Ritual wreaths - as a way of expressing respect to the departed
unfortunately, our life is filled not only joyful events. Sometimes we also have to experience the bitterness of loss. In that moment, when dear heart and soul go to a better world, people usually experience a range of different feelings – the bitterness, pain, fear, confusion. However, it is very important, as they say, take yourself in hand and to hold close in the last journey.
In our country there are many different traditions associated with the last goodbye. Moreover, one of the oldest of them can be called use in a funeral ceremony flowers and greenery. In the modern world this tradition is also topical, because the funeral floristry allows little to brighten seeing the man on his last journey. However, the wreaths still have symbolic meaning, for example, compositions in the form of drops symbolize the tears, in the form of a circle – the cyclical nature of life. If such nuances before you did not know, then read the tips below that will help you to choose the right funeral basket or wreath of funeral flowers.
1. As mentioned above, funeral flower wreath can be made in a variety of forms, and each of these forms will have some symbolic value. For example, a wreath in the form of drops, as already mentioned above, will speak about the tears that you shed, feeling the bitterness of loss. A wreath in the shape of an oval or circle is a symbol of the circle of life, or rather, the completion of the cycle. It is also possible for a funeral to arrange and a cross-shaped funeral basket delivery – they will symbolize the end of earthly journey and the beginning of man´s ways in a better world. Well, a wreath or flowers in a basket in the shape of a heart will be talking about the deep heart wounds that you caused the loss.
2. An even number of flowers in a wreath or in a basket – that´s the difference between a Ukrainian funeral floristry. Kiev and almost all of its floristic salons will offer you a composition with an even number of those or other colors. Exceptions can only be called a huge funeral baskets with delivery from professionals (such a composition be delivered to the site on their own is impossible) of 50, 75, 100 carnations or roses.
3. Times it came about it, that is to say that in Ukraine, funeral bouquets and baskets is really most often form of roses and carnations. A little rarer are the lilies, and chrysanthemums. Sometimes, in small amounts, in wreaths and baskets add Alstroemeria and other flowers.
4. Be sure to have a few words to say about plants what color scheme traditionally uses advanced funeral floristry. Kiev and its florists are strongly advised to choose to create ritual songs flowers white shade and hue of Bordeaux. Red carnations and roses are also perfect to create a bouquet. However, in recent years frequent was the use to create wreaths and bouquets ritualistic nature yellow and blue buds. Typically, such compositions are chosen by those who are escorted to the military, true patriots of their country. And made use of to create funeral wreaths and baskets a large amount of greens. But the real bad manners for funeral floristry are considered pink, and rainbow colors.
5. No “frills” funeral flowers are not welcomed. Bright wrapping paper, colored ribbons should leave for nice compositions. The only appropriate thing for funeral bouquets and baskets, wreaths – black tape with sincere words about the bitterness of loss.
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