{"id":5293,"date":"2026-10-06T00:32:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T16:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hk-florist.com\/?p=5293"},"modified":"2026-10-05T12:33:15","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T04:33:15","slug":"guide-to-writing-condolence-flower-messages-%e8%bc%93%e8%81%af-in-hong-kong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hk-florist.com\/zh\/guide-to-writing-condolence-flower-messages-%e8%bc%93%e8%81%af-in-hong-kong\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to Writing Condolence Flower Messages (\u8f13\u806f) in Hong Kong"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Funeral flowers in Hong Kong follow conventions that differ sharply from celebratory ones. The tribute is usually a <strong>wreath (\u82b1\u5708)<\/strong> or <strong>funeral basket (\u82b1\u7c43)<\/strong>, with a pair of <strong>white ribbons (\u8f13\u806f \/ \u8f13\u5e36)<\/strong> at its sides. The wording, order of names and religious fit all matter, and mistakes cause real offence at a sensitive time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Check Before You Send<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Does the family accept flowers?<\/strong> Many families now put \u300c\u6055\u4e0d\u6536\u82b1\u5708\u300d or \u300c\u82b1\u5708\u6539\u70ba\u6350\u6b3e\u300d in the obituary notice, and some ask for donations to a charity instead. Respect this.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Religion.<\/strong> Buddhist, Taoist, Christian and Catholic funerals use different wording (see section 4). Check the death notice or ask a mutual friend.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Venue.<\/strong> Wakes are mostly held at funeral parlours (\u6baf\u5100\u9928) in specific halls. Get the parlour, the hall name or number, and the dates and times.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rules.<\/strong> Some parlours limit the size or number of wreaths and the delivery times. Ask your florist, who will usually know.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Types of Tribute<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Type<\/th><th>Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Wreath (\u82b1\u5708)<\/strong><\/td><td>A round or oval floral ring on a stand. The traditional choice for companies, friends and relatives.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Funeral basket (\u82b1\u7c43)<\/strong><\/td><td>A standing basket arrangement. Common and often slightly more affordable.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Small table or coffin-side arrangement<\/strong><\/td><td>Suits close family or very small halls.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Donation, \u5e1b\u91d1 or \u5960\u5100 (condolence money)<\/strong><\/td><td>Often more practical than flowers. See section 8.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Flowers and Colours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Appropriate:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>White and yellow chrysanthemums (\u83ca\u82b1)<\/strong>, the most traditional funeral flower<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>White lilies and white roses<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>White or pale-coloured orchids<\/strong>, <strong>carnations<\/strong> and <strong>gladioli<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Greenery<\/strong>, such as ferns and leaves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Colour palette:<\/strong> white, cream, pale yellow, soft green, with restrained touches of pale purple. Christian funerals sometimes use slightly softer colours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Avoid:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Red, bright pink, orange and gold.<\/strong> These are celebratory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bright, boldly coloured arrangements<\/strong> and red ribbons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dried or wilting flowers<\/strong>, and <strong>strongly scented flowers<\/strong> in small halls<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Note that white and yellow chrysanthemums, which you avoid at an opening, are standard here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. The Ribbon Layout<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like celebratory stands, the text reads <strong>vertically, right to left<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Position<\/th><th>Name<\/th><th>Content<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Right<\/strong><\/td><td>\u4e0a\u6b3e<\/td><td>The deceased, with a tribute or title<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Centre<\/strong><\/td><td>\u8f13\u8a5e<\/td><td>A short phrase of mourning, if used<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left<\/strong><\/td><td>\u4e0b\u6b3e<\/td><td>The sender, with a closing term such as \u656c\u8f13<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ribbons are white with black lettering. Some florists use pale yellow with black or gold text.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Writing the Right Side (\u4e0a\u6b3e): The Deceased<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pattern: <strong>Title or form of address + name + tribute term<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tribute terms:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u5343\u53e4<\/strong>: eternal, the most common and neutral<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u9748\u524d<\/strong>: before the spirit, respectful and widely used<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u5b89\u606f<\/strong>: rest in peace<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u907a\u50cf<\/strong>: before the portrait<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u6545 \u9673\u5927\u6587\u5148\u751f \u5343\u53e4<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u9673\u516c\u5927\u6587\u5148\u751f \u9748\u524d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u674e\u6bcd\u9673\u592a\u592b\u4eba \u5343\u53e4 (for the mother of a friend or colleague)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u6797\u592a\u592b\u4eba \u9748\u524d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u6545 \u738b\u5c0f\u7f8e\u5973\u58eb \u5b89\u606f<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use the form of address the family uses in the death notice, and copy the characters exactly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are writing to a colleague about their parent, a title such as \u300c\u4ee4\u5c0a\u300d or \u300c\u4ee4\u5802\u300d can be used in a card, but on the ribbon use the formal title of the deceased.