What flower is best to put on a grave?

orchids. they kinda last longer
What flower is best to put on a grave?
I know many people say carnations, but i think it's tacky. I would go with tulips. They're beautiful, and not as cliche as roses.
Reply:I usually choose one that the person liked. It shows how much I knew the person, it shows my connection to that person, it's symbolic of the good memories tied to that person, and I am remembering a part of their life in the form of their likes (and sometimes dislikes; ie - my grandma disliked roses but loved sunflowers).





To me, it's similar to bringing over a bouquet of flowers to give to someone as a gift. When you give a gift, you take the other person's likes and interests to heart.
Reply:Anything that has sentimental meaning for you...
Reply:The best flower is the one that means something to you. Cemeteries exist as a place for the living to remember those who have passed. Therefore, pick something that means something to you. Something that brings you happiness.





If you are planting, it is good to choose something that doesn't need daily maintenance and exists in the native climate. That is even more important where you may not be able to tend to the plantings for extended periods of time.





To maintain some order with respect to what shows up on graves and crypts, most burial parks have requirements about grave plantings and mausoleum decorations. Obviously, choose within these guidelines, which vary widely depending on the cemetery.
Reply:Carnations, Roses, Lilies, Poppies.
Reply:Pretty much anything that isn't plastic....and if others don't approve of your choice they aren't worth bothering with.
Reply:I think of lilies as being traditional. But really, any flower is appropriate. There isn't a wrong choice.
Reply:It doesn't matter - the person is dead.nanny