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Funeral flower etiquette
How to choose and send funeral or sympathy flowers with care.
Funeral home vs. family home
Standing sprays, wreaths, and larger pieces are often sent to the funeral home. Smaller sympathy arrangements or plants may be more suitable for the family home. When in doubt, the funeral home address is the safest choice for service flowers.
Choose a respectful style
Whites, soft pinks, lavender, and greens are classic. Include a short card message and the name of the person being remembered when appropriate.
Allow substitutions
If an exact flower or container is unavailable, the local florist may make a reasonable substitution of equal value so your order still arrives on time. For funeral flowers, that helps the local florist deliver on time with a comparable arrangement.
Find the funeral home
Search our funeral home directory, save the address, then browse funeral or sympathy arrangements for checkout.