Blog · January 20, 2026
Sending flowers during a time of loss is a meaningful way to express your condolences. Here's a thoughtful guide to choosing the right sympathy arrangement.
Standing sprays are formal arrangements displayed on easels at the funeral service. Casket sprays are typically ordered by immediate family. Basket arrangements and hand-tied bouquets are perfect for sending to the family's home.
Keep your message simple and sincere. Examples include: "With deepest sympathy," "Thinking of you during this difficult time," or "In loving memory of [name]." Avoid clichés — a personal memory or kind word means more.
White lilies symbolize restored innocence. White roses represent reverence. Chrysanthemums signify grief and mourning in many cultures. Soft pastels — lavender, pale pink, cream — are also appropriate.
Send arrangements to the funeral home before the service, or to the family's home afterward. Sending flowers weeks later can also be a thoughtful gesture — the bereaved often feel most alone after the initial period of support.
Browse our sympathy collection for same-day delivery across Seattle, Bellevue, and the entire Eastside.
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