Dia De Los Muertos Flowers to Honor and Celebrate

How is Día De Los Muertos Celebrated?

Día De Los Muertos is celebrated with different traditional activities to honor deceased loved ones

1. Food Offerings - Families put goods on the altar, usually oranges, chilis, tomatoes, and sugarcane. No offering is complete without pan de Muertos or the bread of the dead. This bread is sweet flavored cinnamon glazed with honey. They also make it in the shape of a skull.

2. Participating in Parades with Music and Dance - People young and old take part in a procession wherein they carry lit candles and walk through the streets.

3. Decorating Graves - Many people visit cemeteries to decorate the graves of their loved ones with flowers, candles, and personal mementos.

4. Face Painting - Face painting is a significant and artistic element of Día De Los Muertos celebrations. Many people paint their faces to resemble calaveras (sugar skulls). This practice is a way to honor the deceased while embracing the theme of life and death.

5. Watch Movies - While not a traditional activity, watching movies is a wonderful way to gather and celebrate the lives of loved ones who have passed. It provides a warm setting for families and friends to come together, share stories, and remember the joy their loved ones brought to their lives.

• Coco

• The Book of Life

• Día de los Muertos

• The Big Wish

Why Offer Flowers During Día De Los Muertos?

During Día De Los Muertos, home altars are decorated with flowers, candy skulls, and family photographs. Graves are also decorated with flowers, while oil lamps and candles are lit for illumination. Flowers are believed to guide spirits to the ofrendas (offerings) with their vibrant colors and fragrant scents. The colors of the flowers are usually orange, yellow, and red for their brightness, allowing the spirits to see them after spending time in darkness.

Dia De Los Muertos Flowers

Ofrendas (offerings) always include food and flowers. We’ve put together a list of Día De Los Muertos flowers that you can offer in honor of your loved ones.

1. Autumn Kaleidoscope IF-5019 - Autumn Kaleidoscope IF-5019 features bright orange roses and bronze daisies, serving as bright blooms to guide the spirits home. Their warm colors create a welcoming atmosphere for those who have passed on.

2. Maple Medley Pumpkin IF-5029 - This arrangement features bright sunflowers and orange mini carnations in a pumpkin vase. It’s perfect for placing on an altar or at the grave of loved ones.

3. Rustic Amber Pumpkin IF-5022 - This colorful and vibrant arrangement is a beautiful way to honor and celebrate our loved ones during Día De Los Muertos. It features orange lilies, burgundy mini carnations, yellow alstroemeria, purple statice, bronze daisies, and preserved fall oak leaves.

4. Bright Sympathy Wreath FW-606 - This wreath features pink roses, yellow daisies, orange Asiatic lilies, red carnations, mini carnations, and a blend of alstroemeria. Its bright and colorful arrangement makes it a fitting choice for Día De Los Muertos, as these hues are believed to help guide spirits back to their altars and loved ones.

5. Ray of Light Heart Wreath FW-617 - This heart-shaped wreath is a beautiful tribute, symbolizing the ray of light our loved ones need to find their way after spending time in darkness. Featuring pink roses, orange lilies, yellow daisies, red and yellow alstroemeria, lush green Athos poms, and orange mini carnations.

Día De Los Muertos is a special holiday that brings families together to honor and celebrate their loved ones who have passed away. From food offerings and parades to face painting and decorating graves, this tradition is full of love and remembrance. Flowers play an important role in these celebrations, guiding spirits with their bright colors and fragrant scents. Adding Día De Los Muertos flowers to your ofrendas is a lovely way to create a warm atmosphere for those who have departed. To discover more flower arrangements for this meaningful occasion, visit FiestaFlowersAZ.com.