What flowers are used for worship?

1. Chrysanthemum

The most commonly used flowers for worship are chrysanthemums, yellow chrysanthemums and white chrysanthemums. Chrysanthemums symbolize remembrance, yearning, and longing, and can be used to express grief for the deceased. The flowering period of chrysanthemums is mostly concentrated in autumn, and the Ghost Festival is also in autumn. If you want to commemorate your deceased relatives and friends, you can use chrysanthemums.

2. White Rose

Roses are used to express love. White roses can also be used in memorial services and given to deceased relatives to convey inner love and longing.

3. Forget-me-not

The flower language of forget-me-not is "Don't forget me", which is very suitable for use in worship. It means that we hope the deceased will not forget our existence in the other world, and it also expresses our promise to the deceased that we will not forget them.

4. Carnation

Carnations can also be used during worship. The flower language of carnations is love and blessing, and they are suitable for giving to deceased elders to express one’s respect and mourning.

5. Lily

Most people choose chrysanthemums when offering sacrifices, but some people also choose lilies. White lilies are usually chosen. They represent the hope that the deceased can be happy after rebirth, and can also express respect for the deceased.

6. Flowers that the deceased liked

In addition to the types of flowers introduced above, you can also use the flowers that the deceased likes when worshiping. If the deceased loved sunflowers, baby's breath, roses, etc. very much during his or her lifetime, you can send the deceased's favorite flowers during the memorial service to express your longing for the deceased. It is more meaningful to send the deceased's favorite flowers.