懿範永存
Honours a woman’s virtues and lasting example; often used for a mother or female elder.
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When selecting funeral flower stands, wreaths or flower baskets, condolence messages should be consistent with the identity of the flower sender, relationship with the deceased, religious ceremony and flower style. The following is a compilation of commonly used solemn sentence patterns, flower material meanings and actual usage locations, so that they can be copied for reference first, and then checked by family members or our store staff before production.
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Select the deceased by gender, age or relationship, with textual explanation for easy reference. After selecting, you can copy it sentence by sentence; if you are not sure about the side sentences, you can also leave it to the staff to help check.
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Understand the meaning first, then choose appropriate terms懿範淑德
Praises the deceased for his dignified character, gentleness and virtuousness, and is a good example for women in the family. It is often used for mothers or wives.
女宗安仰
Praise the virtuous and respected female elders in the family, so that the younger generations can safely respect and admire them very much.
彤管揚芬
It originally refers to the red pen used by women. It is extended to mean that women have both talents and virtues. Their good names and virtues are as widespread as fragrance. It is suitable for women with knowledge and moral character.
坤儀足式
"Kun" represents women, praising the deceased for his dignified manner and decent behavior, which is a model that female descendants can follow.
懿逢長昭
Praise the deceased for his graceful character and style, and his image will shine on future generations like a ray of light for a long time. It is suitable for female elders who are virtuous and gentle.
駕返瑤池
Derived from the mythical "Yao Chi", it is a metaphor for the deceased female returning to the heavenly realm like a fairy. It is often seen in Taoist or traditional Chinese funerals.
慈容宛在
It is mostly used for mothers or female elders, indicating that their kind face seems to be still in front of you, emphasizing the feelings of longing and gratitude.
巾幗典範
"Women" refers to women, meaning role models among women, showing perseverance, bravery and moral character, suitable for responsible female elders or leaders.
彤管揚芬
Originally referred to the red pen used by women, it was later used to praise women with outstanding talents and virtues, spreading their good names and virtues like fragrance.
母儀足式
It is mostly used for mothers or elders of the maternal generation, praising their motherly demeanor as a role model, both loving and dignified.
慈暉永昭
Sunshine is used as a metaphor for maternal love and kindness, indicating that the kindness of the deceased will always shine in the hearts of family members. It is suitable for mothers or kind female elders.
鳳去樓空
The departing phoenix and the empty building are used as a metaphor for the death of an important woman. The vacancy left is difficult to fill, and the tone is more sad and desolate.
曇花萎謝
A flash in the pan is used to describe the shortness and perishability of life. It is often used for women who die young or have not finished their youth, with a sense of regret.
蘭摧蕙折
Lan and Hui are used as metaphors for women with elegant character, and the broken flowers are a metaphor for the death of those with noble virtues. The tone is sad and solemn.
遽促芳齡
Refers to the end of youth too hastily. It is mostly used when young or middle-aged women die prematurely, with a sense of suddenness and regret.
繡閨花殘
The use of boudoir and broken flowers is used to describe the withering of a woman's youth or good years. It is mostly used for the death of young or middle-aged women, and the tone is more sad.
繡幃香冷
The scent of the embroidered tent is dispersed, which is a metaphor for the loss of the warm atmosphere after the death of an elegant woman. It is suitable for more elegant and subtle condolences.
玉簫聲斷
The sound of the jade flute suddenly stops, which is a metaphor for the sudden departure of a woman who is good at art, music or has an refined temperament, leaving behind endless regrets.
北堂春去
"Beitang" refers to the place where the mother lives in ancient times. This term is used to describe the death of the mother or the matriarch, and the home is like the passing of spring. It is often used in eulogies to mourn the mother.
寶婺斂芒
"Bao Wu Xing" is often used to describe a virtuous and virtuous woman. Her radiant glow means that her light has converged. It is a metaphor for the death of a woman with outstanding virtues, and her brilliance will no longer be displayed in the world.
寶婺星沉
Extending the image of "Baowu", using the sinking star as a metaphor for important women falling like stars, it is suitable for highly respected female elders.
孟母風高
"Meng Mu" is used to describe a mother who taught her children well and had high moral character, praising the deceased as a noble example in terms of education and conduct.
夢斷北堂
Also using "Beitang" to refer to the mother, the dream indicates the end of the dream to accompany the mother, emphasizing the huge void and grief after losing the mother.
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Some terms are more traditional and may not apply to all ages, relationships or religions. We will assist in checking before production.
First choose the direction according to your identity and occasion
No religion or custom affirmed
First choose neutral and solemn sentences such as "Eternal condolences" and "deep condolences" to avoid making mistakes.
Company/Group combined delivery
It is advisable to use formal, concise, and less personal sentences, and pay attention to the sender inscription company name and department name.
Relatives, friends or family representatives
Choose a more emotional condolence sentence, but avoid overly colloquial or inappropriate words.
