Sympathy flowers and funeral flowers are sent for the same reasons, to send condolences and provide comfort during times of loss. However, there are important differences between sympathy flowers and funeral flowers and the etiquette for each is a little different. These differences come from consideration of the feelings of those who have lost a loved one.
Arrangements made expressly for a funeral home can be upsetting to grieving people when sent to home or office. Generally speaking, funeral flowers go to the funeral home and sympathy flowers can go anywhere.
Funeral Flowers are a Tribute to the Deceased
Funeral flowers provide decoration and serve as a tribute to the deceased. Funeral flowers are often formal and one-sided in design precisely so they will look best in a funeral home and at graveside services. Funeral flowers are usually not addressed to a particular loved one of the deceased but are intended, instead, as a way to pay respect to the deceased themselves. Funeral flowers etiquette tells us that funeral flowers should never be sent to the home.
Fresh roses and opulent blooms such as orchids and gladioli – in celestial colors of green, purple and lavender – create a fine and appropriate floral standing spray. Send this gift as a representation of your thoughtfulness and devotion. A standing spray created from fresh flowers such as gladioli, roses, dendrobium orchids and hydrangea – in shades of green, purple and lavender – is delivered on an easel.
- Item No. T247-2A
- Approximate Size: 35" h x 24" w
- Flowers are hand-delivered by a local florist
- Same day delivery is available for orders placed before 1:00 PM in the recipient’s time zone
- A single delivery charge of $19.99 is applied to all orders.
- Deliveries are made Monday to Saturday. We do not deliver on Sundays or holidays.
- We accommodate requests for specific delivery times when we are able to do so
- Items featured may vary depending upon availability
- We send you an order confirmation by text and email
- If you need help with your order, you can reply to the confirmation or phone us.
- We strive to reply to all inquiries as soon as possible.
- Most often, we reply in less than 20 minutes, and 90% of the time, in less than an hour
- This is an actual picture of this arrangement as created by our local florist,
- When you buy this arrangement from us, it will be created and delivered by
- We will send you a picture of your arrangement and a delivery confirmation
- See how our Picture Service helps you avoid bad florists and bad flowers
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Fresh roses and opulent blooms such as orchids and gladioli – in celestial colors of green, purple and lavender – create a fine and appropriate floral standing spray. Send this gift as a representation of your thoughtfulness and devotion. A standing spray created from fresh flowers such as gladioli, roses, dendrobium orchids and hydrangea – in shades of green, purple and lavender – is delivered on an easel.
- Item No. T247-2A
- Approximate Size: 35" h x 24" w
- Flowers are hand-delivered by a local florist
- Same day delivery is available for orders placed before 1:00 PM in the recipient’s time zone
- A single delivery charge of $19.99 is applied to all orders.
- Deliveries are made Monday to Saturday. We do not deliver on Sundays or holidays.
- We accommodate requests for specific delivery times when we are able to do so
- Items featured may vary depending upon availability
- We send you an order confirmation by text and email
- If you need help with your order, you can reply to the confirmation or phone us.
- We strive to reply to all inquiries as soon as possible.
- Most often, we reply in less than 20 minutes, and 90% of the time, in less than an hour
Sympathy Flowers are Personal and Life-Affirming
Sympathy flowers are usually directly addressed to a loved one of the deceased. Sympathy flowers are sent directly to any family member, friend, acquaintance or business associate who has suffered a recent loss.
Sympathy flowers are more at home in a home. They tend to be arrangements that look good on end tables or used as centerpieces. Plants and planters also make great choices as sympathy flowers because they provide a lasting reminder of your thoughtfulness and serve as a keepsake in memory of the recipient’s loved one.
Sympathy Flowers Can Go to Home or Office
Sympathy flowers like the ones below can be sent to home or office.
Send tranquility with the Heavenly & Harmony bouquet. Delicately arranged in a crystal clear vase are heavenly fragranced white Asiatic lilies, light pink roses, Queen Anne's lace and salal. This serene arrangement is perfect to send for any occasion. Style of vase may vary.
- Item No. T55-1A
- Approximate Size: 18" h x 10" w
- Flowers are hand-delivered by a local florist
- Same day delivery is available for orders placed before 1:00 PM in the recipient’s time zone
- A single delivery charge of $19.99 is applied to all orders.
- Deliveries are made Monday to Saturday. We do not deliver on Sundays or holidays.
- We accommodate requests for specific delivery times when we are able to do so
- Items featured may vary depending upon availability
- We send you an order confirmation by text and email
- If you need help with your order, you can reply to the confirmation or phone us.
- We strive to reply to all inquiries as soon as possible.
- Most often, we reply in less than 20 minutes, and 90% of the time, in less than an hour
- This is an actual picture of this arrangement as created by our local florist,
- When you buy this arrangement from us, it will be created and delivered by
- We will send you a picture of your arrangement and a delivery confirmation
- See how our Picture Service helps you avoid bad florists and bad flowers
- More Information
Send tranquility with the Heavenly & Harmony bouquet. Delicately arranged in a crystal clear vase are heavenly fragranced white Asiatic lilies, light pink roses, Queen Anne's lace and salal. This serene arrangement is perfect to send for any occasion. Style of vase may vary.
