When a death occurs, knowing how to comfort those left behind is not easy. As difficult as it is to know what to say, sending sympathy flowers or funeral flowers can be sometimes even more difficult.

Our staff are very experienced at providing quality arrangements, and can cater sympathetically for most requests. Home visits to the immediate family of the bereaved living locally, by our senior florists, to assist with the choice of floral tributes, can also be arranged.

Funeral FAQs

What is appropriate?
There are rules of etiquette that say what type of floral arrangements are appropriate, this is based mostly on the sender’s relationship with the deceased and their family. However, anyone may send bouquets or arrangement, prior to the funeral, with messages of Sympathy. These are generally of an all occasion type, and are sent to the bereaved’s home or workplace.

Tributes, in the shape of wreaths, crosses, and sprays, are available in many sizes, these are appropriate when sent by anyone other than those not acquainted with the deceased. The exception to this would be associations that would like to honour the deceased for service during their lifetime.

From close family, Hearts, Cushions & Pillows or larger sprays for the top of the coffin are the most usual and appropriate style of tribute – you may memorialise someone by choosing a special design based on an aspect of their personality, their occupation, an association membership, forces connection or a hobby – these are known as personalised tributes.

Is it alright to send brightly-coloured flowers for a funeral?
Certainly – bright flowers can reflect on the energetic personality of the deceased. They may be chosen to send a message about how we felt about that person, that in life, they gladdened our hearts and made us feel happy to have known them.

Would it be alright to send flowers if the death notice requests a charitable donation in lieu of flowers?
Speaking personally, Yes. Floral tributes are a gift from you to the deceased; they do say that flowers are for the living – and yes, they are….Flowers at the funeral service not only add warmth and life to a sombre event, they are a tangible tribute. They also let the bereaved know, visibly, how much their loved one touched the lives of others. Flowers are always appropriate and appreciated.

I’ve missed the funeral, is it Ok to send flowers to the family’s home?
If so, for how long afterwards?
Absolutely. Floral honours are always appreciated, no matter when they are received. Even if you will also be attending the funeral, sending flowers to the bereaved’s home is a wonderful gesture. Some people choose to send flowers a week or so after the funeral, after the necessary chaos of a death. It has actually become popular to send flowers to the home over a period of time after the funeral to remind the bereaved we are still thinking of them and their loss.