Is it common to place tulips at a grave site?

Tulips are fragile flowers. Their stems snap easily. Their petals are large and thin, and are easily damaged by rough handling, excessive heat/sun, frost, etc. Since they have just a few petals, any damage is obvious. read more

I don't know if there is a tradition of placing tulips at a grave specifically. People have different reasons why they choose certain flowers. Sometimes people choose flowers that their departed loved one enjoyed in life. Sometimes they're going for a specific color palette or seasonal theme. read more

Love is an emotion frequently tied with death, and some of the most well-known flowers represent love. The flower most commonly associated with love is the red rose, which represents a timeless, passionate love. Along with the rose, red tulips also symbolize love, but are more delicate in form. read more

Planting Flowers at a Grave April 18th, 2013. These days, most cemeteries have strict regulations regarding what types of flowers you can put on a grave and how long they can remain before being removed. This is done not to inconvenience families, but to ensure that the grounds remain beautiful for all the visitors stopping by. read more