416-FLORIST has provided funeral and sympathy flowers for years to several funeral homes in the Greater Toronto Area.

In the event the location of a funeral service is unknown, we can find out if it is taking place at one of the funeral homes we have listed here. We can also find out the time and date so that sympathy floral arrangements may be sent to promptly comfort the bereaved.

In Toronto:
Bates and Dodds Funeral Home : 931 Queen St. W., Toronto, Ontario.
Bernardo Funeral Home, Dufferin Chapel : 2960 Dufferin St., Toronto, Ontario.
Bernardo Funeral Home, Albion Chapel : 855 Albion Rd.,Toronto, Ontario.
Cardinal Funeral Home, Bathurst Chapel : 366 Bathurst St.,Toronto, Ontario.
Cardinal Funeral Home, Annette Chapel : 92 Annette St.,Toronto, Ontario.
Cardinal Funeral Home,Earle Elliott Chapel:715 Dovercourt Rd.,Toronto,On.
Delmoro Funeral Home,Beverly Hills Chapel :61 Beverly Hills Dr.,Toronto,On.
Demarco Funeral Home, Keele Chapel : 3725 Keele St.,Toronto, Ontario.
Demarco Funeral Home, Kipling Chapel : 2058 Kipling Ave.,Toronto, Ontario.
Eternity Funeral Home: 1491 Danforth Ave., Toronto, Ontario.
Giffen Mack Funeral Home, Danforth Chapel: 2570 Danforth Ave., Toronto, Ontario.
Giffen Mack Funeral Home, Lawrence Chapel: 4115 Lawrence Ave. E., Toronto, Ontario.
Heritage Funeral Home: 50 Overlea Blvd., Toronto, Ontario.
Highland Funeral Home: 3280 Sheppard Ave. E., Toronto, Ontario.
Highland Memory Gardens Funeral Home: 33 Memory Gardens Lane, Toronto, Ontario.
Hogle Funeral Home, Mimico Chapel : 63 Mimico Ave., Toronto, Ontario.
Hogle Funeral Home, Wignall Chapel : 62 Longbranch Ave., Toronto, Ontario.
Humphreys Funeral Home, A.W. Miles Chapel : 1403 Bayview Ave., Toronto, Ontario.
Ingram Funeral Home, Cheung On Chapel : 1055 Gerrard St. E., Toronto, Ontario.
Ingram Funeral Home, Wing On Chapel : 665 Spadina Ave., Toronto, Ontario.
Jerrett Funeral Home, St. Clair Chapel : 1141 St. Clair Ave. W., Toronto, Ontario.
Jerrett Funeral Home, Yonge St. Chapel : 6191 Yonge St., Toronto, Ontario.
Jerrett Funeral Home, Kennedy Chapel : 660 Kennedy Rd., Toronto, Ontario.
Kane Funeral Home, R.S. Kane Chapel : 6150 Yonge St., Toronto, Ontario.
Lynett Funeral Home: 3299 Dundas St. W., Toronto, Ontario.
McDougall & Brown Funeral Home,Kingston Rd.Chapel:2900 Kingston Rd, Toronto,Ontario.
McDougall & Brown Funeral Home,Eglinton Chapel:1812 Eglinton Ave. W, Toronto,Ontario.
Miller A. Roy Funeral Home: 1695 St. Clair Ave. W., Toronto, Ontario.
Morley Bedford Funeral Home : 159 Eglinton Ave. W., Toronto, Ontario.
Murray Newbigging Funeral Home: 733 Mt. Pleasant Rd., Toronto, Ontario.
Newediuk Funeral Home, Kipling Chapel : 2104 Kipling Ave., Toronto, Ontario.
O’Connor Bros Funeral Home : 1871 Danforth Ave., Toronto, Ontario.
Ogden Funeral Home, Sheppard Chapel : 4164 Sheppard Ave. E., Toronto, Ontario.
Ogden Funeral Home, St. Clair : 646 St. Clair Ave. W., Toronto, Ontario.
Paul O’Connor Funeral Home : 1939 Lawrence Ave. E., Toronto, Ontario.
Pine Hills Chapel Funeral Home : 625 Birchmount Rd., Toronto, Ontario.
R. S. Kane Funeral Home : 6150 Yonge St., Toronto, Ontario.
Ralph Day Funeral Home : 180 Danforth Ave., Toronto, Ontario.
Ridley Funeral Home : 3080 Lakeshore Blvd. W., Toronto, Ontario.
Rosar Morrison Funeral Home : 467 Sherbourne St., Toronto, Ontario.
Ross Craig Funeral Home : 1357 Queen St. W., Toronto, Ontario.
Ryan & Odette Funeral Home : 1498 Dundas St. W., Toronto, Ontario.
Scarborough Funeral Home : 2966 Eglinton Ave. E., Toronto, Ontario.
Scott Funeral Home, Weston Rd. Chapel: 1273 Weston Rd., Toronto, Ontario.
Sherrin Funeral Home : 873 Kingston Rd., Toronto, Ontario.
Simple Alternative Funeral Home, North York Chapel: 275 Lesmill Rd., Toronto, Ontario.
Speers Funeral Home : 2926 Dundas St. W., Toronto, Ontario.
Trull Funeral Home, Yonge St. Chapel : 2704 Yonge St., Toronto, Ontario.
Trull Funeral Home, Danforth Chapel : 1111 Danforth Ave., Toronto, Ontario.
Turner & Porter Funeral Home, York Chapel : 2357 Bloor St. W., Toronto, Ontario.
Turner & Porter Funeral Home, Roncesvalles Chapel: 436 Roncesvalles Ave., Toronto, Ontario.
Turner & Porter Funeral Home, Butler Chapel : 4933 Dundas St. W., Toronto, Ontario.
Ward Funeral Home, Weston Rd. Chapel : 2035 Weston Rd., Toronto, Ontario.
Washington & Johnson Funeral Home : 717 Queen St. E., Toronto, Ontario.
Wing Sung Funeral Home : 508 Spadina Ave., Toronto, Ontario.
York Cemetery Chapel Funeral Home : 101 Senlac Rd. , Toronto, Ontario

MARKHAM:
Chapel Ridge Funeral Home : 8911 Woodbine Ave., Toronto, Ontario.
Dixon-Garland Funeral Home : 166 Main St. N., Toronto, Ontario.

