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Remembrance and mourning are personal experiences that are different for everyone. Although mourning is fundamentally a sad event, how we deal with it varies. In this article, you will discover how to link colors to emotions and symbolism so that you can personalize mourning creations, thus imparting a certain meaning.

 

GREEN, WHITE AND BLUE

GREEN

The color green represents hope and renewal. It symbolizes the bringing forth of new life in spring, after a dark winter. A green funeral arrangement refers to eternal life and the survival of the spirit of the deceased.

 

WHITE

White funeral wreaths are often associated with a peaceful afterlife and symbolize the spiritual journey of the deceased. You will also find green in this wreath, which refers to ongoing life. For more wreath making inspiration, check out the Lookbook.

 

BLUE

A blue funeral arrangement symbolizes serenity and peace. All is well, the battle has been fought and peace has been found. There is faith in the afterlife, a prosperous journey is wished.

 

RED – PINK – ORANGE – YELLOW

RED

The color red expresses love and respect and symbolizes strength and courage. Ideal for creating a deep, loving atmosphere.

 

PINK

The color pink emphasizes gratitude and loving memories. This creates an ambiance of appreciation and acceptance.

ORANGE

Orange is not often seen at memorial services. However, this color can be used well during a less traditional mourning ceremony. After all, this color represents the celebration of life and joyful memories.

YELLOW

Yellow has a double meaning in some countries – sunshine and joy versus jealousy and envy. Inform your client well about this. If the optimistic variety is desired, yellow can look wonderful in a piece of work.

 

PURPLE

A mourning creation with purple flowers emphasizes respect. Express dignity with a wreath of purple flowers. A beautiful combination with clematis vines, for example, as you can see in the photo below from BLOOMS.