I don:t know about Japan but do know some cultures do not use them. the French, for some odd reason do not use Wreaths or Bells- On Christmas Cards, as they consider these mournful symbols - two swinging bells at angle are , however used for New Year"s day- with the caption equivalent of ( Best wishes). There are some cultures which do not use flowers for funerary purposes.
The type of flower brought to a Japanese funeral is a chrysanthemum. It is given by each visitor and is also the crest of the Imperial family.
That's always a personal decision. I sent flowers to my exs funeral.
Flowers sent to the wake are normally displayed at the funeral as well. Only one arrangement is needed.
either one will do
Funeral flowers are usually sent as a gift to the deceased's family. Most flower shops will understand when one mentions the flowers are for a funeral and perhaps provide some sort of discount.
Yes, unless the family requests otherwise, flowers are sent to the funeraL home where the wake service takes place. They are then brought to the cemetery after the Funeral Mass, and placed by the body.
Flowers and monetary donations should be sent to the funeral home. However, gift baskets intended for the bereaved should be sent to their private homes.
Yes, flowers can be brought to a funeral for an AOG funeral service. I attend an AOG church and I've been to two or three funerals which have had flowers. There's no "religous reason" not to have them. Flowers look lovely and make the scene look more cheerful.
We love flowers. They have no pagan origins so they're fine. Our funerals are fine too.
You can purchase flowers for a funeral at your local florist shop. You can also purchase flowers for a funeral at teleflora. They have an online store where you can order flowers for a funeral.
Italian traditional funeral flowers
Yes, it is a nice gesture to send thank-you notes to guests who signed the guest book at a funeral. Thank-you notes should definitely be sent to those who sent cards, memorial donations, or flowers.
In Indian culture, flowers are considered to mostly symbolize happiness and celebration for which reason flowers would not be sent to a Sikh funeral. (Though flowers may be used to make a garland for the deceased's body and/or picture of the deceased, it would be better to send flowers for that purpose and to let the family take care of that).