The Malta Independent 25 July 2026, Saturday
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Flowers At funerals

Malta Independent Saturday, 25 March 2006, 00:00 Last update: about 21 years ago

Masses of flowers and artistic arrangements of wreaths, crosses and bouquets are brought or sent to funeral commemorative services.

When Princess Diana’s battered body was brought to Kensington, London, the area in front of the palace was knee-deep in flowers left by mourners.

Flowers at funerals! What is the origin of this custom?

What is its psychological or spiritual significance?

Dr Ethelwald Emilius Vella MD

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