Funeral flowers - What to do in case of bereavement
A death usually leads to great emotional stress. In addition to this psychological burden, a lot of important things have to be done.
To help you cope, it makes sense to inform family members or good friends who will help and support you.
As a little help, you will get an overview of the most important tasks below:
• Call a doctor to issue the death certificate
• Notify relatives
• Check decrees of the deceased (e.g. organ donation, declarations of intent, will, etc.)
• Select and contact the undertaker (pick up the deceased, clarify the form of the funeral,
date of burial, select cemetery, post death announcement, order grave decoration, etc.)
• Notify the parish office (if church assistance is desired)
• Report death to the registry office + have the death certificate issued
• Apply for a certificate of inheritance at the probate court
• Report to health insurance companies, insurance companies and employers
Which flowers are appropriate in case of bereavement?
This is a common question when arranging a funeral bouquet. So that you do not have to deal with the question of which flowers are appropriate in this situation, we will be happy to help you here.
Flowers have played an important role in funerals and coping with grief for some time now. They serve ideally as comfort for relatives and friends.
The individual types of flowers and their colours have different meanings:
Roses, lilies and carnations are the flowers most commonly used at funerals.
The rose stands for transience.
Lilies symbolize sadness and connectedness.
Carnations are a sign of love and friendship.
The most common colours for funeral flowers are white, red, violet or peach.
White stands for purity and innocence. In Christian symbolism, it is the colour of the resurrection.
Red stands for love and respect and is therefore usually used at funerals.
Violet stands for dignity and respect.
Peach-coloured flowers symbolise admiration, gratitude or grief.
As an alternative to a bouquet of flowers, funeral wreaths are used at funeral ceremonies. The wreath symbolizes the eternal cycle of the sun as well as the immortality of the soul.