Beautiful floral arrangements can bring comfort to mourners during a funeral or memorial service in a way that words cannot. This is why gifts of live flowers are one of the best ways to honor the memory of someone who is recently deceased and send your condolences to those closest to them. However, there are still some best practices you should follow when ordering sympathy or funeral service flowers. 

FAQs About Sympathy Flowers & Funeral Arrangements

Is There a Difference Between Sympathy Flowers & Funeral Flowers?

Yes, there are several differences between these arrangements. Sympathy flowers are sent directly to the home of the deceased, whereas funeral flowers should be addressed to the funeral home. Sympathy flowers are also often addressed to a loved one of the deceased and meant to bring comfort to their home. Funeral flowers are often much grander in scale, and thus look better in a place of formal tribute — such as a funeral or graveside service.

Should I Order Flowers to Adorn the Casket?

Traditionally, caskets are often adorned with fresh flowers during a funeral service. As a sign of respect, these arrangements should generally be left to those closest to the deceased. If you want to contribute, it’s a good idea to double check with those individuals to see if any assistance is needed before ordering flowers for the casket.

When Is It “Too Late” to Send Flowers?

If you recently heard about the passing of someone you knew, it’s never too late to send flowers to offer your condolences to their family. If the funeral service hasn’t passed, you can rush order your funeral flowers to be delivered in time for the funeral service. If the service has passed, sending sympathy flowers or a fresh meal to the surviving family members’ home is always appreciated.

Are There Any Types of Flowers to Stay Away From?

As long as the arrangement is tastefully designed, there are no types of flowers deemed inappropriate for offering your condolences. Since funeral arrangements are larger and more eye-catching, dramatic flowers like roses, lilies, and chrysanthemums are often incorporated. For smaller sympathy arrangements, small to midsize designs look best.

If you’ve recently lost a loved one and need assistance with funeral arrangements and costs, the compassionate funeral directors at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home in Amelia, New Richmond, and Bethel, OH, are here for you. They strive to ease the burden of grieving families during this difficult time through personalized, respectful funeral and memorial services. Give them a call today at (513) 753-6130 or visit the website to learn more about how they can help you honor the life of your treasured loved one through funeral services.