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Why We Place Lavender Inside our Coffins

Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
December 30, 2025

Lavender Meanings and Symbolisms in Death

Lavender flowers for centuries have been used for its healing properties, soothing scent and like many flowers, lavender too has a variety of meanings or symbolisms. For example:

·      purity

·      devotion

·      serenity

·      calmness

·      and its colour purple has a spiritual connection

That's why at Amanda-Louis Funeral Directors, we have embraced these beautiful small flower seeds and all that they represent and place some inside the coffin on the day of a funeral as our elegant nod to the person who has died during their final journey of their passage of life.

By doing so, we hope this brings our gesture of sympathy to the family and friends grieving, offering solace and comfort during these challenging times knowing that our small gestures to our efficient and caring services enable you to capture the very essence of the person we are commemorating; regardless of the type of funeral chosen.

Minehead Lady Funeral Directors place lavender inside coffins as a token of serenity
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
Amanda-Louise Funeral Directors 3 Blenheim Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5PY (by appointment only)
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