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For a spouse or someone of the same generation, a simple \u300c\u6545 XXX \u5148\u751f\u300d is fine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Centre Phrases (\u8f13\u8a5e)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The centre phrase is optional. A simple stand with only the right and left sides is acceptable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>General:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Phrase<\/th><th>Meaning<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>\u97f3\u5bb9\u5b9b\u5728<\/td><td>their voice and face remain with us<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u61f7\u5fb7\u9577\u5b58<\/td><td>their virtue lives on<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u6c38\u5782\u4e0d\u673d<\/td><td>eternal memory<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u5fb7\u6fa4\u9577\u5b58<\/td><td>lasting goodness<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u4e00\u8def\u597d\u8d70<\/td><td>have a peaceful journey<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u6c89\u75db\u54c0\u60bc<\/td><td>deepest grief<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u61f7\u5ff5\u6c38\u6046<\/td><td>forever remembered<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For an elderly person who lived a long life:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u798f\u58fd\u5168\u6b78<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u798f\u58fd\u96d9\u5168 (use with care, and only for a very long, full life)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u9ad8\u98a8\u4eae\u7bc0 (for someone respected for integrity)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Buddhist funerals:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u5f80\u751f\u6de8\u571f<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u84ee\u81fa\u63a5\u5f15<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u4f5b\u5149\u63a5\u5f15<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Christian and Catholic funerals:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u5b89\u606f\u4e3b\u61f7<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u606f\u52de\u6b78\u4e3b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u8499\u4e3b\u6069\u53ec<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u6c38\u4eab\u5929\u5bb6<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Notes on use:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Match the religion. Using a Buddhist phrase at a Christian funeral, or the reverse, is a visible error.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When unsure, use a neutral phrase such as \u97f3\u5bb9\u5b9b\u5728 or \u6c89\u75db\u54c0\u60bc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Writing the Left Side (\u4e0b\u6b3e): The Sender<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pattern: <strong>Relationship or sender + name + closing term<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Closing terms:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u656c\u8f13<\/strong> (also written \u656c\u633d): the standard term<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u656c\u60bc<\/strong>: respectfully mourn<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u8b39\u8f13<\/strong>: formal, for senior figures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u62dc\u8f13<\/strong>: respectful, often used by younger people<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Formats:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Situation<\/th><th>Example<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Individual<\/td><td>\u9673\u5927\u6587 \u656c\u8f13<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Younger generation to an elder<\/td><td>\u665a \u9673\u5927\u6587 \u656c\u8f13<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Family friend<\/td><td>\u4e16\u4f84 \u674e\u5bb6\u8c6a \u656c\u8f13<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Colleagues<\/td><td>\u71df\u904b\u90e8\u5168\u9ad4\u540c\u4e8b \u656c\u8f13<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Company<\/td><td>\u661f\u6cb3\u8cbf\u6613\u6709\u9650\u516c\u53f8 \u5168\u9ad4\u540c\u4eba \u656c\u8f13<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Company with representative<\/td><td>\u661f\u6cb3\u8cbf\u6613\u6709\u9650\u516c\u53f8 \u8463\u4e8b\u7e3d\u7d93\u7406 \u9ec3\u5fd7\u660e \u656c\u8f13<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Couple<\/td><td>\u674e\u5927\u6587 \u738b\u5c0f\u7f8e \u656c\u8f13<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Organisation<\/td><td>\u9999\u6e2fXX\u5546\u6703 \u656c\u8f13<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u300c\u665a\u300d or \u300c\u665a\u8f29\u300d shows you are of a younger generation than the deceased.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For several senders, put the most senior name first (rightmost).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep the left side concise and use the name the family knows.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Complete Examples<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Colleague whose father passed away, from a team:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Right: \u9673\u516c\u5927\u6587\u5148\u751f \u5343\u53e4<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Centre: \u97f3\u5bb9\u5b9b\u5728<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Left: \u71df\u904b\u90e8\u5168\u9ad4\u540c\u4e8b \u656c\u8f13<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Business associate, to a company&#8217;s founder:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Right: \u6545 \u9ec3\u516c\u5fd7\u660e\u5148\u751f \u9748\u524d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Centre: \u61f7\u5fb7\u9577\u5b58<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Left: \u661f\u6cb3\u8cbf\u6613\u6709\u9650\u516c\u53f8 \u5168\u9ad4\u540c\u4eba \u656c\u8f13<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Christian funeral, from a friend:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Right: \u674e\u6bcd\u9673\u592a\u592b\u4eba \u9748\u524d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Centre: \u5b89\u606f\u4e3b\u61f7<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Left: \u6797\u7f8e\u73b2 \u656c\u8f13<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Buddhist funeral, from a family friend:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Right: \u738b\u6bcd\u5f35\u592a\u592b\u4eba \u5343\u53e4<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Centre: \u5f80\u751f\u6de8\u571f<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Left: \u4e16\u4f84 \u9673\u5bb6\u8c6a \u656c\u8f13<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Simple two-part format (no centre phrase):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Right: \u6545 \u5f35\u5927\u83ef\u5148\u751f \u5343\u53e4<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Left: \u674e\u660e \u656c\u8f13<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Wording and Practices to Avoid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Congratulatory words<\/strong> such as \u8cc0, \u606d\u559c, \u8a8c\u559c, \u5927\u5409, \u656c\u8cc0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Red, gold or bright ribbons<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Words suggesting a lighthearted or casual tone<\/strong>, slang or jokes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mismatched religious phrases<\/strong> (section 6)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wrong name, title or gender<\/strong>, such as \u300c\u5148\u751f\u300d for a woman. Verify these.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Simplified Chinese<\/strong>, which should be Traditional for Hong Kong<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Advertising slogans or company taglines<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phrases that claim to know the cause or circumstances of death<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Condolence Money (\u5e1b\u91d1 \/ \u5960\u5100)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many people send money in place of, or as well as, flowers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use a <strong>white envelope<\/strong> (not red) marked \u300c\u5e1b\u91d1\u300d or \u300c\u5960\u5100\u300d, with your name written on the back or the front.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice on amounts varies. Many people choose an amount ending in a digit that is not the number 4, and some follow the custom of an <strong>odd number<\/strong> for funerals. If unsure, ask a relative or friend of the family.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The family often gives a small return gift: a <strong>sweet and a towel (\u6bdb\u5dfe and \u7cd6)<\/strong>, to be taken home. The sweet is meant to ease the bitterness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hand it over at the reception desk (<strong>\u767d\u4e8b\u7c3d\u540d\u8655<\/strong>) of the wake.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. The Small Card or Verbal Message<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a card is added, keep it short and sincere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Chinese:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u8acb\u7bc0\u54c0\u9806\u8b8a\u3002<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u8b39\u81f4\u6170\u554f,\u9858\u901d\u8005\u5b89\u606f\u3002<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u6c89\u75db\u60bc\u5ff5,\u7948\u671b\u5bb6\u4eba\u4fdd\u91cd\u8eab\u9ad4\u3002<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>English:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>With deepest sympathies for your loss.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May he\/she rest in peace.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sign your name and relationship, for example \u300c\u540c\u4e8b \u9673\u5927\u6587\u300d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u300c\u7bc0\u54c0\u9806\u8b8a\u300d is the standard phrase for the bereaved family. Avoid it when speaking to someone very close to the deceased if you are unsure, and use something warmer such as \u300c\u8acb\u4fdd\u91cd\u300d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don&#8217;t write \u300c\u65e9\u65e5\u5eb7\u5fa9\u300d or similar, and don&#8217;t dwell on the cause of death.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Ordering and Delivery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Order <strong>as soon as you know the dates<\/strong>. Wake and funeral dates are short notice, so florists expect urgent orders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide: <strong>the funeral parlour, hall name or number, the deceased&#8217;s full name, the date and time<\/strong>, and your ribbon wording in writing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tell the florist the <strong>religion<\/strong> so they choose suitable colours and phrasing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask for <strong>delivery by the first day of the wake<\/strong>, or at the latest before the funeral service, and request a <strong>photo of the delivered tribute<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check whether the parlour has a <strong>delivery cut-off time<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof the ribbon wording before it is printed. Double-check the deceased&#8217;s name.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. Quick Checklist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>[ ] Confirmed the family accepts flowers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>[ ] Confirmed the religion of the funeral<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>[ ] White, yellow or cream flowers, with no red or bright colours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>[ ] Right side: deceased&#8217;s title, name and \u5343\u53e4 or \u9748\u524d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>[ ] Centre phrase matching the religion, or left out<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>[ ] Left side: your name, \u656c\u8f13 and any relationship (\u665a, \u4e16\u4f84)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>[ ] No congratulatory words<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>[ ] Traditional Chinese, with name and title verified<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>[ ] Venue, hall and times given to the florist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>[ ] Proof checked and delivery photo requested<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Funeral flowers in Hong Kong follow conventions that differ sharply from celebratory ones. The tribute is usually a wreath (\u82b1\u5708) or funeral basket (\u82b1\u7c43), with a pair of white ribbons (\u8f13\u806f \/ \u8f13\u5e36) at its sides. The wording, order of names and religious fit all matter, and mistakes cause real offence at a sensitive time. 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