answersLogoWhite

0

Prior to the use of embalming chemicals in corpses, flowers at funerals were used to help mask the odors from the decaying body.

After the use of embalming chemicals became common, the use of flowers became tradition and symbolizes condolences, respect and affection for the deceased person(s).

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Where can one purchase flowers for a funeral?

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.


What are traditional funeral flowers in Italy?

Italian traditional funeral flowers


Which websites provide delivery for a funeral flower?

Most local florists will provide the delivery of flowers to a funeral home for a funeral. If you do not live in the area where the funeral is being held, you can order flowers through 1-800-Flowers or through FTD and request delivery.


Should ex send flowers to funeral of ex?

That's always a personal decision. I sent flowers to my exs funeral.


What actors and actresses appeared in Flowers for a Funeral - 2010?

The cast of Flowers for a Funeral - 2010 includes: Suelynn Gustafson as Lily


Where can one find cheap funeral flowers?

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.


Is it okay to send flowers to flowers a catholic funeral service?

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.


Can Flowers be sent to an Assembly of God funeral?

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.


What type of flowers should you send for a Filipino funeral?

type of flowers should you send for Filipino funeral: calachuchi, white roses, orchids


Where can I order funeral flowers in Madison, Wisconsin?

Funeral flowers can be ordered from nearly any florist. Search categories of "sympathy" or "funeral". You can also order funeral flowers from an overall flowers website such as: http://www.ftd.com/sympathy-funeral-ctg/occasion-sympathy/?noparent_bread=1. These websites deliver to nearly anywhere and work with local florists in the area of delivery. Here's the website for a local florist in Madison, WI: http://www.georgesflowers.net/madison-florist/sympathy-funeral-flowers-87c.asp?topnav=LeftNav


What do you call the round bunch of flowers for funeral?

Wreath , spray or bereavement flowers .


The father of your friend just died Should you send flowers now before the funeral or should you send flowers on day of the funeral?

Defineatly now