The Significance of Sympathy Hearts – History and Meaning
Among the most tender and expressive of funeral floral designs, the sympathy heart is chosen to symbolize deep love and loss. At Whiskey Wallflower, we design floral hearts with compassion and artistry, honoring their long-standing symbolism while creating personal tributes that bring comfort to grieving families.
The History of Floral Hearts
The heart has been a universal symbol of love for centuries. In medieval Europe, the heart shape became associated with devotion, faithfulness, and the enduring connection between people. By the 19th century, as the Victorian era popularized the language of flowers, floral hearts began appearing as part of funeral traditions.
Families embraced floral hearts as a way to represent the emotional bond shared with the deceased. Often designed in both open and closed forms, they conveyed not only grief but also lasting affection and remembrance. Over time, the floral heart became a central option in funeral arrangements, standing beside crosses and wreaths as a powerful expression of sympathy.
The Symbolism of a Sympathy Heart
The floral heart speaks directly to love, compassion, and remembrance. It represents the deep emotional connection that survives loss, offering a message that is both personal and universal. The choice of flowers within the design can further enhance its meaning. White roses may symbolize purity of love, red roses signify devotion, and carnations or chrysanthemums can represent admiration and respect.
An open heart arrangement, with space in the center, can symbolize openness, eternal love, and continuity. A closed heart represents completeness and the enduring strength of bonds shared during life. Both carry profound significance and are chosen based on the family’s preference or the relationship to the deceased.
Why Families Choose Sympathy Hearts Today
Sympathy hearts are often chosen by immediate family members, close friends, or those who wish to express a deeply personal sentiment. They are commonly displayed on easels near the casket, altar, or at the graveside, ensuring they hold a prominent place in the service. Their shape and symbolism make them especially meaningful when honoring a spouse, partner, parent, or child.
Today, floral hearts can be designed in traditional whites and reds or customized in colors that reflect the personality of the loved one. Families often request hearts to celebrate relationships built on love and devotion, making them one of the most poignant funeral tributes.
Same-Day Delivery of Sympathy Hearts
At Whiskey Wallflower, we create custom sympathy hearts with careful attention to detail. Same-day delivery is available for orders placed before our daily cutoff. We coordinate with funeral homes, churches, and cemeteries across Magnolia, The Woodlands, Spring, Conroe, Cypress, and surrounding areas to ensure each piece arrives on time and is placed with care.
Frequently Asked Questions (Sympathy Hearts)
- What does a floral heart symbolize at a funeral? A floral heart represents love, devotion, and the emotional bond that continues beyond death.
- What is the difference between an open heart and a closed heart? An open heart has space in the center, symbolizing openness and eternal love, while a closed heart represents wholeness and enduring devotion.
- Who typically sends sympathy hearts? They are often chosen by close family members or friends to represent a deeply personal connection.
- Can sympathy hearts be personalized? Yes. We can design hearts in custom colors or add ribbons, banners, or specific flowers to reflect personal meaning.
- Where are sympathy hearts placed during a service? Hearts are typically displayed on easels near the casket or altar, or at the graveside.
Order a Sympathy Heart Today
Honor a loved one with a floral heart that expresses love, compassion, and remembrance. Order online or call to speak with our designers about custom sizes, colors, or personalization.
Whiskey Wallflower
Magnolia, TX
281-939-4099
whiskeywallflower.com
