A funeral flower arrangement can brighten up a somber mood and provide respite even if for just a moment. It is not difficult to send your condolences by having a beautiful flower arrangement delivered to the funeral home, church or cemetery.

You can order funeral flowers online or go in to your local florist. You will need some information before you place your order. If the flowers need to be sent to a funeral home, it is helpful if you can provide the name of the funeral home, the deceased full name and the service time. Check the obituary for the date and time of the service.

Send flowers to the funeral home on the first day of the viewing if possible. Try to avoid sending flowers on the last day, since a late delivery can be a hassle for the funeral director as he prepares to take all of the flowers to the burial site.

If you will be sending flowers online make sure you are looking in the funeral flower section of the website. There are a few differences between funeral flowers and sympathy flowers. Sympathy flowers are typically sent to a residence. They are smaller arrangements, suitable for a table, desk or night stand.

A funeral flower arrangement will usually be large and stunning. They are made to be displayed at the funeral home, church or cemetery and need to be visible to a large group of people. They are typically made from large flowers like chrysanthemums, snapdragons, gladiolas and lilies.

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There are many types of funeral flower arrangements. Some are more suitable to be taken home by the bereaved family after the service is over and others will be left at the cemetery.

Casket sprays are arrangements designed specifically to adorn the casket, either on top or inside, usually chosen and sent by close family members.

Sprays are designed to be viewed from one side only and are most often put on top of an easel. They usually are left at the gravesite.

Symbolic arrangements for memorial services include crosses, wreaths and arrangements made in the shape of a letter.

Funeral wreaths have become a popular funeral flower arrangement. Patriotic funeral wreaths made of red, white and blue carnations are perfect for military memorial services. These are just one example of how funeral wreaths can be hand-crafted to suit a variety of services, tastes and styles.

You may be wondering if you need to send a card along with your flower arrangement. You can send a card, note or letter. However you may want to send it separate. Most funeral directors will remove cards before displaying the flowers. The cards will be given later the the bereaved family.

It is easier to send a card or letter with sympathy flowers. For some sample sympathy messages to send with your flowers see the sympathy flower arrangement guide.

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