花落萱幃
"Xuan" is often used to refer to the mother, and "Xuan curtain" is the mother's residence; the falling flowers are a metaphor for the mother's death, which is suitable for mourning the loving mother.
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Funeral flower stands condolence messages and condolence couplets template collection
When selecting funeral flower stands, wreaths or flower baskets, condolence messages should be consistent with the identity of the flower sender, relationship with the deceased, religious ceremony and flower style. The following is a compilation of commonly used solemn sentence patterns, flower material meanings and actual usage locations, so that they can be copied for reference first, and then checked by family members or our store staff before production.
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Select the deceased by gender, age or relationship, with textual explanation for easy reference. After selecting, you can copy it sentence by sentence; if you are not sure about the side sentences, you can also leave it to the staff to help check.
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Understand the meaning first, then choose appropriate terms徽音遠播
Describes that the deceased's excellent reputation and moral character are known far and near. Even after death, his good name is still widely circulated.
巾幗稱賢
Praise women for being virtuous and capable, performing well in both family and social roles, and can be called virtuous women.
巾幗儀型
Emphasizes that the deceased was a typical female role model in terms of manners, character and behavior, and is suitable for highly respected ladies.
千秋永訣
It means bidding farewell to the deceased forever, but his virtues and friendship will last forever. It is applicable to any important female relatives, friends or elders.
萱堂露冷
"Xuan Tang" refers to the mother's residence, and the cold dew symbolizes the deserted feeling in the home after the death of the mother, which is suitable for mourning the mother.
萱蔭長留
Although my mother has passed away, her shelter and teachings seem to still be there. It has a meaning of comfort and gratitude, and is suitable for gentler mourning terms.
慈竹風淒
The tall and straight bamboo is used as a metaphor for a loving and steadfast female elder. "Fengqi" highlights the desolation and sadness after her death. It is suitable as a speech to commemorate a loving mother or a kind elder.
慈竹風摧
The strong bamboo symbolizes loving elders, and "wind destroys" is a metaphor for the death of a loving mother (or loving elder) under the unpredictable wind, which makes people feel sad.
五福全歸
"Five Blessings" refers to longevity, wealth, health, good virtue, and a good death. It means that the deceased had complete blessings throughout his life and died peacefully. It is mostly used for the elders.
忘憂草謝
Hemerocallis, also known as daylily, is often used as a metaphor for mother; "grass fades" refers to the mother's withering away, emphasizing the grief of losing maternal love.
慈範永存
Emphasizes the kindness and conduct of the deceased as an eternal example, and is often used to commemorate mothers or kind elders.
母儀垂範
The mother’s manners and moral character are enough to serve as role models for future generations. It is suitable for mothers who emphasize teaching their children well and having good conduct.
慈竹風淒
The upright green bamboo symbolizes a strong and loving mother or a kind elder. "Wind and Sadness" brings out the feeling of desolation in the home after his death.
母儀足式
The mother's manners and virtues are enough to serve as a model for future generations, and it is suitable for the whole family to express respect and gratitude to the mother.
母儀垂範
Re-emphasize the mother’s example and character as a long-lasting role model, which is suitable for mourning occasions that emphasize upbringing and character.
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Some terms are more traditional and may not apply to all ages, relationships or religions. We will assist in checking before production.
First choose the direction according to your identity and occasion
No religion or custom affirmed
First choose neutral and solemn sentences such as "Eternal condolences" and "deep condolences" to avoid making mistakes.
Company/Group combined delivery
It is advisable to use formal, concise, and less personal sentences, and pay attention to the sender inscription company name and department name.
Relatives, friends or family representatives
Choose a more emotional condolence sentence, but avoid overly colloquial or inappropriate words.
Quickly copy common condolence messages
通用莊重
永誌哀思、深切哀悼、音容宛在、萬古流芳。
親友悼念
永遠懷念、痛失良友、思念長存、音容如在。
公司 / 同事
深表哀悼、永誌哀思、謹致哀悼、德範長昭。
宗教較中性
安息長眠、福壽全歸、往生淨土、主懷安息。
簡短花牌常用
沉痛悼念、永懷不忘、一路好走、懿德長存。
長輩 / 親屬
德範長昭、懿德流芳、母儀千古、慈範永存。
朋友 / 晚輩
痛悼英才、英年早逝、永念摯友、音容永在。
商務 / 團體
謹致哀悼、敬悼先賢、德業長昭、風範永存。
Common flower material meanings and color reference
Baiju
General meaning
Commonly understood as mourning, remembrance, cleansing and solemnity.
