Tattoo question!!! Need expert advice

Heather
Hi ladies!!!
I've never had a tattoo before, but I would really love a white rose tattoo to represent my mother (it's her favourite flower) who is fighting stage 4 lung cancer right now. 
So my question is:
 Is white a bad colour to be tattooed onto skin? 
Does it fade quickly, or not show up well? 
Any advice or opinions welcome!!
If any of you have tattoos that include white I would love to see pictures as well!