In many cultures, flowers play an important role in honoring those deceased. Without words, funeral flowers can express your thoughtfulness, and offer your emotional support. They also honor the life of the deceased. Sympathy flowers express your condolences to the family, illustrate the cycle of life, and offer renewed hope.

Funeral customs and traditions vary between cultures and religions. If you are uncertain what to buy, first check with the family about religious customs, and then check with us about traditional arrangements.

Funeral Flowers

Funeral flowers often include an arrangement covering the casket, called a casket spray. These arrangements are typically reserved for the closest family members. Other funeral arrangements may be designed for an easel or a container such as a funeral basket.

Classic, and elegant, funeral flowers consist of a mix of all-white flowers. White represents purity, reverence, and loyalty, Pastel colors are popular as well and offer your condolences in delicate combinations of carnations, daisies and gladioli. Funeral flowers don’t necessarily have to be subdued. Arrangements can include spring time colors such as pink, yellow and lavender as a reminder to celebrate the life that was lived.

Sympathy Flowers

Sympathy flowers are traditionally sent to the residence of those in grief. They are expressions of sympathy and display your emotional support. Sympathy arrangements are usually smaller than funeral arrangements. Many different arrangements are acceptable including centerpieces, plants or small bouquets. Ask us for suggestions if you’re not certain what to buy.

Contact the expert florists at A-Bow-K to order funeral flowers or sympathy flowers. Call us in Tampa at: (813) 949-5683 or (800) 505-5683.