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Muslim Funeral Flowers: What You Need to Know?

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Jennie Haber
Muslim Funeral Flowers: What You Need to Know?

Should you send flowers to a Muslim funeral? Even though it’s common and natural to send flowers to a grieving family, sending them to a Muslim funeral can be a subject of debate. Some say that flowers are inappropriate as Islam strongly values simplicity and moderation. On the other hand, some families are completely fine with receiving funeral flowers.


So, to help you decide whether or not to order flowers for a Muslim funeral, here are some things to consider:


Should you send flowers or not?


Generally, sending flowers to a Muslim funeral is not observed. But if you are told by the family that it’s okay with them, you may want to order condolence wreaths from a flower shop that accepts last-minute orders and offers a 24/7 delivery service.


When choosing which flowers to send, you might want to select from any of the following:


Any color. Hydrangea


Green. Anthurium, brassica, and chrysanthemum


Pink. Carnations, gerberas, and lilies


Purple. Liatris, matthiola, and pom pom


White. Easter lily, gladiolus, and rose


Yellow. Gerberas, lilies, and orchids


You may also want to order flowers for a Muslim funeral from shops that allow you to add bereavement money. You can add money ranging from $50.00 to $200.00. However, the shop may include a 15% surcharge.


What can you do if the family finds flowers inappropriate?


Should the family tell you that they won’t allow Muslim funeral flowers, you must respect it. Still, you can express your condolences by sending food baskets, donations, and sympathy cards.


When sending a fruit or food basket, take note of Islam’s diet restrictions. Food and fruit baskets usually consist of soup, cookies, jams, nuts, candies, and tea. You may want to consult the family or friends to know which foods or beverages are appropriate.


And to make it more meaningful, you may want to add your handwritten letter or a purchased sympathy card. In your letter, you may write the good deeds of the deceased and a sincere message for the family.


What to do when you attend a Muslim funeral?


A Muslim funeral is a spiritual event; hence, it is proper to observe etiquette. You should dress modestly. For men, it is advisable to wear shirts and trousers. And for women, it is recommended to wear an ankle-length skirt, a shirt with long sleeves, and a headscarf. It is also necessary to wear clean socks as you may remove them before prayer.


Moreover, you should avoid loud wailing and taking pictures of the funeral prayer service.


Takeaway


Sending flowers to a funeral is generally to celebrate life and show that you care for the grieving family. However, you must take the culture, faith, and religion of the deceased into consideration before you order flowers for a Muslim funeral. Ask the family or the religious leader if flowers are allowed. If they are, be sure to keep the flower arrangement simple. If they are not, you can consider the tradition of sending flowers to the family’s home after the burial or during the mourning period.

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