Memorial Day Flowers

When is Memorial Day this year?

Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May each year. In 2025, it falls on Monday, May 26. It’s a national day of honor and remembrance for those who gave their lives in service to the country.

Do you put flowers on graves for Memorial Day?

Yes, placing flowers on graves is a meaningful tradition for Memorial Day. Families and friends visit cemeteries, veterans’ gravesites, and war memorials, laying flowers as a sign of respect and mourning for the fallen. This simple act represents gratitude for their sacrifice.

What flowers are appropriate for Memorial Day?

The most appropriate choices are patriotic flowers in red, white, and blue, including carnations, roses, and chrysanthemums. These are often arranged as a memorial bouquet or cemetery flower arrangement, offering both beauty and symbolism during grave decoration or tribute ceremonies.

Can I order a personalized Memorial Day flower arrangement?

Absolutely. We offer fully customizable memorial day flowers, whether you're sending arrangements to a loved one or selecting a piece to place personally. You can request specific colors, blooms, or styles to match the sentiment you want to express. We can help you create memorial day flowers for headstones or tribute pieces for veterans’ homes.

What colors are for Memorial Day?

The traditional colors are red, white, and blue. These colors reflect national pride, patriotism, and the values the day represents. Incorporating them into flags and flowers is a powerful way to commemorate the spirit of Memorial Day.

What flower is recognized as the Memorial Day flower?

The red poppy is widely recognised as the symbolic flower of Memorial Day. It represents both remembrance and the cost of war. You’ll often see poppy pins worn in the days leading up to the holiday as a silent tribute to the fallen.

Are poppies for Memorial Day or Veterans Day?

Red poppies are used for both, but their origin is tied most closely to Memorial Day in the United States. The poppy became a symbol of mourning and sacrifice after World War I, and continues to represent fallen soldiers on Memorial Day, while Veterans Day focuses more broadly on all who have served.

What is the best flower to leave on a grave?

Carnations, chrysanthemums, and roses are all excellent choices for decorating headstones and graves. These flowers are durable, respectful, and hold symbolic meaning, especially when presented in a wreath or bouquet. Each one helps communicate sympathy and remembrance in a powerful, visual way.

What flowers last longest on a grave?

Blooms like chrysanthemums, carnations, and alstroemeria tend to last longer when placed outdoors. These are often chosen for cemetery flower arrangements, as they hold up well against weather and remain beautiful throughout the day or week of visiting graves.