2007-09-13 13:56:16 · 5 answers · asked by phantomgirl714 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Because we are crowning someone who made it. We want them to enter the after life (whatever it may mean to the deceased) on a jubilant note.
2007-09-13 14:07:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe the custom originates from the days when a "viewing" was held in the home of the family of the deceased, and the body could lay in state for a week or more while the family gathered to pay respects and to be present for the official services. Because the methods used to prepare a body for burial were not as advanced in those days, flowers became a common gift for the families of the deceased (the room that the deceased was in was filled with flowers, so the floral scent would overwhelm the scent of the decaying body). A bit morbid, but I do believe this is the origins of the practice.
These days, flowers are simply given out of tradition and to show sympathy for the family and respect for the person who has passed away.
2007-09-14 12:30:53 · answer #2 · answered by JenV 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A token of our condolances to the family and out of respect for the deceased. Many are left at the grave to "cover" until the flowers die and/or the ground settles.
2007-09-13 21:04:56 · answer #3 · answered by Jodi J 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Flowers and at a time of Sympathy are representatives of your thoughts and feelings.
2007-09-13 21:09:26 · answer #4 · answered by Lov'n IT! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to pay our respect to the family or deceased or both. its a way to say you care.
2007-09-13 21:17:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