Flowers are one of the best ways to bring a smile to someone’s face. And especially during grim times, such as when someone lost a person close and dear to them, flowers have the ability to bring comfort, while at the same time brightening up the space. The tradition of incorporating flowers in funeral services goes back a long time in history. In this article, we take a look at the early uses of flowers during funerals, and also discuss …
Flowers. They are able to convey what words may be unable to. It takes a sensitive display of sympathy to connect with the grief associated with bereavement. Beautiful flowers poignantly arranged into a wreath can help you convey your condolences, and show your respect to the dearly departed. If you are looking for funeral wreaths in Kuala Lumpur or around Malaysia, there are important factors that you should take into consideration. Choosing the right wreath is a sensitive matter, and …
Humans have long admired and cultivated flowers, for thousands of years. Flowers liven up homes, show appreciation and care to our loved ones, and also serve as a way to honour persons, living or departed. Here, we take a look at picking and choosing dedicated flowers for funerals. With so many different varieties of flowers available, which ones are suitable to send? What are the messages and significance each type of flower carries? We’ll walk you through the process of …
It has long been established that flowers make an ideal tribute for the deceased. You often see flower arrangements being displayed at wakes and memorial services. This shows that sending flowers for funerals continues to be a significant tradition throughout Malaysia. Some people may think that funeral flowers are just for beautifying the event, adding pomp to the solemn ceremonies, and putting in some colours to an otherwise sombre setting.
When people think of what type of flowers to send to a funeral or wake, they would always think of words like beautiful and respectful. Indeed, pretty, dignified-looking flowers and arrangements are always appropriate at the solemn event. Flowers carry significance at every stage of the life-cycle of humans, from birth through death. In the passing of someone, flowers are a traditional way to honour the deceased and are especially symbolic of the fragility of life and its fleeting nature.…
Wakes and funerals are grim, solemn events. It’s a gathering of close friends and loved ones, reminiscing the good of the departed, a celebration of his life and an opportunity to share grief. An important aspect of any funeral is the flowers. They subtly add colours and beauty to the event. Friends, relatives and acquaintances send flowers as a way to pay tribute to the person lost. Close members of the deceased may choose to order and decorate the …
Sending flowers to a wake is a common practice today. Expressing sympathy and condolences to a friend, relative or an acquaintance, showing respect to the departed, and sharing some warmth and adding colours to an otherwise grim occasion. These are just some of the many reasons why flowers are essential at wakes and funerals. These days, there are many different floral arrangement options available, from traditional wreaths to contemporary bouquets and stands. Along with it are a variety of flowers …
Funerals, a celebration of one’s life, and also mournful occasions. It is an appreciation to express our thoughts and feelings to the deceased and his loved ones, and also an opportunity to reach out and show support, as you grieve collectively with the deceased’s family. One traditional way of expressing thoughts and love to someone who has just passed, is through the giving of flowers, or wreaths in particular. This has been a long-running tradition in many parts of the …
Flowers, as beautiful and symbolic as they are, represent so much more beyond their colourful appearance. When it comes to a funeral, flowers become even more significant, containing within each type a message for the bereaved and their loved ones. However, sometimes, when it comes to funeral flowers, we might not know exactly if we should be sending them over. There is no clear etiquette when it comes to sending condolence flowers, and especially in recent years, where there …
Losing a loved one or a dear friend is never easy. There never can be enough preparation for the sorrow of losing someone close to our heart. The pain and grief is often inexplicable. While it may seem like a simple gesture, sending a floral stand or wreath can be meaningful, and is a sincere way of telling the bereaved that thoughts are with them. At SG Florist, as the premiere funeral floral service provider in Kuala Lumpur. It …
Sending funeral flowers and condolence flowers are a way to express our thoughts, to show care, and a form of saying ‘we’re with you’. While choice of words and messages matter, the choice of flowers is also another way to create an impression. The language of flowers is beautiful, and can be used to express love and concern in ways verbal and written languages aren’t able to. Wakes and funerals are solemn events. Oftentimes, they are guided by traditions and …
Losing someone beloved is a difficult journey, and while it may seem like a small gesture, receiving condolence messages helps the person to know that they are cared for and that they are not alone.
It is not easy to express your thoughts to someone recently bereaved, but know that making contact with the simplest of words sometimes is more than enough to provide comfort.
How best to express your thoughts?
