{"id":78845,"date":"2023-10-05T15:05:39","date_gmt":"2023-10-05T13:05:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/debloemist.nl\/?p=78845"},"modified":"2026-01-15T16:21:04","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T15:21:04","slug":"suitable-flowers-for-a-funeral","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flowers-holland.com\/inspiratie\/suitable-flowers-for-a-funeral\/","title":{"rendered":"This is how you choose suitable flowers for a funeral"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mourning and the symbolism of a flower<\/h2>\n

How to choose suitable flowers for a funeral<\/h3>\n

Sometimes Sympathy bouquet<\/a> tell you what you cannot say yourself. At a funeral, for example, or during another moment surrounding the death of someone you love.
\nBut which flowers do you choose? There are no strict rules, what is most important is that it feels good.
\nMaybe they express a memory, or you choose the deceased’s favorite flower or color.
\nAlso special: make a choice based on symbolism. Below we show you what you say with which flower.<\/p>\n

Also consider a so-called condolence or consolation bouquet<\/a> to let the relatives know that you are thinking of them!<\/p>\n

Alstroemeria<\/h3>\n

The Alstroemeria symbolizes a long-lasting friendship. A nice choice when putting together a funeral bouquet for a good friend.
\nAll six petals of the alstroemeria represent a valuable characteristic; understanding, humor, patience, compassion, decisiveness and respect.
\nYou can choose which leaf represents which meaning.<\/p>\n

Origin<\/h3>\n

The exotic alstroemeria is also called inca lily. It is a reference to its natural habitat: the cool mountains of the Andes in Chile, Brazil and Peru.
\nThe flower was discovered there in the eighteenth century by the Swedish researcher Clas Alstr\u00f6mer.
\nIt was he who gave the flower its current name.<\/p>\n

Deliver flowers or gifts<\/h3>\n

Since 1991, deBloemist has been a specialist in flower delivery, both nationally and internationally.
\ndeBloemist offers you a wide choice of bouquets and flower arrangements that you can order.
\nA suitable gift for every occasion, for example, have a fruit basket delivered as a get well wish, or choose one of our other gifts such as champagne, cuddly toys, balloons or wine.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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