Bhuddist Funeral

[Seasonals]

Need some help. Can anyone tell me what flowers or plants would be proper for a Bhuddist Service?

I have a customer that needs to send an order and we want to be traditional and proper.

Thanks!

 

[Victoria]

"Buddhist funerals will almost always take place in a funeral home and never in a temple. Sending flowers is considered appropriate for a Buddhist funeral."

We had the great good fortune to take care of two Buddhist funerals. From a funeral home standpoint it was probably the most fascinating experience we had ever had (small town Ontario).

The family graciously welcomed all floral contributions.

I would suggest staying away from the colour red. If memory serves, pastels and all white (denotes death in many cultures) were happily accepted.

V

 

[Seasonals]

Thank you. I've googled and binged and haven't come up with anything solid.

 

[cherrie]

I've done a few different types of Buddhist funerals.
H'mongs keep their ceremony going on for three days.
(I can be confusing cultures with their religion, but, I am pretty sure they are mostly Buddhist). Generally a lot of flowers and will spend the price.
It's a pain to keep the flowers going for 3 days, lot's of upright sprays, but I do. I'll go to the funeral home once a day to refresh.
More relaxed Buddhists funerals - Shinto - generally take place in their temple, at least here in Denver. Again,a lot of flowers. Lot's of upright sprays. Intense cedar burning going on. Lots of color. One service.

I just googled the Hmongs and see that they have they own religions with shamans as spiritual guides. I see men performing rituals during the 3 days, now I know.

 

[Victoria]

By the way, the dressing of the body, especially the Mom, is quite a ritual... performed by the daughters with the director in the room.

Also, a table is set in front of the casket for all her favourite foods (not for anyone else to eat by the way). She was never unattended by her family during all three days and the incense lingered for months afterward.

The procession in the hearse was a long drive as it took her to all her favourite places in the area, where "money" was handed out to passersby and friends.

It was an experience I'll never forget.

V