Flowers touch the heart, and there is never a better time for flowers than when one has lost a friend of loved one. Flowers are a gift to the deceased family to commemorate the life of the lost. Flowers are a quiet comfort to the bereaved, a silent witness to the pain and a symbol of hope.

Flowers are generally welcomed in most religions but there are differences. Rest assured we know not only the general information listed below but parish, church or synagogue specific requirements. Call us and we wil be more than happy to advise what is appropriate.

Baptist

• Abundant use of flowers and sprays of all types. Can vary depending upon region.

Buddhist

• Generally speaking, seasonal flowers are acceptable.

Catholic

• Generally speaking most seasonal flowers are acceptable.
• Parishes vary regarding use of casket sprays.
• Most churches allow flowers to be displayed at the church entrance for funerals.
• Some churches do not allow any floral pieces other than family pieces.
• Often there are placement restrictions.
• Some parishes require that flowers placed on the altar be left and not removed to the internment services.
• Flowers permitted at the Visitation or Rosary.
• Flowers allowed at funerals during Lent.

Christian, Other

• Flowers are usually welcomed in most funeral celebrations and memorials. Generally speaking the individual church or parish may have limitations on placement based more upon decor than religious conviction. Flowers are generally welcome and tributes of all types are acceptable.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, the Mormons

• Generally speaking most seasonal flowers are acceptable.
• Tributes of various types are encouraged, and flowers on the casket are permissible.
• Funerals not permitted inside the temple.
• Flowers arranged a cross or crucifix are not permitted.

Eastern Orthodox

• Generally speaking seasonal flowers of any variety.
• There is an emphasis on white flowers.
• Often there are placement restrictions.

Hindu

• Garlands and simple sprays of seasonal flowers.

Islamic

• Palm branches or other green are used on the grave.
• Perfumed flowers especially Roses are welcome.
• Mourners may place one or two flowers in the grave.
• Funeral Palls of roses common at the grave and not acceptable at Mosque.

Jewish

• No flowers used at Orthodox funerals.
• Flowers starting to be acceptable at non-orthodox services.
• During Shiva. or mourning period. fruit and food baskets are generally sent and welcomed.

Presbyterian

• Generally, seasonal flowers; typically follow other U.S. Protestant traditions.
• There may be placement restrictions.
• Casket pall may be an option.