Funeral Flowers & Tributes
At Croft Funeral Home we understand the significant role of floral arrangements in honouring a loved one's life. We are here to help you create a unique display that holds special meaning and pays tribute to the life of the person who has passed.
For people who prefer a traditional display, we have created a brief guide below that lists some popular funeral flowers and their meanings.
For others looking for something less traditional, your options today are truly unlimited. Flower arrangements can be as unique as the person whose life we are honouring.
Below are some examples of arrangements that have been created to personify the life of the person we are honouring.
Your floral display is as unique as you wish it to be.
This arrangement, featuring beautiful autumn hues, was created from a lady’s favourite colours.
This arrangement was made in honour of a keen gardener.
How you wish to honour your loved one is your choice and we are here to help you, with the most fitting floral arrangement to reflect the individuality of the person whose life you are remembering.
Here is a short guide on funeral flowers that you may find helpful in your decision-making.
What is the most appropriate flower for a funeral?
Each flower carries its own symbolic meaning. Here are some popular funeral flowers and their meanings:
- Lilies are often chosen as sympathy flowers. White ones are associated with love, innocence, purity and rebirth.
- Roses also carry different meanings depending on their colour. White roses symbolise purity and reverence.
- Carnations are another popular addition to funeral arrangements, holding different meanings depending on their colour. Red carnations symbolise admiration. Pink carnations express remembrance, while white carnations represent pure love and innocence.
- White orchids convey purity, innocence and eternal love.
How do you know you are choosing the right flowers?
This is a deeply personal choice for each person. You might consider the favourite colours or flowers of your loved one who has passed, or choose flowers that hold special meaning to convey your feelings.
When you entrust us with the care of your loved one, we work closely with you to take care of all your needs including your floral arrangements. We work closely with a local florist who will design a truly special floral tribute that is a perfect fit for your requirements.
Kelly Sutton, from Kelly's Flowers, Wellington
We are here to support you every step of the way
Please feel free to reach out to us at any time if we can help you in your time of grief. While our main funeral chapel is located in Lower Hutt, we hold funeral services Wellington-wide at many locations throughout the region including Wainuiomata and Upper Hutt. Call us any time on 04 569 7072 or email robert@croftfunerals.co.nz.