Is it just for when there has been a death in the family?
2007-02-20 20:16:31 · 27 answers · asked by Dustbowl Blues 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
I love them and think there is never a time when lillies are inappropriate, I'd take them over roses any day.
Be careful who you send them to though, if they are a cat owner to may be wiser to choose a different flower as the pollen is poisonous to cats. Deadly.
2007-02-21 01:02:52 · answer #1 · answered by sparkleythings_4you 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
White lillies are used at funerals so it's best not to send white lillies to a friend who has a terminal illness! However, you can send lillies at any other time really because they are lovely and most people don't associate them with funerals if they are in a mixed bouquet.
2007-02-21 07:24:19 · answer #2 · answered by Queen Victoria of Port 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the answer is traditionally yes. But it's the same as with any other tradition isn't it. Over time the tradition becomes a memory, and what was designed to be used for one occasion now covers a multitude of sins.
It's like the wedding ring. People frequently wear a ring on that finger even though not married.
A bit of a funny question really.
2007-02-21 04:29:26 · answer #3 · answered by www.shutup.com 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know it really sucks becuase I really like lillies as well.
Maybe it's time we all bucked the trend?
Everyone by some lillies for a loved one!
2007-02-21 07:13:20 · answer #4 · answered by Doodle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In art lillies are a symbol of purity, generally associated with the Virgin Mary. You decide when they are appropriate!
2007-02-21 11:11:52 · answer #5 · answered by Duffer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sadly they are connected with death usually to decorate the coffin its an old custom but a shame because they are a beautiful flower to have the connection with bereavement and rather avoided for a vase display
2007-02-21 07:42:10 · answer #6 · answered by srracvuee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i love lillies of any colour for any occasion but yes white lillies are genrally associated with death
2007-02-21 07:22:58 · answer #7 · answered by Carrot 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a lot of people use Arrum lillies for a wedding bouquet but i just like flowers no matter what type
2007-02-21 14:57:26 · answer #8 · answered by dottydog 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lillies as in 'white lillies' are for funerals.
2007-02-21 08:54:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tradition is for those who are traditional. Lillies are for those that consider the lillies!
2007-02-21 14:08:29 · answer #10 · answered by James 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