- Item No. T55-1A
- Approximate Size: 18" h x 10" w
- Flowers are hand-delivered by a local florist
- Same day delivery is available for orders placed before 1:00 PM in the recipient’s time zone
- A single delivery charge of $19.99 is applied to all orders.
- Deliveries are made Monday to Saturday. We do not deliver on Sundays or holidays.
- We accommodate requests for specific delivery times when we are able to do so
- Items featured may vary depending upon availability
- We send you an order confirmation by text and email
- If you need help with your order, you can reply to the confirmation or phone us.
- We strive to reply to all inquiries as soon as possible.
- Most often, we reply in less than 20 minutes, and 90% of the time, in less than an hour
What You Need to Know Before Sending Funeral Flowers or Sympathy Flowers
Once you have decided whether you wish to send funeral flowers, sympathy flowers, or both you will need some key pieces of information handy to place your order.
For sending funeral flowers you will need:
- The full name of the deceased.
- The name and address of the funeral home.
- Your credit card information.
- Some idea of how you’d like the enclosure card signed.
A wreath symbolizes eternity, so what better arrangement to send to a funeral service than the Wreath of Mixed White Flowers. Show your eternal love with this brilliant display of roses, gerberas, lilies, carnations and gypsophilia.
- Item No. F1-309
- Approximate Size: 24"d
- Flowers are hand-delivered by a local florist
- Same day delivery is available for orders placed before 1:00 PM in the recipient’s time zone
- A single delivery charge of $19.99 is applied to all orders.
- Deliveries are made Monday to Saturday. We do not deliver on Sundays or holidays.
- We accommodate requests for specific delivery times when we are able to do so
- Items featured may vary depending upon availability
- We send you an order confirmation by text and email
- If you need help with your order, you can reply to the confirmation or phone us.
- We strive to reply to all inquiries as soon as possible.
- Most often, we reply in less than 20 minutes, and 90% of the time, in less than an hour
- This is an actual picture of this arrangement as created by our local florist,
- When you buy this arrangement from us, it will be created and delivered by
- We will send you a picture of your arrangement and a delivery confirmation
- See how our Picture Service helps you avoid bad florists and bad flowers
- More Information
A wreath symbolizes eternity, so what better arrangement to send to a funeral service than the Wreath of Mixed White Flowers. Show your eternal love with this brilliant display of roses, gerberas, lilies, carnations and gypsophilia.
- Item No. F1-309
- Approximate Size: 24"d
- Flowers are hand-delivered by a local florist
- Same day delivery is available for orders placed before 1:00 PM in the recipient’s time zone
- A single delivery charge of $19.99 is applied to all orders.
- Deliveries are made Monday to Saturday. We do not deliver on Sundays or holidays.
- We accommodate requests for specific delivery times when we are able to do so
- Items featured may vary depending upon availability
- We send you an order confirmation by text and email
- If you need help with your order, you can reply to the confirmation or phone us.
- We strive to reply to all inquiries as soon as possible.
- Most often, we reply in less than 20 minutes, and 90% of the time, in less than an hour
For sending sympathy flowers you will need:
- The recipient’s full name, address, and phone number (if sending sympathy flowers to the home).
- The recipient’s full name, the business’ complete name, address, and phone number (if sending sympathy flowers to a workplace).
- Your credit card information.
- Some idea of how you’d like the enclosure card signed.
This basket planter filled with living plants will also carry comfort and compassion for many months to come. Perfect to send to the home or service.Variety of plants and container will vary.
- Item No. T212-1A
- Approximate Size: 16" h x 19" w
- Flowers are hand-delivered by a local florist
- Same day delivery is available for orders placed before 1:00 PM in the recipient’s time zone
- A single delivery charge of $19.99 is applied to all orders.
- Deliveries are made Monday to Saturday. We do not deliver on Sundays or holidays.
- We accommodate requests for specific delivery times when we are able to do so
- Items featured may vary depending upon availability
- We send you an order confirmation by text and email
- If you need help with your order, you can reply to the confirmation or phone us.
- We strive to reply to all inquiries as soon as possible.
- Most often, we reply in less than 20 minutes, and 90% of the time, in less than an hour
- This is an actual picture of this arrangement as created by our local florist,
- When you buy this arrangement from us, it will be created and delivered by
- We will send you a picture of your arrangement and a delivery confirmation
- See how our Picture Service helps you avoid bad florists and bad flowers
- More Information
This basket planter filled with living plants will also carry comfort and compassion for many months to come. Perfect to send to the home or service.Variety of plants and container will vary.
- Item No. T212-1A
- Approximate Size: 16" h x 19" w
- Flowers are hand-delivered by a local florist
- Same day delivery is available for orders placed before 1:00 PM in the recipient’s time zone
- A single delivery charge of $19.99 is applied to all orders.
- Deliveries are made Monday to Saturday. We do not deliver on Sundays or holidays.
- We accommodate requests for specific delivery times when we are able to do so
- Items featured may vary depending upon availability
- We send you an order confirmation by text and email
- If you need help with your order, you can reply to the confirmation or phone us.
- We strive to reply to all inquiries as soon as possible.
- Most often, we reply in less than 20 minutes, and 90% of the time, in less than an hour