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What Flowers Should I Send to a Funeral?

Sending flowers is a thoughtful way to express sympathy, support, and remembrance. If you are unsure what type of arrangement is most appropriate, this guide explains the most common funeral flower options and when to send them.



Most Common Funeral Flower Choices

Standing Sprays

Standing sprays are traditional floral tributes displayed on an easel during funeral or memorial services. They are often sent by close friends, coworkers, or extended family.

Sympathy Bouquets

Bouquets or vase arrangements are a thoughtful option for sending directly to the family home or service location.

Sympathy Baskets

Basket arrangements are warm, comforting, and suitable for both homes and memorial services.

Plants

Peace lilies and other plants are lasting gifts that symbolize peace and remembrance.

Casket Sprays

Casket sprays are traditionally selected by immediate family members.

Best Choice Based on Relationship

For a Friend

Bouquet, sympathy basket, or peace lily plant.

For a Coworker

Standing spray or group arrangement from coworkers.

For Immediate Family

Standing spray, casket spray, or premium sympathy arrangement.

For an Acquaintance

Simple bouquet or sympathy plant.

Best Flowers for Sympathy

  • Lilies - peace and remembrance
  • Roses - love and respect
  • Carnations - admiration and memory
  • Chrysanthemums - sympathy and honor
  • Orchids - lasting love
  • White flowers - peace and purity

Should Flowers Go to the Funeral Home or Family Home?

If the service is upcoming, flowers are commonly sent to the funeral home or memorial venue. After the service, many people choose to send sympathy flowers directly to the family home.

If You Are Unsure, Choose This

A tasteful white and green sympathy arrangement is almost always an appropriate and appreciated choice.

Funeral Flower Etiquette Tips

  • Keep arrangements tastful and elegant.
  • Include a short sympathy card message.
  • Send before the service if possible.
  • If immediate family, coordinate large tributes directly.
  • Simple and sincere is always appropriate.

Need Help Choosing?

If you are unsure which arrangement is best, our team can help you choose an appropriate sympathy arrangement based on the relationship, service type, and budget.

Send Sympathy Flowers in Calgary

Browse elegant sympathy flowers, standing sprays, casket sprays, bouquets, and plants available for delivery across Calgary.

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