have available without going over it. The florist will help you to pick out the right options. 

Think About Preferences 

Most people have preferences when it comes to flowers and you are going to want to think about those when you get the flower arrangement ordered. What does your friend like? What does your loved one prefer? Consider what they like and what would look nice on display at the funeral home. That will help you to get something they will really appreciate. 

Go With The Meanings 

You may not know that flowers all have meanings behind them, but they do. If you want to convey a certain message, but you aren’t sure what to say, you can find a flower that conveys that message instead. You might want to show your sympathy and support and there are plenty of flowers that can convey that message on your behalf.

Consider Other Gifts 

While flowers are always a lovely gift to consider, there are other options out there as well. If you want to do something different or you know there are already going to be a lot of flowers at the funeral home, you may want to do something more unique. You can send a gift basket, for example, or send restaurant gift cards to take care of the family during this hard time. 

If you would like other gift ideas, or more tips about flower arrangements for funeral homes in Kent, WA, contact Edline-Yahn & Covington Funeral Chapel for ideas and suggestions.