How do you choose a suitable funeral bouquet fo...

Of course you want to say goodbye to your loved one in a loving way. A funeral bouquet is a beautiful way to do this, but how do you choose a funeral bouquet that is suitable for a man? In this blog we answer five frequently asked questions about a funeral piece for him. This way you choose a suitable and personal funeral piece for a beautiful farewell.

What color flowers are suitable for a funeral bouquet for a man?

Often, a man chooses sturdy funeral bouquets with cool colours. Think of black, dark grey and dark blue. Traditionally, these dark, subdued colours are associated with mourning.

Do you want to choose your funeral bouquet based on the meaning of the color? Below we list the most commonly used funeral arrangement colors.

Black: The color black is known worldwide as the color for farewell or ending a relationship. An elegant color with which you distance yourself from something that once was.

Purple: The purple color stands for pride, peace and spirituality. Was your loved one a quiet man who was in touch with everything and everyone around him? Then a purple bouquet is a nice option.

Dark red: The dark red bunch is customary for a condolence. A nice gesture if you are looking for flowers for the bereaved.

Gold: The gold color symbolizes sun and light. Was this man a ray of sunshine? Then this bouquet might be a good fit for his farewell.

Blue: Blue flowers may be cool, but they symbolize divine and heavenly love.

Red: The red color of course stands for love and respect. If you want a powerful funeral bouquet, choose a red bunch.

🌹Tip: This flower box with dark blue longlife roses can, for example, be a beautiful and respectful funeral bouquet that appears masculine and powerful at the same time.

What kind of flowers are often used in a funeral bouquet for a man?

Some flowers are often chosen for a male funeral arrangement because of their symbolism and appearance. Well-known funeral flowers are lilies, carnations and irises, but roses are still the most popular. The rose symbolizes love and respect, but also sadness and mourning. An extremely fitting and stylish funeral flower.

You can also choose between fresh or longlife flowers. In contrast to fresh flowers, longlife flowers have an incredibly long shelf life. Longlife roses have a luxurious look, do not need water and last at least a year. The long life symbolizes the lasting memory and love for the deceased. In addition, you give the survivors a loving memento.

How big should a funeral bouquet for a man be?

An average funeral bouquet is 40 cm in size. Although this is a reasonable size for a funeral piece, it is also modest and not too flashy.

However, the size of a funeral bouquet can vary depending on personal taste and the role the bouquet plays in the memorial service. For a grave piece, for example, a large and heavy bouquet of approximately 100 cm is chosen. For a condolence, a funeral piece of 20 to 30 cm is customary.

🌹Tip: A fancy flower box or can be a powerful way to pay your last respects. But a single black rose or a luxurious rose heart can express just as much love and respect.

What style is appropriate for a male funeral bouquet?

Often a more tightly designed funeral piece is chosen for men. In combination with neutral or dark colours, this creates a powerful appearance. Most people look for a tougher, more modest piece for a man, which is still pronounced and stylish. Then you can choose for example a:

Funeral bouquet with ribbon
- for a personal text with the funeral bouquet
Single rose
- for a simple, yet elegant farewell
Flowerbox
- an honorable and luxurious commemoration
Longlife Roses bouquet
- black longlife roses with stem as a lasting memory for the home

🐻Are you looking for a gentle and loving funeral piece? Then you can choose a luxurious rose heart or a cute rose bear .

How can you personalize a funeral bouquet for a man?

Every farewell is unique and very personal. It is special to express that with your funeral bouquet. Some examples of how to do that are:

A letter or card:
Write a message with your funeral piece and add it in the form of a letter or a card. Share your memories, words of comfort, or simply let the bereaved know that you are thinking of them during this difficult time.

Card with video message
: Give the funeral piece a deeper meaning by adding a video greeting card. In this way you give the bereaved a unique, personal and lasting memory of their loved one.

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Whether you choose a modest or striking funeral piece, the most important thing is that it honors the deceased and offers support to the survivors. When choosing between them, consider what best suits the situation, the personality of the deceased and the preferences of the loved ones.

Hopefully the ideas in this blog have helped you make a fitting choice. Each of these flower arrangements can offer comfort in its own way and be a fitting tribute.

Are you still not sure or do you want personal support in selecting, ordering and delivering your funeral piece? We are happy to help you!