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The Meaning of Flowers at a Funeral
Azalea – It is a flower that represents spring in the southern United States. This is why it is associated with beauty and rebirth. The Azalea blooms are often given as a symbolic message to “Take care of yourself.” These flowers are generally given to the bereaved.
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Funeral Home Q&A:
What should I say to someone who has just experienced a loss?
Speak from your heart and be genuine. There is nothing that can be said to remove the grief from the bereaved. But sympathy conveys an emotional interest in their wellbeing at this time. Express your sympathies and be open to listening. Sometimes it is they who want to share their feelings.
Many times, common expressions such as, "I know what you are going through" and "They are in a better place now" are not received by the bereaved as comforting and can sometimes even be taken the wrong way. If you still are not sure what to say, then the best thing to do is simply let person know you are thinking of them during this difficult time.
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Common Cemetery Questions:
When a loved one is buried, the placing of the headstone often serves as a final mark of closure for friends and family. Because this monument presents a lasting commemoration to our beloved deceased, choosing the right words with which to inscribe it can be a daunting task.
Headstone epitaphs come in all shapes and sizes; oftentimes, religious scripture or proverbs (often favorite quotes of the deceased) are found inscribed. Many times, however, epitaphs are not religious in nature—one particularly popular example being “All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players,” a well-known line from William Shakespeare's As You Like It.
Some individuals even take to humor for their lasting commemorations: “Gone fishin'” is a great example. Finally, some headstones are engraved with single words or short phrases, such as “Beloved” or “In Everlasting Memory.”
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