It is never easy to find the right words to console someone when they are mourning the loss of a loved one. Some losses stay with us forever, but we can use soothing words to help them through this tough journey. The journey of grief is long and hard, but your consoling words can help them know that they are not alone in this. You can show your respect, sympathy, and care by sending out funeral flowers with heart-touching, handwritten notes.
Difference Between Sympathy And Funeral Flowers
While some people fail to establish the difference between sympathy and funeral flowers, they like to think they are the same. They are just flowers aren’t they?
That is not correct. They are not just flowers, they are a way of showing your support while someone you know or cherish faces the reality of life. Sympathy flowers can be sent out at any time. You can send them to the deceased office, home, or any other place they are acquitted to.
On the other hand, funeral flowers cannot be sent to the home of the deceased. It is inappropriate to send them out after the funeral or anywhere other than the funeral. The reason is that funeral flowers remind the grieving ones of their loss again which can upset them.
Appropriate Funeral Flowers
You may be thinking that any kind of flowers will do the job but this is not true. Flowers also have a meaning to them. Their color, kind, smell, and even shape contribute to this meaning. Some widely excepted types of funeral flowers are
- White Lillies
- Chrysanthemums
- Red roses
- White roses
- Yellow roses
- Pink roses
- Orchids
What To Write On Funeral Flowers
While there are no best words to console someone for their loss, we can certainly use the right words and messages to show them our support. Even a little support means a lot for someone facing such a great loss. You can write one of the following messages on your funeral flowers to show support.
Short Messages To Write On Funeral Flowers
Gone but not forgotten
Sending love your way
Forever in our hearts
Always in our hearts
Sleep peacefully
With fondest memories
With deepest sympathy
Our thoughts are with you
With heartfelt condolences
‘Til we meet again
Rest peacefully
You are the brightest star in the sky
Treasured memories
So sorry for your loss
You will be missed by us all
We’ll always love you and miss you so much
Your loss leaves a huge gap in our lives
With love and fond memories
Forever in our thoughts
Loved and remembered
Long Messages To Write On Funeral Flowers
When a person becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure
We can’t be with you in person, but we are with you in spirit always
You will be deeply missed, and live on forever in our hearts
Sleep peacefully my love, you will live on forever in my heart
A light has gone out of our lives, but our happy memories will remain
Words can’t begin to express our sorrows
As you danced in the light, love lifted you. As you brushed against this world so gently, you lifted us
A light has gone out of our lives, but our happy memories remain
One day we will remember you with wonder, not grief
Our hearts go out to you and your family
We hope these flowers express what our words never will
Please accept these flowers and hear the words we are not able to speak
Time may pass and fade away but memories of you will always stay
A silent thought, a special prayer, for a special person in God’s care
Many friends come into our lives but only a few leave with their footprints on our hearts
You brought so much joy into our lives, and you made the world a better place. Rest in peace
Like a beautiful flower, (name of deceased)’s memory will bloom in our hearts year after year
May the road rise up to meet you and may the wind be always at your back
Time may pass and fade away, but the memories of your will always stay
May these flowers serve as an expression of my deepest condolences
There is no way to express my sorrow for you, so I’ll say it the only way I know how: I’m sorry for your loss and for your grief
Today is the beginning of a difficult journey of saying goodbye. We will walk beside you as you grieve, supporting you in both sadness and the joy of memories
Many friends come into our lives, but only a few leave with their footprints on our hearts
A person that departs on this earth never truly leaves, for they are still alive in our hearts and minds – through us they live on
Loss leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal
The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart
You brought joy, happiness and laughter to all who met you; you will be sorely missed by everyone
Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel about [name of deceased] death. We are here to support you in your grieving process. With sincere sympathy, may beauty live on in your memories and bring you peace
Our hearts are filled with sadness and tears but our memories are filled with smiles and laughter of the good times we shared over the years
Nothing can be the same now you are gone. All our lives were enriched by knowing you
Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel about [name of deceased] death. We are here to support you in your grieving process. With sincere sympathy, may beauty live on in your memories and bring you peace
May these flowers in some small way express the sympathy and sadness we feel for you during this difficult time. With deepest sympathy
We don’t know how to ease your pain, but we hope that these flowers remind you of the beauty of life that your husband still wants you to see
Though words, however gentle, cannot take your loss away, still may these flowers sent in sympathy help comfort you today
May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead
Whenever you walked into a room it was like a breath of fresh air. Your smile and energy brightened everyone’s day. Your loss leaves a huge gap in our lives.
Rest in peace my love. Your life’s work is done. Everyone who knew you can only say, “Well Done”
How very quietly you tiptoed into our world, silently, only a moment you stayed. But what an imprint your footprints have left on our hearts
Nothing can be the same now you are gone. All our lives were enriched by knowing you.
Religious Messages To Write On Funeral Flowers
Praying for you to have peace and strength at this time. You have my deepest sympathies
I hope you find strength in Gods love during this time of grief
May God comfort with you in this time of sorrow
In God’s arms may you gently rest
A silent thought, a quiet prayer, for a special person in God’s care
Our is just a simple, God bless and keep you in His care
God is with you
Praying that Our Heavenly Father will comfort your heart and bring peace to your spirit during this difficult time
Peace, prayers and blessings
Wherever you are, God is
Recap
While it is okay to add the name of the deceased on a funeral flower note, never forget to be respectful. Funeral Flower notes are addressed to the person who has passed away rather than their family. It is because you are sending them to a funeral.
Show your compassion for the grieving by letting them know that they are not alone in this dark hour. You can even send them a comfort blanket or a gift to express your sympathies. It is always a good idea to take along a home-cooked meal with you when you are going to meet them. Nevertheless, there is no hard and fast rule for expressing your sympathy except for one, Be Kind and Gentle
Also Read: 90+ Compassion Quotes And Sayings
