Blue Passion Flower: A Symbol of Suffering - The Surprising Origins behind Paraguay's Floral Emblem.
Hyacinth: The purple hyacinth is a popular symbol of sorrow and regret. For a funeral setting, this expression is certainly appropriate. Sometimes, a simple acknowledgement of the family's grief is enough.
Hyacinth. The purple hyacinth specifically, represents sorrow, regret and forgiveness. It can symbolize regretfulness at things not said or troubling issues unresolved.
Amaranthus: Hopelessness
Considering that it looks like a person whose entrails have been torn out, you might not be surprised that, in Victorian England, Amaranthus caudatus signified hopelessness and heartbreak (one of its alternative names is "love lies bleeding").
While there are medications that help ease depression, flowers like chrysanthemums can also help fight a depressive state. As one of the flowers that preserve mental health, it is known for its effects on a person's state of mind. It reduces symptoms of stress and worries.
Throughout many cultures, marigolds were thought of as a link between death and love. They represented grief or despair for the loss of a loved one–most notably shown in Mexican culture as the marigold is the spearhead for Dia de Muertos ("Day of the Dead") celebrations.
The word “narcissus” is derived from the Greek word narke, meaning numbness (also the root of the word narcotic); the flower may have been named thus because of the intoxicating fragrance of some species.
the Helenium or elenio is a herbaceous plant, ascribed to the Astaraceae, native to North America and many widespread in California. It has a bushy stem, which reaches 1 meter in height. If grown it has an annual or perennial cycle.
Part of the poppy family, these unique plants bloom with heart-shaped pink and white flowers that grace the spring landscape. In the language of flowers, a gift of bleeding hearts symbolizes passionate, romantic love. In many Asian cultures, these flowers signify a broken heart or love unrequited.
As its name suggests, the Melancholy thistle was once used to treat 'melancholia' (depression). Today, it can be found in upland hay meadows showing off its single, purple, thistle-like flower head.
The symbolic meanings of the Anemone flower are many and varied: Abandonment; Abiding love; Anticipation; Being forsaken; Estrangement; Every gardeners pride; Expectation; Fading youth (🤔); Healing; Health, Illness; Love; Refusal; Sickness; Sincerity; Staunch love; Withered hopes….
You might have seen rainstorm images, ravens, and skull or grim reaper symbols. Barren landscapes and faces of cliffs are popular, too. All of these are commonly associated with depression because they capture the essence of the darkness, despair, struggle, and thoughts of death that are hallmarks of major depression.
Petunia. A flower that is not very common, Petunias display feelings of deep resentment and anger.
The Symbolic Meaning of Forget Me Not Flowers
While traditionally this flower represents remembrance, they also carry several other meanings including true love, devotion, and royalty and are also associated with Alzheimer's and Alaska.
Burgundy (black) dahlia's are flowers that have the most negative meaning out of all the colours, as they are said to symbolise betrayal – Or they're just the perfect choice for a goth friend.
There's significance behind the color of funeral flower you choose to send to a funeral or memorial service: Red flowers signify strength, respect, devotion and love. Blue flowers represent sadness, sympathy and peace. Orange flowers signify enthusiasm, joy and warmth.
For example, lilies and orchids usually symbolize missing someone, while roses express love. The color of the flower can modify its meaning as well. Red emphasizes love while yellow and pink are perfect for friends and family. With that in mind, consider the following flowers for your gift delivery.
Lilies, like carnations, are flowers that can be chosen to represent goodbyes. The lily comes in a variety of colors, but white lilies are an appropriate choice as funeral flowers.
Tulip: the Silent Flower or as I like to call it, the Shy Flower. The tulip has a fascinating history.
Marigold: Such a happy flower to mean cruelty, grief or jealousy.
The 5 most common Bach Flower remedies for anxiety include: Aspen: for fear and anxiety of unknown origin. Cherry Plum: for fear of losing control or of irrational thoughts. Mimulus: for known fears and phobias. Rock Rose: for extreme panic and terror.
Jasmine - The calming scent of jasmine provides therapeutic benefits. Jasmine is often infused into medicinal alternatives for conditions like depression, stress, anxiety, and even insomnia. Chamomile - Chamomile is another well-known plant lauded for its relaxation benefits. Chamomile inspires calm.
A crying eye with a tear, surrounded by a black blanket or tunnel, symbolizing suffering and hopelessness.