When dealing with the death of a loved one or close friend, you may be confused as to which gifts or flowers are considered appropriate. The team at Trias Flowers knows that this is a complex and emotional time – and we are here to help you choose the right flowers for the funeral services so that you don’t have to worry.

There are two distinctions regarding the types of flowers available for these occasions—funeral and sympathy flowers. The difference is simple. Flowers for funeral services are to be delivered to the funeral home or memorial service. In contrast, sympathy flowers are more personal and are sent to the family of the deceased.

Floral arrangements for funeral services are more formal and include casket flowers and urn designs, as well as standing sprays, wreaths, crosses, or other custom displays. Any florals associated with the casket or memorial service are typically selected by the immediate family, such as a spouse, child, or sibling. At the same time, the standing designs are generally sent by work colleagues, extended family, or friends.

Funeral flowers may also include an arrangement sent to the grave site, including cemetery cones and silk bouquets appropriate for the outdoors or to be left for long periods.

It should be noted that these more formal arrangements are considered a tribute to the deceased and are not customarily sent to the family home.

Another type of funeral floral arrangement is funeral baskets, which are often sent home after the services are complete. If you do wish to send flowers directly to the grieving family at their home, sympathy flowers in the form of small to mid-sized bouquets and green plants are traditionally acceptable.

Although gladioli are established as the traditional “flower of remembrance,” they are no longer considered the only appropriate bloom for funeral and sympathy flowers. Any flower arranged respectfully and elegantly will send a message of comfort to those who are suffering a loss.

Trias Flowers is happy to arrange delivery to all Miami area funeral homes and will assist with managing delivery so that you do not have to worry about the flowers arriving in the right place at the right time. We are here to help.