AboutMalia Expertise Aloha,
I can answer I would say about 99 % of all questions relating to Hawai`i.
Experience I work for tour agencies as a tour guide so have a wonderful island experience especially from the view of travelers and newcomers to the islands. I am also a high school language teacher.
Expert: Malia Date: 1/13/2007 Subject: flowers for funeral at Punchbowl
Question What florist do you recommend for a funeral at Punchbowl? Are there certain restrictions on floral arrangements at the National Cemetery in Punchbowl? Is it customary to give a lei to the decedents survivors?
Answer Aloha,
Sorry for the late reply, I had family in town.
There are no flower restrictions, most people choose local flowers because we are so blessed to have many native ones. Chinese don't use any red flowers, because the color red symbolizes life.
As for leis, yes you can give a lei as a sign of aloha, love and sympathy.
As for a florist, Punchbowl is close to Chinatown and on Maunakea Street there are several florists that are cheap and have more choice.
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