Tropical Funeral Flowers
When we think of funeral arrangements, tropical isn't what typically comes to mind. By using tropical colors to highlight earth tones, a tropical flower arrangement can be used to express a deep and generous tribute to a lost loved one. Orange, yellow and red flowers are used to create a dignified and respectable arrangement.
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Yellow Asiatic Lilies
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White lilies symbolize the restoration of innocence after death and expresses sympathy, majesty and purity as well as resurrection and life. Asiatic lilies have a small flower head and are typically used as a spray or as the base of a flower arrangement. Many different types of lilies are sought after for funeral arrangements, because of their fragrant aroma and different colors and sizes. Asiatic lilies are used more as a backdrop or base, because of their small size.
Orange Orchids
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The color orange symbolizes energy and warmth while orchids stand for love and beauty. Orchids are available in a variety of colors; however, an orange orchid not only adds a tropical feel and fresh outlook to the arrangement, but it gives the arrangement depth, richness and warmth. Orange mixed with red creates a nice transition from the yellows.
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Red Gladiolus
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Gladiolus flowers symbolize strength of character and signify remembrance while red expresses passion. Gladiolus are typically used around the edges of a funeral arrangement because of their height. Red gladiolus add a deep tropical color that's eye-catching. An arrangement using gladiolus is typically be one-sided with the gladiolus being displayed near the top back of the arrangement. The red blends well with the orange and yellows of the other flowers, creating a deep, rich color spray.
Yellow Chrysanthemums
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Chrysanthemums symbolize fidelity and joy while yellow expresses friendship and new beginnings. Traditionally, chrysanthemums have been used to symbolize death, making them an appropriate addition to a any arrangement. Chrysanthemums are available in a variety of colors; however, choosing the yellow chrysanthemum is the wisest choice for a tropical arrangement. A single chrysanthemum resembles a daisy. Choosing yellow will combine the rest of the arrangement with the yellow Asiatic lily base; however, you also could choose to use burgundy or tan for this arrangement or a combination.
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