Quickly copy common condolence messages
通用莊重
永誌哀思、深切哀悼、音容宛在、萬古流芳。
親友悼念
永遠懷念、痛失良友、思念長存、音容如在。
公司 / 同事
深表哀悼、永誌哀思、謹致哀悼、德範長昭。
宗教較中性
安息長眠、福壽全歸、往生淨土、主懷安息。
簡短花牌常用
沉痛悼念、永懷不忘、一路好走、懿德長存。
長輩 / 親屬
德範長昭、懿德流芳、母儀千古、慈範永存。
朋友 / 晚輩
痛悼英才、英年早逝、永念摯友、音容永在。
商務 / 團體
謹致哀悼、敬悼先賢、德業長昭、風範永存。
Common flower material meanings and color reference
Baiju
General meaning
Commonly understood as mourning, remembrance, cleansing and solemnity.
Suitable for the situation
Chinese flower stands, traditional funeral flower baskets and more solemn mourning occasions.
Lily
General meaning
Commonly understood as purity, rest in peace, and wishing you a safe journey.
Suitable for the situation
Western-style wreaths, flower baskets and more religiously neutral memorial flowers.
Orchid
General meaning
Commonly understood as elegance, respect, and lasting character.
Suitable for the situation
corporate groups, elders, the bereaved family or more formally flower stands flower baskets.
Rose / pink flowers
General meaning
Pink and light-colored flowers are often used as tender memories; different family customs may have different understandings.
Suitable for the situation
When relatives and friends mourn, women the deceased, or family members accept softer colors.
Western wreaths and Chinese flower stands color series
Common understanding
White, green, light yellow, and purple are more common; red and pink colors depend on age, religion, and family customs.
Selection prompt
If you are not sure, you can choose neutral and elegant colors first, and then ask the staff to help check.
flower stands medium example
tribute message: Mrs. Chen Futai passed away
Medium: Yide Liufang
sender inscription: Yang Youyou, Mr. Li respectfully
If you are not sure whether the elegy is suitable, you can first choose a commonly used style and explain it in the remarks, and the staff will follow up and check.
Please note before use
✓ Things to note (Do)
You can copy the mid-money memorial elegy first, and then paste it in the card wording or remarks column of the checkout page, and let the staff check the typesetting.
✓ Things to note (Do)
If religion, generation or family customs are not determined, it is recommended to select a neutral and solemn sentence first and confirm with the family members.
✗ Don't
Avoid using words that are too colloquial, joking, overly intimate, or inconsistent with the identity of the company/group.
✗ Don't
Do not take the meaning of flowers as an absolute rule; different families, religions and funeral arrangements may have different interpretations.
Next step after copying the text
What is the difference between the words "sacrifice", "condom couplets" and "flower stands"?
- 【Memorial Message】Usually a longer memorial article, mostly used for memorials, publications or family speeches, and may not necessarily be completely placed on flower stands.
- 【 condolence couplets 】 are more formal couplets or condolence texts, commonly used in traditional funerals or more solemn occasions.
- [flower stands elegy] Most of them are short sentences in the middle section of flower stands, such as "Mourning for Eternal Peace" and "Liu Fang for Yide". They should be clear, solemn and easy to read.
Under what circumstances should short sentences be used? When do you use formal sentences?
- When sending messages to friends, colleagues, or companies, or when you are unsure about religious customs, it is usually recommended to use short and neutral sentences, such as "deep condolences" and "my eternal condolences".
- For relatives, the bereaved family, elders or more formal ceremonies, you can choose more polite sentence patterns such as "virtue will last forever", "yide will be fragrant", "kindness will last forever".
- If the family has designated a Christian, Catholic, Buddhist or Taoist ceremony, they should choose the terms according to the ceremony and avoid mixing words that are not consistent with the religion.
Tips on religious and customary terms
- [Common in Buddhism]: Rebirth in bliss, nine-grade lotus platform, top-grade rebirth, flowers blooming to see the Buddha, complete liberation.
- Common Taoist phrases include 魂歸道山, 功行圓滿, 返璞歸真, 羽化登仙 and 仙遊蓬萊. Use religious wording only when it matches the family’s arrangements.
- Common Christian and Catholic phrases include 主懷安息, 安息主懷, 榮歸天國, 蒙主寵召 and 息勞歸主. Confirm the preferred wording with the family or church.
Avoid excessive colloquial language or inappropriate words
- The words "flower stands" should avoid being too colloquial, too personal, humorous, or inappropriate for the identity of the flower sender.
- When sending gifts to companies, groups or colleagues, it is recommended to avoid using overly intimate words and instead use formal sentences such as "sincere condolences" and "deep condolences".
- When you are not sure about your generation, religion or family customs, you can use a neutral sentence first and explain in the notes when placing the order that the staff will help check.
Commonly used titles and elegies reference
Friend
Colleague
Company
Family representative
Society/Group
Elder/Junior
This page is for general reference only and no names or personal information will be collected. The official flower stands text shall be subject to the final version after verification by the order information and staff.