Trying to comfort a grieving family is never an easy task. Anyone would feel quite helpless trying to accomplish this task because it can be extremely difficult to find the right words or gestures that may convey how sorry they are for the bereaved. The best and most effective way to let the family of a deceased person know that you are with them in their time of sorrow is by sending flowers to be displayed during the wake and service.

Traditionally, funeral flower arrangements have been large, sweet smelling tokens whose shapes range from hearts, crosses, and logos of the organizations that gave them. A very good example of this is that a Rotarian would send a wreath that was formed as a broken wheel to the funeral of his fellow Rotarian. This practice then slowly gave way to customized funeral flower arrangements that fit the deceased person's profession.

The circular floral arrangement that is commonly seen in funerals is called a wreath. A funeral wreath is a ring made from flowers such as roses and carnations. It is widely believed that the wreath's ring shape symbolizes eternal life, a fitting wish for the departed. Another commonly seen funeral floral arrangement is the floral stand. The flowers that make up a floral stand can only be seen from one side. A floral stand's height may vary as to how many tiers are put in.

In most Christian funerals, a cross-shaped funeral flower arrangement is commonly seen. The cross symbolizes the deceased person's faith in Christianity. A casket spray is another form of funeral floral arrangement and is usually ordered by the family to adorn the casket. It has also been common practice that if a child dies, floral arrangements in shapes that range from bunnies to angels are done with white flowers and leafy trimmings.

It is completely appropriate for you to comfort a grieving family by giving them flowers. This small gesture assures them that you are always there if they need you for support.