Why are calla lillies used for funerals?

Question

plz post a link that proves the fact i have to turn it in for homework and i can't find a site!!!!!!!!!
PLZ HELP!

Answer 1

Flowers 'meanings' might change from generation to generation.

As far as why, like many 'funeral' flowers, they are long lasting. They've got to last at least 3days. In addition, back in the Victorian and early 1900's eras, funerals were often held in the deceased's home, or a relatives home. Warm weather meant that flowers wouldn't last as long, well, Calla's are tropical flowers and don't need so much cold to survive as cut flowers, again a good choice.

If you look at modern 'funeral' flowers, you'll see long lasting is a theme: Gladiolas, Carnations, Roses.

I hope that this helps

Answer 2

This link includes a sentence that says calla lilies are used for funerals, because they are a symbol of peace and purity:

http://www.flowersbulbs.com/history_calla_lily.php


This link says that calla lilies represent marriage and resurrection:

http://genealogy.about.com/od/cemetery_records/ig/tombstone_symbols/calla_lilly.htm

A couple other sites refer to calla lilies as being most often considered wedding or funeral flowers, but they don't say why.

Answer 3

I have a link for you which should help you out - I hope!

http://www.brownsflorist.com/pages_funeral.aspx

Answer 4

http://www.flowersbulbs.com/history_calla_lily.php