Suitable for the situation
Chinese flower stands, traditional funeral flower baskets and more solemn mourning occasions.
Lily
General meaning
Commonly understood as purity, rest in peace, and wishing you a safe journey.
Suitable for the situation
Western-style wreaths, flower baskets and more religiously neutral memorial flowers.
Orchid
General meaning
Commonly understood as elegance, respect, and lasting character.
Suitable for the situation
corporate groups, elders, the bereaved family or more formally flower stands flower baskets.
Rose / pink flowers
General meaning
Pink and light-colored flowers are often used as tender memories; different family customs may have different understandings.
Suitable for the situation
When relatives and friends mourn, women the deceased, or family members accept softer colors.
Western wreaths and Chinese flower stands color series
Common understanding
White, green, light yellow, and purple are more common; red and pink colors depend on age, religion, and family customs.
Selection prompt
If you are not sure, you can choose neutral and elegant colors first, and then ask the staff to help check.
flower stands medium example
tribute message: Mrs. Chen Futai passed away
Medium: Yide Liufang
sender inscription: Yang Youyou, Mr. Li respectfully
If you are not sure whether the elegy is suitable, you can first choose a commonly used style and explain it in the remarks, and the staff will follow up and check.
Please note before use
✓ Things to note (Do)
You can copy the mid-money memorial elegy first, and then paste it in the card wording or remarks column of the checkout page, and let the staff check the typesetting.
✓ Things to note (Do)
If religion, generation or family customs are not determined, it is recommended to select a neutral and solemn sentence first and confirm with the family members.
✗ Don't
Avoid using words that are too colloquial, joking, overly intimate, or inconsistent with the identity of the company/group.
✗ Don't
Do not take the meaning of flowers as an absolute rule; different families, religions and funeral arrangements may have different interpretations.
Next step after copying the text
What is the difference between the words "sacrifice", "condom couplets" and "flower stands"?
- 【Memorial Message】Usually a longer memorial article, mostly used for memorials, publications or family speeches, and may not necessarily be completely placed on flower stands.
- 【 condolence couplets 】 are more formal couplets or condolence texts, commonly used in traditional funerals or more solemn occasions.
- [flower stands elegy] Most of them are short sentences in the middle section of flower stands, such as "Mourning for Eternal Peace" and "Liu Fang for Yide". They should be clear, solemn and easy to read.
Under what circumstances should short sentences be used? When do you use formal sentences?
- When sending messages to friends, colleagues, or companies, or when you are unsure about religious customs, it is usually recommended to use short and neutral sentences, such as "deep condolences" and "my eternal condolences".
- For relatives, the bereaved family, elders or more formal ceremonies, you can choose more polite sentence patterns such as "virtue will last forever", "yide will be fragrant", "kindness will last forever".
- If the family has designated a Christian, Catholic, Buddhist or Taoist ceremony, they should choose the terms according to the ceremony and avoid mixing words that are not consistent with the religion.
Tips on religious and customary terms
- [Common in Buddhism]: Rebirth in bliss, nine-grade lotus platform, top-grade rebirth, flowers blooming to see the Buddha, complete liberation.
- Common Taoist phrases include 魂歸道山, 功行圓滿, 返璞歸真, 羽化登仙 and 仙遊蓬萊. Use religious wording only when it matches the family’s arrangements.
- Common Christian and Catholic phrases include 主懷安息, 安息主懷, 榮歸天國, 蒙主寵召 and 息勞歸主. Confirm the preferred wording with the family or church.
Avoid excessive colloquial language or inappropriate words
- The words "flower stands" should avoid being too colloquial, too personal, humorous, or inappropriate for the identity of the flower sender.
- When sending gifts to companies, groups or colleagues, it is recommended to avoid using overly intimate words and instead use formal sentences such as "sincere condolences" and "deep condolences".
- When you are not sure about your generation, religion or family customs, you can use a neutral sentence first and explain in the notes when placing the order that the staff will help check.
Commonly used titles and elegies reference
Friend
Colleague
Company
Family representative
Society/Group
Elder/Junior
This page is for general reference only and no names or personal information will be collected. The official flower stands text shall be subject to the final version after verification by the order information and staff.