RICHMOND HILL:
Elgin Mills Chapel Funeral Home : 1591 Elgin Mills E., Toronto, Ontario.
Marshall Funeral Home : 10366 Yonge St., Toronto, Ontario.

THORNHILL:
Hong Kong Funeral Home, Jerrett Chapel Funeral Home : 8088 Yonge St., Toronto, Ontario.
York Family Funeral Home : 8088 Yonge St., Toronto, Ontario.

WOODBRIDGE:
Demarco Funeral Home : 8003 Weston Rd., Toronto, Ontario (130 Jevlan Dr., Toronto, Ontario.
Fratelli & Vescio Funeral Home : 8101 Weston Rd., Toronto, Ontario.
Ward Funeral Home : 4671 Hwy 7, Toronto, Ontario.

AJAX:
Accetone Funeral Home : 384 Finley Ave., Toronto, Ontario.
McEachnie Funeral Home : 28 Old Kingston Rd., Toronto, Ontario.

PICKERING:
Simple Alternative Funeral Home : 1057 Brock Rd., Toronto, Ontario.

OSHAWA:
Armstrong Funeral Home :124 King Street East, Oshawa , Ontario
McIntosh Anderson Funeral Home : 152 King St. E., Oshawa, Ontario.
Oshawa Funeral Service Funeral Home : 847 King St. W., Oshawa, Ontario.

WHITBY:
Town Funeral Home : 110 Dundas St. E., Toronto, Ontario.

MISSISSAUGA:
Banisasia Funeral Home : 3263 Derry Rd. E., Toronto, Ontario.
Newediuk Funeral Home : 1981 Dundas St. W., Toronto, Ontario.
Scott Funeral Home : 420 Dundas St. E., Toronto, Ontario.
Simple Alternative Funeral Home : 1535 South Gateway Rd. , Toronto, Ontario.
Skinner & Middlebrook Funeral Home : 128 Lakeshore Rd. E., Toronto, Ontario.
Turner & Porter Funeral Home, Peel Chapel : 2180 Hurontario St., Toronto, Ontario.

BRAMPTON:
Andrews Community Funeral Home : 8190 Dixie Rd., Toronto, Ontario.
Scott Funeral Home : 289 Main St. N., Toronto, Ontario.
Ward Funeral Home : 52 Main St. S., Toronto, Ontario.

According to the Talmud, in the past, flowers were an essential part of a Jewish funeral. They served a practical purpose – to hide the smells emitted from the deceased. However, in modern times, fragrant flowers, or any flowers at all, have been deemed unnecessary and are no longer welcome at a Jewish funeral. In their place, contributions can be made to a synagogue, organization or hospital in remembrance of the deceased. These monetary contributions are considered the norm.

This is not to say that it is against the religion – it simply is not a custom that is followed.

If sympathy flowers must be sent, it is best to address them to the home of the bereaved, rather than to the location of the service. Sprays, simple bouquets and tributes may be appropriate, however it is best to avoid arrangements that are ostentatious. This goes for the clothing worn to the service as well. Because Jewish funerals take place very shortly after the deceased has passed away, the flowers are often received by the bereaved during the mourning period, known as Shiva. Shiva traditionally lasts a week (but is shorter in recent times) during which the family stays at home to grieve.

Alternatively, flowers may also be presented to the bereaved so that they may be placed at the burial site. However, this should not be done during the service.

Gift Baskets
While there is no law that says flowers are forbidden, sending something else that conveys your sentiments may be more appropriate. You can avoid making the situation more unpleasant by sending something that is customary – a gift basket.

A gift basket filled with food is ideal. It may be a fruit basket or a basket of other edible goods, however it is vital that all are designated Kosher. A card can be included with a simple message expressing your sincerity.

Founded in mid 19th century Persia (encompassing modern day Iran), the Bahá’í Faith is known as the world’s youngest independent religions with anywhere from five to six million followers worldwide. Simplicity and flexibility are the religion’s trademarks, which also defines its funeral customs.

While other religions are fraught with rites and rituals that must be strictly followed, the Bahá’í Faith has no clergy, sacraments or rituals. Funerals are simple, with the saying of a congregational prayer from the Bahá’í Sacred Writings performed prior to the burial of the deceased. The burial should take place within two or three days after death and an hour’s drive of where the actual place of death occurred.

Flowers are appropriate for a Bahá’í funeral, as indicated by the founder of the religion, Bahá’u'lláh. Visitors may wear casual or formal attire (according to local custom) to the service and present beautiful sympathy floral arrangements of any type, whether it be sprays, tributes, or bouquets. Cards can be included to express written sentiments. Monetary contributions can also be given, however if they are destined for a Bahá’í fund, only Bahá’ís can contribute.

Another option is to present a beautifully arranged fruit basket to the bereaved.

The grave should be bordered with planted flowers and the cemetery itself be aesthetically beautiful.

The deceased is always buried and never cremated or embalmed.

This is a general overview of a Bahá’í funeral. It may differ according to local customs and the preferences of the bereaved.