Funerals are incredibly difficult times filled with immense grief While nothing can truly take away the pain of losing someone you love, small gestures of remembrance can provide some comfort One unique and meaningful way to honor those we’ve lost is by using forget me not seeds at funeral services.
An Overview of Forget Me Not Seeds
Forget me nots are tiny blue flowers that have long held significance in mourning and remembrance. Their name comes from an old legend about a knight who picked these blooms for his lady love. As he knelt by the river to collect them, his heavy armor caused him to sink and as he drowned he threw the flowers to shore and implored his lover to “forget me not.”
Today these vibrant blossoms are used to represent cherished memories and eternal love. Their seeds and live plants are given out at funerals as small tokens of comfort for grieving friends and family.
Forget me nots grow readily from seed and produce bushy mounds of green foliage covered in petite star-shaped flowers They thrive in cool weather and bloom prolifically in spring and fall in most climates, Their short stature makes them ideal for containers and flower beds
Why Use Forget Me Not Seeds at Funerals
Using forget me not seeds or starter plants is a unique way to allow mourners to quite literally plant memories of lost loved ones. Watching the blues blossoms sprout to life serves as an ongoing reminder of that person as their memory continues to bloom.
Handing out small envelopes or packets of these special seeds is also a thoughtful gesture for funeral guests. They can be taken home and planted in gardens to create permanent memorial spots filled with vivid forget me nots.
This provides an opportunity for friends and family to feel connected to the person they’ve lost through nurturing and tending a living tribute. It can be extremely cathartic to care for the growing flowers while reflecting on cherished memories.
Planning With Forget Me Not Seeds
If you’d like to use forget me nots at an upcoming funeral service, you have a couple options. Most florists and nurseries that provide funeral flowers can also supply sealed seed packets along with arrangements and live potted plants.
You can also order bulk forget me not seeds online to assemble your own customized seed packets. Look for non-GMO, high-germination options from reputable sources. Carefully package small amounts of seeds in envelopes or tiny bags sealed with a ribbon or sticker.
Be sure to include planting and care instructions so recipients can successfully grow the meaningful blossoms. Consider date stamping the packets or adding a special quote or poem about remembrance.
You’ll need about 2-3 seeds per packet. To hand out 50 funeral seed packets, you would need 100-150 total seeds. For 100 guests, use 200-300 seeds. A 1/4 ounce packet contains over 1,100 seeds, making it easy to prepare packets for larger services.
If you’ll be providing live forget me not starter plants, allow 6-8 weeks for the nursery to grow young plants to an ideal size for giving out. You want them large enough to transplant easily but small enough to fit in a box or bag.
The Significance of These Special Flowers
Using forget me nots at funerals and memorial services is a tradition that dates back centuries. Their symbolic meaning transcends cultures and generations.
The act of planting these seeds represents cherishing memories and carrying a loved one’s legacy into the future. As Henry Alford said:
“Heaven gave us memory so we might have roses in December.”
Giving mourners forget me not seeds ensures their rose-like blooms will keep flourishing for years to come. The simple gift provides ongoing comfort while allowing us to honor those who have passed in a profoundly meaningful way.
Forget me nots hold deep significance and their tiny seeds offer an incredibly thoughtful funeral favor. Handing out these special flowers allows loved ones to create living memorials and find solace in the process of nourishing the blossoms.
With their connotation of undying love and remembrance, forget me nots are a fitting choice for funeral flowers and memorabilia. Their vibrant hues ensure passed loved ones will be forever remembered and their memory preserved in beautiful blooms.
Wildflower Memorial Gifts for Any Occasion
Forever Wildflowers offers a variety of wildflower seed gifts for funerals, memorial services, wedding and anniversary party favors, pet loss, company functions, celebrations, and much more. Personalized memorial seed packets and gifts make a great addition to every occasion.
The Idea of Wildflower Gifts
In 2002, we had the misfortune to lose several close family members in a very short time.
The cut flowers at the services were beautiful, but we left the services with empty hearts and hands and thought there had to be a better way to celebrate a life well lived. That nagging feeling stayed with us; there had to be a funeral keepsake for guests to remember the loved ones we lost and celebrate their lives in a tangible way…
Memorial Seed Bookmarks Grow Forget-Me-Nots
FAQ
Are forget-me-nots for funerals?
Both flowers bring encouragement and hope to a grieving family. The meaning of this flower shouldn’t be too difficult to decipher. The forget-me-not communicates a simple but essential message to a family: your loved one lives on in our hearts and memories.
What are the seeds for funeral gifts?
Although a sad occasion, the gifting of seeds at a funeral imparts a message of remembrance, hope and the precious continuity of life. Receiving a packet of seeds inspires people to grow even more wildflowers to attract and preserve our native pollinators.
What do you do with forget me not seeds?
Alternatively, for an informal planting, Forget-Me-Not seeds can be sown directly in the ground from late April. Clear the area of weeds and stones, and then wet the surface of the soil. Sprinkle seeds across the soil, and then lightly rake it over.