Flowers Commonly Brought to Cemeteries During Undas

Meaning Behind the Flowers Commonly Brought to Cemeteries During Undas

UNDAS – Here are some of the flowers commonly brought to cemeteries during All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day in the Philippines.

Undas, or All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day, is a special time for Filipino families to come together and remember their departed loved ones. Cemeteries and columbariums across the country are often filled with people bringing offerings such as candles, food, and most commonly, flowers.

These flowers not only bring color and life to the graves but also carry deep meanings that express love, respect, and remembrance.

Carnation
Carnations symbolize remembrance and affection. Pink carnations express gratitude, while white carnations represent purity and sincerity. They are often paired with lilies or roses in floral arrangements.

Lily
Lilies are known as “funeral flowers.” They symbolize purity for the departed and hope for the grieving family. White lilies express peace, while pink lilies represent a loving farewell.

Orchid
Orchids represent eternal love and elegance. White orchids symbolize purity, respect, and peace, while pink orchids convey gratitude and appreciation.

Daisy
White daisies symbolize purity, innocence, and new beginnings. Some families also use blue daisies, which stand for calmness, peace, and inspiration.

Anthurium
Known for its heart-shaped bloom, the anthurium symbolizes respect and affection. White anthuriums stand for purity, red ones for love, and pink anthuriums for a mother’s gentle care.

Rose
A timeless favorite, roses express love and remembrance. White roses symbolize grace and purity, red roses represent deep love, and pink roses convey admiration and thankfulness.

Chrysanthemum
Often associated with mourning, chrysanthemums represent grief and remembrance. In many Asian and European cultures, they are considered flowers of death and are traditionally used during funerals.