Why do we place flowers on graves?

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Why do we place flowers on graves?

2006-11-20 08:23:11 · 4 answers · asked by tere12 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture

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They are fresh, alive, beautiful, our tradition.

2006-11-20 08:29:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

It represents rebirth, renewal. Plus they smell good. Normally dead bodies don't smell so good. So there was a reason for lots of flowers at funerals in olden days. Perhaps the flowers at the funerals just kind of seeped over to flowers at graveside visits.

2006-11-20 08:44:43 · answer #2 · answered by Rico Toasterman JPA 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋

I think its more for ourselves than for the person whos grave you are putting them on.

2006-11-20 08:26:37 · answer #3 · answered by JC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

To pay respect to a lost one to show them you still care...

2006-11-20 08:26:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