Send Funeral Flowers
Funeral flowers have been a part of funerals for hundreds of years. For many people, sending a funeral flower arrangement to the family’s home or the funeral home has become a popular way to pay respects to the deceased and support the surviving family. For your convenience, we have assembled a list of florists that serve our local area.
What Type of Floral Arrangement Should I Send?
Different types of arrangements are more appropriate than others, based on your relationship with the deceased. For example, it is common for the spouse or immediate family to purchase a casket spray. For friends or more removed family, you can’t go wrong with a vase arrangemnet, wreath, or basket.
When Should I Send Flowers?
When sending flowers to the funeral home, it is usually best to have them arrive 2+ hours before the viewing time. This allows the staff to set up the arrangement properly before family and guest arrive. Venues outside the funeral home may have different times or procedures to bring in arrangements, so it is best to coordinate with them on when delivery should occur.
Donations In Lieu of Flowers
Some families will ask that in lieu of flowers, a donation is made in their loved one’s name. The family may also specify a charity to make the donation to. If you want to donate to a charity in a person’s name, send a letter to the family notifying them that the donation was made. If a family asks for donations in lieu of flowers, sending flowers could be in bad taste, and can be taken as disrespectful.
