One of the sympathy gifts that people send to grieving families most often are flowers. Walk into any  McAllen, TX funeral home  and you’ll see flowers, flowers, and more flowers all over the place. People show their love and support for those who are mourning the loss of a loved one through the use of flowers.     If you’re planning to send flowers to someone who recently lost someone special, you could walk into any florist and ask for a funeral arrangement. But you could also take the time to pick out the flowers that you want to send based on what they’re meant to represent. Here are the 5 most popular types of flowers to send to a funeral home and the symbolism behind each of them.     Lilies   Lilies are probably the most popular flowers on this list. You’ll find tons of them scattered throughout a funeral home following burials and cremations in McAllen, TX. They have a very distinct smell. They also hold a lot of special symbolism. People believe they’re meant to symbolize purity, innocence, virginity, and more. They’re also supposed to represent the transformation that a person’s soul takes after they die.     Orchids   Want to let a family know that you love them and are thinking about them? Orchids are universally recognized as a symbol of love and appreciation. If your goal is to tell a family or a deceased person how much you love them, orchids will definitely do the trick.     Roses   When people see roses, they usually associate them with romantic love. But they carry a slightly deeper meaning in the context of death, and the meaning changes depending on the color of the roses. White roses are a symbol of purity and innocence, while yellow roses are a sign of friendship. Pink roses are often utilized to express gratitude, while red roses evoke strong feelings of grief. Choose the right color rose based on what you want to say to a family or deceased person.     Carnations   You’ll often find carnations tucked into funeral wreaths and situated in standing sprays. Much like roses, they come in a range of different colors with each color meaning something slightly different. Red carnations are designed to show affection, while white ones represent innocence. Pink ones, meanwhile, are a popular choice among Catholics and some Christians who believe they were made using tears from the Virgin Mary.     Hydrangeas   If you want to send a family a plant as opposed to a flower arrangement, hydrangeas are a solid choice. They’re meant to symbolize the heartfelt emotions that people feel for a family or individual. If you feel strongly for a grieving family, they might be the right flower option for you.     McCaleb Funeral Home welcomes those who wish to send flowers as gifts to grieving families. We can accept these flowers on their behalf prior to funeral services in McAllen, TX and make sure families receive them. We can also assist families as they schedule services for their loved ones. Call us at (956) 968-7533 for help or visit 900 W 4th St, Weslaco, TX 78596 to meet with a funeral director.