Funeral flower selection

Flowers are an integral part of a funeral ceremony, helping to create a dignified and symbolic farewell atmosphere.

Funeral flowers, wreaths, sprays, and memorial bouquets symbolize respect, remembrance, and a final tribute to the deceased.

Flowers are not just decorative elements at funerals – each flower, its color, and the composition's shape carry deep meaning, historically linked to memory traditions and farewell culture.

Funeral Wreaths

A funeral wreath is one of the oldest and most symbolic forms of remembrance. The round shape symbolizes eternity, the cycle of life, and continuity.

Compositions are made from fresh flowers, evergreens, and complemented with personalized ribbons to give an individual memory message.

Sprays are an essential part of both funeral and cremation ceremonies, preserving traditions and symbolism.

Floral Boats

A funeral floral boat is an elongated arrangement, a traditional element in funeral floristry, symbolizing the final journey and the flow of eternity. It is one of the most popular choices, combining respect, remembrance, and tradition.

The floral boat is placed on the grave, giving a visually harmonious and dignified accent to the farewell. Families often choose it to create an expressive but traditional symbol of remembrance.

These compositions use roses, lilies, chrysanthemums, orchids, and evergreens, complemented by memorial ribbons with inscriptions such as “In Eternal Memory,” “From Family,” or “From Colleagues.”

Fresh-Cut Flowers

Individual flowers or small bouquets at funerals are a personal and respectful way to pay a final tribute.

This tradition stems from ancient remembrance practices where each flower symbolized respect, gratitude, and love for the deceased. Often a single flower is placed at the grave as a personal, symbolic gesture.

Traditionally, red roses symbolize love and respect, white lilies – purity and eternity, gerberas – hope and sincerity, and chrysanthemums – eternal memory.

Small bouquets usually combine fresh flowers and evergreens, creating balanced and elegant arrangements. They are often complemented by mourning ribbons.

Cremation Bouquets

For families choosing cremation, cremation bouquets are suitable – small, compact arrangements intended for the coffin or urn. They are discreet yet symbolic, creating a dignified and serene farewell atmosphere.

Cremation bouquets are often made from light, classic flowers, such as white chrysanthemums, lilies, or roses, symbolizing purity, eternity, and respect. They can be complemented with ribbons with personalized text conveying farewell or remembrance.

Mourning Ribbons

A key part of funeral floristry is personalized ribbons with memorial inscriptions. This tradition comes from Europe and Scandinavia. Originally, ribbons also indicated whether the arrangement was from family, friends, or colleagues.

Ribbons often have short inscriptions, such as:

• “From Family” – highlights the memory of close ones
• “From Friends” – symbolizes support and unity
• “From Colleagues” – expresses respect in a professional context
• “In Eternal Memory” – universal inscription

Ribbons give the arrangement a personal character and make the ceremony unique.

Coffin Lid and Farewell Hall Decoration

Floral arrangements on the coffin lid emphasize the significance of the ceremony, symbolize the final journey, and create a dignified atmosphere.

Decorations are customized by coffin size, chosen colors, and ceremony style. Additionally, farewell halls or chapels can be decorated: floral arrangements are placed at entrances, along the perimeter, or as arches.

Using wreaths, sprays, and personalized ribbons, the floral arrangement becomes fully tailored to the family’s wishes, expressing respect, love, and remembrance in a dignified and traditional way.

When organizing funerals or cremation, Angel AB funeral bureau will help select wreaths, sprays, bouquets, and mourning ribbons, as well as coffin and hall decoration. We also offer other necessary funeral supplies.

📞 Call us — we provide free consultation and help you choose and arrange funeral flowers:

Angel AB Funeral Bureau Branches:

• Zolitudes St. 34K-1, Riga
• Latgales St. 108, Riga
• Bikernieku St. 35, Riga
• Emmas St. 14, Riga
• Nometnu St. 9, Jurmala

Data edited on: 11. September 2025.