There are a great variety of funeral flowers available through your local Toronto florist. All have been designed for a funeral or memorial service (although personal preference and other factors may make some of them unsuitable). However, if you’re ordering sympathy flowers for the family of the deceased that must be delivered to their home, only a few are appropriate.
Sympathy Bouquets in a Vase
Funeral flower arrangements presented in a vase, basket or other container are typically the best choice if you’d like to order something for the bereaved family’s home, simply because they are easy to place, are smaller than other arrangements (especially sprays) and are still just as decorative and beautiful.
Remember to pick something that reflects the preferences of the deceased, whether it be the colour, style or type of flowers. You should also consider the preferences of the family.
Potted Plants
Potted plants can be a lasting expression of your heartfelt condolences – something that lasts much longer than cut funeral flowers and can also provide comfort for a longer period of time.
Again, remember to choose something that will be appreciated. You may also want to choose something that is easy to care for, since the mourning period is a sensitive time; they shouldn’t have to be troubled with the extra burden of caring for a finicky plant.
Sympathy Fruit Basket
In some cases, flowers alone are not an appropriate expression of sympathy. They may not be appreciated due to religious, ethnic or other factors and as a result, something else should be sent to the family.
Sympathy fruit baskets are a suitable alternative to flowers. They are not just decorative – they also provide welcome sustenance during this difficult time.
However, before you send a Sympathy Fruit Basket, make sure the contents are edible – there may be dietary restrictions that the family must adhere to while they mourn.
