Flowers that honor service
Many families in Muskogee County have someone who served, and funerals for veterans often include military honors, a flag folded for the family and a burial at Fort Gibson National Cemetery. Flowers are one more way to recognize that service.
Red, white and blue arrangements are a popular choice, often with red roses or carnations, white flowers and blue accents. Some families prefer traditional white, and let the flag carry the color. Either way is right. If the veteran belonged to a post or a unit association, the group may want to send a piece together.
Ask the florist about the burial location. Arrangements that go to a national cemetery should follow VA rules, which do not allow wire, glass or items secured to the headstone. The florist can keep that in mind.