Sympathy Flower Arrangements: What to Order and How Delivery Works
Sending sympathy flowers is one of the kindest things you can do, and one of the hardest to get right. What you order depends on who it is for and where it is going. Here is a clear guide, plus how delivery works.
Sympathy flowers sent to the home
For a grieving family, a gentle hand-tied bouquet sent to the home is thoughtful and personal. Keep it soft. Whites, creams and pastels feel calm and respectful. It says you are thinking of them, without the formality of a funeral tribute. Browse our sympathy collection.
Sympathy arrangements for funerals
Funeral tributes are formal and go to the service or the funeral director. Wreaths, sprays, posies and letter tributes all serve different roles. The immediate family usually sends the main coffin tribute. Friends and colleagues send wreaths and posies alongside. See our funeral sprays and wreaths.
Order these ahead. Give us the venue, the date and the service time, and we co-ordinate delivery with the funeral director so your tribute arrives before the service begins.
White sympathy arrangements
White is the traditional choice for sympathy, and for good reason. White lilies, roses and chrysanthemums read as calm, dignified and respectful. They suit almost any service and any faith.
More personal sympathy arrangements
Sometimes a life calls for colour. If your loved one was bright and full of energy, a warmer arrangement can celebrate that spirit. Sunflowers, their favourite bloom, or their favourite colour can all be woven in. Ask us and we will build something that fits.
Lily-free sympathy arrangements
Lilies are beautiful, but they are toxic to cats and some people have allergies. If the home has a cat, or you are not sure, our lily-free range gives you the same soft, respectful look with no lilies at all.
How sympathy flower delivery works
Two routes, depending on where the flowers are going:
- Northampton and Milton Keynes: order by 5:30 PM for same-day delivery to NN and MK postcodes, seven days a week.
- Anywhere else in the UK: next-day courier delivery via DPD, Tuesday to Saturday, when you order by 2 PM the day before.
- Funeral tributes: delivered by hand to the venue or funeral director. Order ahead so we can guarantee timing.
Current delivery rates are on our delivery information page. For hand-delivered funeral flowers across the local area, see funeral flowers Northampton.
What to write on the card
Keep it simple and sincere. A few words are enough. "Thinking of you and your family." "With deepest sympathy." "Remembering a wonderful person." You do not need to fill the card. Honesty matters more than length.
Frequently asked questions
What sympathy flowers should I send to a home?
A gentle hand-tied bouquet in soft whites, creams and pastels. It suits a grieving family without the formality of a funeral tribute.
How does sympathy flower delivery work?
Order by 5:30 PM for same-day delivery to NN and MK postcodes. Elsewhere, next-day courier runs Tuesday to Saturday, order by 2 PM the day before. Funeral tributes are hand-delivered and should be ordered ahead.
Can you deliver funeral flowers in time for the service?
Yes. Give us the venue, date and service time, and we co-ordinate with the funeral director so it arrives before the service.
Do you offer lily-free sympathy flowers?
Yes. Our lily-free range has beautiful arrangements with no lilies, safe around cats.
Browse the sympathy collection or contact us to discuss a bespoke tribute.