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FUNERAL LEIS AND SYMPATHY LEIS
Show Your Honor & Respect with Hawaiian Funeral Flowers
Show respect, bid your condolences, and celebrate your loved one’s life with sympathy lei. We have a wide selection to meet every need. Drape maile-style ti leaf lei around a photo, place double orchid lei on an urn or casket, or customize dyed orchid lei to commemorate their life. We offer several colors, from blue to yellow.
Our memorial lei are 100% handmade and shipped fresh from Hawaiʻi with care. Share aloha with friends and family today.
The Beautiful Tradition of Hawaiian Funeral Lei
Lei is traditionally integrated into Hawaiian memorials as a symbol of love, respect, and honor to loved ones. You’ll also find that they’re used differently depending on the occasion. Orchid blooms may be scattered into the ocean, lei may be draped over photos, or they can be worn by guests. From butterfly lei to ti leaf lei, we provide options for any memorial or celebration of life at Buy Hawaiian Lei. We can also include custom handwritten notes if you’d like to add a personal touch for a family member or friend.
Crafted with Care
You can trust in an exceptional experience with our Hawaiian-owned company. We ship our funeral lei in temperature-controlled boxes to guarantee freshness upon arrival. These boxes are also colorful and custom-made to provide a beautiful presentation worthy of your loved one. Concerned about shipping? Not only do we provide fast shipping, but we’re completely transparent with our shipping prices. There are no hidden fees with Buy Hawaiian Lei.
We craft lei for every occasion, including Hawaiian funeral flowers, graduation lei, wedding lei, and more single and bulk lei. Say it with flowers!
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about the traditions, symbolism, and common types of Hawaiian funeral lei with our frequently asked questions.
What do memorial lei symbolize?
These types of lei can symbolize many things, such as honor and respect for lost loved ones, love and friendship, and eternal connection. These lei are often also used to celebrate and pay tribute, enveloping loved ones in the spirit of aloha.
How are Hawaiian funeral flowers used at memorials?
It varies depending on the funeral and family. However, they’re commonly:
- Worn during their service to show honor and respect.
- Gently tossed into the ocean or placed in their favorite spot in nature to honor their memory.
- Left on caskets and photos to pay respects and express love.
- Given to the family as a gesture of support.
Which funeral lei is most popular, and why?
Maile lei is popular as attire and photo adornment, as it symbolizes respect and honor. Other top choices include ti leaf lei – for strength, respect, and protection – and orchid lei, which signify honor and aloha. These lei may be worn or given for support.
How do I choose which sympathy or memorial lei is best?
Choose the lei that best expresses your sentiments to the family and honors your loved one. You could give ti leaf lei to the family for strength and protection, or you may wear maile-style lei to pay your respects. Others may even pick their loved one’s favorite color to adorn their celebration of life in a beautifully dyed orchid lei.
What color Hawaiian funeral lei is used at memorial services?
White lei are traditional, representing honor and peace. Purple orchid lei are also popular; they’re used to express love, respect, and affection. But other colors are also used to express mourning and joy. Just remember that there’s no wrong color lei!