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Sending flowers for a funeral – what to keep in mind
- We recommend delivery to the funeral home or the funeral director.
- Funeral flowers can only be delivered to a cemetery if there is an on-site office that ensures the cemetery staff take the delivery to the grave.
- To be on the safe side, choose a delivery date one or two days before the funeral.
Saying Goodbye with Flowers
When someone passes away, words often fail us. Flowers can express what is hard to say: sympathy, gratitude and connection. At FloraPrima you will find funeral sprays, sympathy bouquets, funeral hearts as well as funeral and urn wreaths. Many of them can be paired with a personalised funeral ribbon. Our florists craft every piece by hand and deliver it reliably to the address of your choice.
If you are currently arranging a funeral yourself, our guide What to do when someone dies walks you through the most important first steps.
Which Arrangement Is Right?
Depending on how close you were to the deceased and the kind of remembrance, a different floral arrangement may be appropriate:
Placed in front of the coffin or urn during the funeral service and later laid on the grave. A personal, understated gesture for friends, colleagues and neighbours.
Especially suitable if you want to show your sympathy to the bereaved after a loss. It is delivered directly to the family’s home, where it offers comfort.
The traditional symbol of connection. Its unending circular shape represents eternity. Usually chosen by the family, close relatives, clubs or companies.
Expresses particularly deep and heartfelt affection. It is traditionally chosen by partners, children or grandchildren as a loving farewell.
What Are Typical Funeral Flowers?
Whether you choose classic funeral flowers or the deceased’s favourite flowers is a personal decision. However, many flowers carry a traditional symbolism:
- Rose: White roses stand for love, purity and respect and are probably the most common funeral flower. Red roses express a deep love that lasts beyond death. A single rose can be placed in the grave during the burial as a final farewell.
- Lily: It is regarded as a symbol of purity and of a hope that reaches beyond the farewell.
- Carnation: The carnation stands for loyalty, friendship and remembrance, especially in white.
- Chrysanthemum: In many cultures it is a flower of remembrance and is also traditionally used to decorate graves.
Greenery is also popular in funeral floristry, for example ivy as a symbol of permanence.
Which Colours Are Appropriate for a Funeral?
White and cream are the classic funeral colours. They look calm and dignified and suit any occasion. But colour has its place too: lilac and violet are considered colours of reflection and appreciation. Deep red stands for heartfelt love.
If the deceased was a particularly cheerful person, brighter colours can also reflect their personality. Choosing the deceased’s favourite colour is a very personal and moving gesture.
What Do You Write on a Funeral Ribbon?
A funeral ribbon usually carries two pieces of text: a short farewell message on one side and the senders’ names on the other. Popular wordings include “In loving memory”, “Forever in our hearts”, “With love and gratitude” or “A final farewell”. At FloraPrima you can also write your own text.
For the sender line, we recommend a clear wording such as “The Smith family” or “Your colleagues at Company XY” so that the family can tell who the tribute is from.