The Language of Flowers - Sympathy
The Language of Flowers was a code invented by the Victorians in England to express their feeling to one another in secret, including condolences for people who have died.
Pansy
Faith, hope and love remain
Pine
Everlasting
Chrysanthemum
I'm crying for you or with you
Rosemary
May you be delivered from the powers of evil
Strawflower
Your soul will forever be with us
Olive
Peace be with you
The Language of Flowers - Sympathy
Carnation
May you be blessed with eternal life
Calla Lilly
May light and clarity be with you - according to popular beliefs they help the deceased to ward off demons.
Rose
May the beauty of life go with you. There is comfort in the strength of love, hope in the midst of sorrow.
Thistle (Cardius defloratus)
The Lord Himself goes before you and will always be with you.
Tulip (white)
Earthly existence is transitory. Your name will live forever.
Yellow Chamomile
This flower protects you with its strength
The Language of Flowers - Natives
Acacia
I love you above all others/ strong in time of need
Banksia
After Sir Joseph Banks, the botanist who first documented Australian plants in the 18th Century, the banksia is centered on discovery.
Dolly Bush (Cassinia aculetea)
Friend ever true
Protea
Symbol of courage, daring or transformation.
Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria)
For auld lang syne (old time’s sake)
Warath
Remembrance in absence