What to write on funeral ribbons?
This is often asked, and there is no right answer. However, here are some points to consider:
- What was your relationship with the deceased? Was it a colleague or a close family member? This determines whether the ribbon text should be more formal or personal and heartfelt.
- How many names do you want to write? If it’s a more formal wreath (from an organization, etc.), you might write both the first and last name of the deceased (e.g., “In memory of a good friend and colleague Mati Lepp, remembered by colleagues from XX”). In other cases, just the first name may be enough, or no name at all (e.g., “Beloved father mourned by children and families”). If the bouquet/wreath is from a larger group, try to find a common label (friends, former classmates, etc.). Fitting 10 names on a ribbon is quite challenging. Sometimes people ask if a nickname can be used on the ribbon. Why not, if all close ones knew the person by that name? Sometimes the person’s real name is barely remembered.
- A funeral ribbon is not the place for an epitaph. The less text, the more visually appealing the ribbon will be. It’s understandable to want to write beautiful verses for a dear person, but the space on ribbons is limited. If more than two lines of text appear on a ribbon, it can become unreadable.
- “Remembered” or “Mourned”? Nowadays, it’s not so important. However, older generations still adhere to the tradition that close relatives “mourn,” while friends and acquaintances “remember.”
- The color of the ribbon- the most traditional choice remains a white ribbon with black text. Still, I always encourage using other colors, especially if the wreath is colorful. A funeral is a sad event anyway, but flowers can bring beauty and color. Funeral flowers are the last gift to a loved one, so they should reflect the person more than just tradition.
In conclusion– there are no strict rules about ribbon texts. What matters is what you feel is right. If we notice something that seems off (even in terms of spelling), we will always contact the customer for clarification. Examples of ribbon texts can also be found in our online shop by browsing wreaths and bouquets. The prices of the arrangements in the gallery do not include the ribbon and writing costs, which need to be added separately to the cart (available on the same page).
