The most popular funeral flowers include lilies, roses, chrysanthemums, and carnations. Each carries a symbolic meaning—for example, lilies represent purity and the soul’s peaceful return, while roses express love and respect. Many families also choose custom funeral flower arrangements to reflect the personality and preferences of their loved one. At Fabulous Flowers & Gifts, we guide you in choosing the right flowers for sympathy arrangements, casket sprays, and funeral tributes.

Lilies are often considered the number one funeral flower due to their strong association with peace, renewal, and the soul’s return to innocence. However, roses, chrysanthemums, and orchids are also popular choices, especially in funeral flower wreaths and standing sprays.

Yellow roses at a funeral symbolise friendship, remembrance, and celebration of life. They are a meaningful way for friends to express their love and gratitude for the memories shared with the departed.

The colour of funeral flowers depends on the tone of the service and the family’s wishes.

• White flowers symbolise peace, innocence, and reverence (common in casket and sympathy arrangements).
  
• Red flowers signify love and deep respect.
  
• Yellow flowers represent friendship and remembrance.
  
• Purple flowers are associated with dignity, grace, and spiritual reflection.

At Fabulous Flowers & Gifts, we offer custom funeral flowers so you can select colours that hold personal meaning.

Chrysanthemums are traditionally associated with grief and mourning, especially in European and Asian cultures. Lilies and white roses are also common choices for expressing sorrow and offering comfort to grieving families.

White roses at a funeral symbolise purity, reverence, and everlasting love. They are a powerful way to express deep sympathy and pay tribute to the memory of the departed.

Lilies are often chosen for condolence flower arrangements, as they symbolise the peaceful passing of the soul. Orchids, white roses, and chrysanthemums are also common for condolence bouquets, as they convey compassion and respect.

Purple funeral flowers symbolise dignity, elegance, and spiritual reflection. They are often used in luxury funeral arrangements or custom floral tributes to honour the unique character of the deceased.

 Outside of funerals, white roses represent innocence, new beginnings, and spiritual peace. In a funeral context, they carry deep meaning as an expression of reverence, purity, and eternal remembrance.

Family, friends, colleagues, and community members may all send funeral flowers as a gesture of sympathy. Family members typically provide casket flowers, while friends and coworkers may send funeral bouquets, wreaths, or standing sprays. At Fabulous Flowers & Gifts, we help you choose appropriate options based on your relationship with the deceased.

Sympathy flowers such as lilies, white roses, and orchids are thoughtful choices when sending condolences. For a funeral service, you can choose wreaths, standing sprays, or casket flowers. For home deliveries, condolence flower arrangements and funeral bouquets are more suitable.

The key to funeral flower etiquette is choosing arrangements appropriate for the service type and your relationship to the deceased. Immediate family typically organises casket sprays and large tributes, while friends and coworkers often send bouquets, wreaths, or sympathy baskets. Always include a condolence card with a short, heartfelt message.

Common types include:

• Funeral wreaths – Symbolising eternity and remembrance.
  
• Casket sprays – Floral tributes placed directly on the coffin.
  
• Standing sprays – Large, elegant displays for memorial services.
  
• Bouquets & baskets – Ideal for sending condolences to families.

The cost of funeral flowers varies based on size, style, and customisation. Simple funeral bouquets are more affordable, while luxury casket sprays and standing arrangements are higher in price. At Fabulous Flowers & Gifts, we work within your budget to create arrangements that are meaningful and beautiful.