With social media these days, it may be easy …
As the largest condolence florist in Klang Valley & KL, SG Florist prides itself as the pioneer in the funeral flowers industry in Malaysia. Equipped with years of knowledge and expertise in the field of funeral flowers, you can be rest assured that our friendly and experienced staff are able to provide credible advice and help that you may need with regards to funerals in Malaysia. In this article, we’ll bring you through why SG Florist is…
For many years, condolence wreaths have been a popular funeral flower option and are most typically associated with funerals. Often, close friends, business associates, or relatives of the deceased tend to gift the bereaving family condolence wreaths in remembrance of the deceased. Funeral wreaths can be designed with one, two or more flowers and is a great option due to its portability and versatility where it can be placed at the funeral home, or even transported to the burial site. …
Flowers play an integral role in an event and can define a wedding, a birthday party, or even a funeral. We use flowers as a means to extend our show of gratitude or even condolences. But knowing what flowers to send to a funeral can pose to be a challenge, especially for those who aren’t familiar. As the largest condolence florist in Klang Valley & Kuala Lumpur, SG Florist serves to be your professional and expedient solution to fresh sympathy …
As the Movement Control Order restriction eases, we prepare ourselves for a change in our daily routines. Nonetheless, COVID-19 is still prevalent and certain regulations still apply. SG Florist prides itself as the pioneer in the funeral flowers industry in Malaysia and we recognise the changing needs of bereaved families in the time of COVID-19. For that, we have prepared this guide for you on how to send flowers during this pandemic. The loss of a loved one often …
Traditionally, mourning the loss of someone can be done through sending funeral flowers, condolence wreaths or a funeral flower bouquet. Even with the movement control order (MCO) easing up, the Malaysian authorities have instructed that only close family members are allowed to attend funerals. In addition, religious people have shared that people can mourn from home if they cannot attend funerals. No doubt, traditional ways of coping with loss have to be changed, the psychology of …
In this day and age, topics like death, funeral flowers in Malaysia and funerals that were traditionally considered taboo, are now being discussed in the open as funerals and grieving are part and parcel of life. This is a stage of life that we all go through, and talking about it can help many cope better with their grief of losing a friend or a loved one. Here is a guide to all the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) …
As one of the largest condolence florist in Klang Valley, Kuala Lumpur, it would be remiss to not provide same-day delivery for condolence flowers. Many are able to prepare for many things in life, but sometimes the passing of a loved one, friend or family can come as a shock. As such, providing same-day delivery for funeral flowers helps to take one thing off your mind when arranging for the funeral or sending condolence flowers to the bereaved. …
This time, we’ll talk about what is proper flower etiquette for sending condolence wreaths and funeral flowers. What is proper funeral flower etiquette in modern times? Also, how has Covid-19 has changed funerals in Malaysia? Is it bringing a bouquet of condolence flowers when attending a funeral, sending funeral flowers or a funeral flower stand when you hear about the loss of someone you know? Or is it dropping by with a small funeral flower basket and spending …
Receiving the news of a loss, be it a loved one, family or friend is never easy. What is modern etiquette for death and mourning some might ask? How has COVID-19 changed funerals in Malaysia? For funerals in Malaysia, individuals can choose to send condolence messages, condolence flowers or funeral wreaths to express emotions and sympathy for the loss. However, when faced with such a situation, many jump to to Google searches for “condolence wreaths Malaysia” …
Thus far, we’ve been talking about what are the best condolence wreaths to send or a guide to choosing condolence flowers or even the best funeral flower stands. Giving of condolence wreaths transcend class and country as seen by this offering of condolences. As we slowly understand the history and culture of sending funeral flowers in Malaysia, this article goes into the process of how to send condolence wreaths and funeral flowers. As the largest condolence florist …
Knowing what funeral flowers to send can help ease the pain of loss. With the recent recovery movement control order (MCO) extended to Dec 31 2020, we will have to accommodate to this new normal. As painful as it is, this goes out to those who are about to lose a loved one or are settling the funeral arrangements and funeral flowers for a loved one. We know this can be heart-wrenching, that is why we do our best …
Flowers have long been a way of communicating without the need for verbal speech. How to communicate with flowers? Flowers can communicate love, friendship, joy and grief. Bouquets of roses, wedding corsage, a “get well soon” flower basket and the best funeral flowers are common in everyday life. Condolence flowers do matter, especially when it comes to different religions like how carnations are more suited to a Catholic/Christian funeral than to a Buddhist funeral because of their origins. As one …
We often hear that flowers have beautiful meanings. But how do you pick out the right or best flowers for a funeral? When a friend or family member is grieving, sending condolence flowers or wreaths can be a way for you to express your grief, condolences, and love at the same time. After all, floral arrangements have long been proven to have the ability to express what the heart feels when words fail, and beautiful wreaths can …
In many cultures, flowers play an important role in different stages of one’s life. From birth to graduation, to getting married, having a child, and even coping with the loss of a loved one, flowers help to say what words cannot. In this article, we’ll share with you the best flower type for funerals, why white flowers are the best for Buddhist funerals and what are the most appropriate Christian funeral flowers in Malaysia. In addition to knowing …
Receiving the news of a loss, be it a loved one, family or friend is never easy. Many often send funeral flowers or condolence wreaths when they hear such news. What is modern etiquette for death and mourning some might ask? How has COVID-19 changed funerals in Malaysia? For funerals in Malaysia, individuals can choose to send condolence messages, condolence flowers or funeral wreaths to express emotions and sympathy for the loss. However, when faced with such a …
Choosing funeral flowers for the passing of a loved one, friend or family can be overwhelming depending on your relationship with the deceased, religion and/or budget. Even with COVID-19 still prevalent, funerals in Malaysia are still ongoing. As the largest condolence florist in Klang Valley and Kuala Lumpur, we believe in helping those who are going through this time of grief, or are about to, choose funeral flowers or condolence wreaths to help dignify and remember the passing of …
