Types of Funeral Flower Arrangements 🌿

Choosing the right funeral flower arrangement is an important part of honoring a loved one’s life and offering support to grieving families. At In Our Hearts Forever, we provide a wide selection of thoughtful arrangements — each designed to express comfort, remembrance, and respect. Below is a guide to help you understand the most common types of funeral flowers and when to use them.

Casket Sprays

Blue and white casket spray with roses, hydrangea, and lisianthus for funeral tribute

Casket Sprays are large, elegant arrangements placed directly on top of the casket. These are typically chosen by immediate family members and come in full or half sizes depending on whether the casket will be open or closed. They serve as the central floral tribute and are designed to reflect love, honor, and personal connection.

Standing Sprays

Lavender standing funeral spray with stargazer lilies, gladiolus, and carnations on easel

Standing Sprays are displayed on easels and are often sent by extended family, friends, coworkers, or community groups. These arrangements are positioned near the casket or stage and are available in a variety of shapes including traditional sprays, crosses, hearts, and wreaths. They make a bold, beautiful statement of remembrance.

Funeral Wreaths & Crosses

Light pink funeral wreath with roses, lilies, carnations, and hydrangeas on easel

Wreaths and Crosses are circular or shaped arrangements that symbolize eternal life, faith, and remembrance. These tributes are often chosen by those who want to reflect the spiritual or eternal aspects of life and legacy.

Floor Baskets

Eternal Affection Basket sympathy arrangement with white gladiolus, alstroemeria, carnations, mini carnations, buplerum, and pittosporum in a whitewash handled basket

Funeral Flower Baskets are versatile and practical arrangements that can be displayed on the floor or tables at the service or sent to the family’s home. They are a thoughtful option from friends, coworkers, or neighbors who want to show support and sympathy.

Sympathy Bouquets

Lavender Rose and Calla Lily Sympathy Bouquet

Sympathy Bouquets are typically sent directly to the home of the bereaved and are designed to comfort loved ones during the days and weeks following the service. These arrangements are often filled with soft, pastel blooms to reflect peace, compassion, and healing.

Sympathy Gift Baskets

Belgian chocolate sympathy gift basket with assorted chocolate snacks

For a meaningful alternative or accompaniment to flowers, Sympathy Gift Baskets offer a way to nourish the body and soul. They may include gourmet foods, tea, chocolates, or remembrance items, and are perfect for home delivery.

Which Arrangement Should You Choose?

Consider your relationship with the deceased, the type of service, and any religious or cultural preferences. Casket sprays and standing sprays are ideal for services. Bouquets and baskets are perfect for the home. If you’re unsure, our compassionate team is here to help guide you.

Still need help? Visit our Funeral Flower Color Meanings page or browse our full catalog of Funeral Flowers.