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A local florist will work directly with the funeral home or place or worship to hand-deliver flowers. You will select a date and time of service at checkout to ensure the arrangements arrive on time.

Funeral Flowers, Condolence Gifts, and Memorial Plants

There is no easy way to console someone after they've lost a loved one. It can be hard to know what to do or say, but your expression of care and sympathy can bring comfort during this difficult time. Flowers, memorial plants, and thoughtfully selected gift baskets can let the recipient know you’re thinking of them and that they’re not alone.

Whether you will be attending the funeral or not, sending a thoughtful floral arrangement or gift basket can help you say what you can't put into words. The family of the deceased will surely appreciate your kind gesture during this time of grieving. FTD has an array of elegant and appropriate condolence gifts that will send the right message.

Choosing the right flowers for expressing sympathy

FTD has a wide variety of floral arrangements to convey your condolences or represent the spirit of the deceased. Often associated with funerals, lilies symbolize the restored innocence of the departed soul and convey a sense of peace and purity. White carnations symbolize pure love and innocence, while pink carnations represent remembrance. You can also consider the individual’s favorite flowers or colors to pay tribute to their memory. Personalizing the arrangement with the deceased’s favorite flowers or colors can add a heartfelt touch and serve as a fitting tribute.

Same Day Sympathy Flower Delivery

When expressing condolences, timing is crucial. Same-day sympathy flower delivery offers the convenience of ensuring your heartfelt message reaches the bereaved promptly. This immediate gesture can provide comfort and support when it's most needed, demonstrating your thoughtfulness and empathy during a difficult time.

FTD offers fast and reliable delivery options for sympathy flowers, ensuring your arrangement arrives in perfect condition. With our network of local florists, we can deliver beautiful and fresh flowers directly to the funeral home, church, or recipient's home.

Thoughtful Sympathy Gifts

Memorial Plants: While flowers are a classic choice for sending condolences, they are certainly not the only option. A memorial plant can be a beautiful and lasting tribute to a lost loved one. Unlike cut flowers, which have a limited lifespan, a memorial plant can thrive and grow for many years with proper care. This enduring presence serves as a lasting reminder of your support and the memory of the deceased. Peace lilies are among the most popular choices for memorial plants. Their lush green leaves and elegant white blooms provide a sense of tranquility and hope, offering comfort to those grieving. They are also relatively easy to care for, making them a lasting reminder of your support and sympathy during a difficult time. The Seeds of Life Memory Tree allows the recipient to plant a local variety of oak tree in honor of their loved one. This enduring tribute ensures that the deceased’s memory will live on for many years to come.

Gift Baskets: Sympathy gift baskets are another thoughtful option to express condolences and provide comfort to the bereaved. They can be customized to suit the preferences and needs of the recipient. They can include a variety of items such as gourmet snacks, teas, coffees, chocolates, fruits, and even small comfort items like candles or books. The With Sympathy Bereavement Basket, for example, includes a variety of gourmet food items, a personal message, and a book on grief and healing.

Personalized Sympathy Gifts: The Sunshine Garden Keepsake Box includes calla lilies and yellow blooms mixed with lush greenery in a special box you can personalize with photos of lost loved ones. FTD also offers bereavement and sympathy gifts suited to honor all kinds of loss, from the death of a family member to the loss of a beloved pet.

Funeral & Sympathy Gift FAQs

How quickly can I have sympathy gifts delivered?

In many cases, the loss of a loved one comes unexpectedly. To help you send your condolences as soon as possible, FTD offers next-day and same-day delivery.

What are appropriate bereavement gifts?

It’s easy to pick out gifts for special, happy occasions; but painful occasions can be much harder. Sympathy food baskets and flowers are the two most popular options because they're both comforting in their own ways. We have a specially curated collection of flower arrangements and sympathy gifts to send to loved ones who are grieving. Funeral gift baskets make for a nice gesture if you are attending a wake because they are easy to share-you can choose from fruit baskets, chocolates, and other sweet treats. We also have sympathy plants that are a more understated, and possibly lower-maintenance sentiment.

How much should I spend on a sympathy or condolence gift?

When it comes to sending sympathy gifts, it's the thoughtful gesture that counts. Whatever your budget, FTD can help you find a meaningful gift to send your heartfelt condolences.