Condolence flowers, as once I used to see it, are the same flowers given during birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, and any other cheerful occasions—only they’re given for the dead.
You couldn’t blame me for that because when I was younger, I always thought condolences flowers aren’t necessary. After all, there’s no way the dead would appreciate it.
However, all of my thoughts changed when my grandfather passed away and sympathy flowers came flooding in. There’s a bunch from our relatives in Canada, one from his old office, some from his close employees, and the list goes on. I thought at that time that the old man was so loved and remembered until his death.
It’s when I made a commitment to send flowers to my loved when their time here on Earth has ended. As sinister as it may sound, we have to accept the fact that everyone will come to an end and all that will be left is their memories during their lifetime.
I Ordered Funeral Flowers from Xpressflower
A few years later and death came once again in the family and at that time it was my uncle. I was in Thailand back then and there’s no way I can make it in time for the funeral. But, true to my commitment, I ordered condolence flowers through online store.
The process was quite easy. Similar to how I would order clothes and food online, all I have to do is to place my order on the website where I was ordering from and include details about the payment and the address where the flowers would be delivered.
My mom told me that they received the flowers on the first day of the funeral, fresh and beautiful. In case you’re wondering what I ordered, it was a condolence stand that boasts an intricate arrangement of white chrysanthemum and lilies, and blue roses and hydrangeas that add a pop of fresh colour from the otherwise dull and mournful occasion.
I knew my uncle would have loved my choice because besides the fact that he loves blue, the arrangement was elegant in itself. I realised then that while it’s true that there’s no way he’d appreciate it, my relatives and the other people who paid their last respect would and that was all that mattered to me.
If you too are looking to send condolence flowers in Singapore, l would suggest you ordering from Xpressflower. It’s where I ordered the condolence flowers from and my experience is a testament to their commitment in delivering flowers fresh, beautiful, and on time—all the factors necessary in a funeral.
I don’t know if it was just me but being able to send flowers to my family at the time of grief somehow eased my pain. Even while I was more than a thousand miles from home, I felt I was with them at the time when we all have to be together as a family.
What are your thoughts about sympathy flowers? Let me know by leaving a comment.
