When Someone Dies
Floral Arrangements
Unfortunately, most of us will be confronted with the task of arranging the funeral of a loved one, which, in the midst of grief, can be a daunting ordeal.
Posies and Baskets
Posies and Baskets come in a versatile variety of traditional and contemporary designs and can be sent directly to a funeral or sent as a tribute gift to a bereaved family. The ‘Posy’ is traditionally circular in shape allowing both flowers and foliage to be displayed perfectly from all angles.
Funeral Spray
Funeral Sprays are a popular tribute expressing sympathy. Traditionally sprays come in both single ended and double ended designs. Double ended Sprays sometimes referred to as Casket Sprays are often used to adorn a Casket with great splendour.
Tied Sheaf
Hand tied Sheaves, also referred to as a ‘Tied Sheaf’ are perfect for sending direct to a funeral and can be sent to a home address after a funeral a fitting alternative to the regular cellophane wrapped bouquet.
Wreaths
Order books/benefits Registration documents for the deceased’s car (if necessary) Season ticket and membership cards of any clubs or associations, as a refund may be due Benefit/pension books and any unused cheques/ vouchers should be returned to the benefit’s office
Coffin Sprays
Order books/benefits Registration documents for the deceased’s car (if necessary) Season ticket and membership cards of any clubs or associations, as a refund may be due Benefit/pension books and any unused cheques/ vouchers should be returned to the benefit’s office
Hearts
Order books/benefits Registration documents for the deceased’s car (if necessary) Season ticket and membership cards of any clubs or associations, as a refund may be due Benefit/pension books and any unused cheques/ vouchers should be returned to the benefit’s office
Where should the flowers be delivered?
Some of the options are:
Funeral Director
In most instances, Tribute deliveries are directed to the funeral parlour prior to the funeral, this is recommended wherever possible and allows the undertakers to arrive at the funeral destination with the flowers and the coffin together. Most often deliveries are directed to the funeral directors where the deceased may be at rest prior to the funeral service. Delivery to a funeral director is recommended wherever possible as most of the flowers will be delivered to the undertakers allowing them to arrive at the service or home address together with the coffin.
A Residential Address
If you require that your funeral tribute be delivered to a residential address it is best to make sure that there will be somebody available to receive the delivery at the designated time. It is often the case that the funeral procession will leave from the designated delivery address, the funeral flowers may well be displayed for those in attendance prior to the procession leaving for the funeral service destination.
Crematorium / Place of Worship
It is often encouraged to avoid sending funeral tributes directly to a place of worship, church or crematorium. There may not be someone available to receive the flowers or some confusion regarding where the flowers should be left. Our professional florists are also aware that flowers that are simply left outside are subject to weather exposure from time of delivery until the beginning of the service and prefer to avoid the necessity to deliver this way wherever possible.
What type of message is sent with the flowers?
Funeral tribute and sympathy card messages can be difficult to compose during such a sad time. Just a few words of heartfelt sentiment will be appreciated.
We have supplied a few simple examples below that may help you write your message should you require assistance.
“With love and fond memories of (name of deceased) from (Your name)”
“In loving memory of a dear friend, with love (Your name)”
“Dearest (name of deceased), May you rest in peace. Love from (Your name) x x”
“With deepest sympathy from (Your name)”
“Our hearts are filled with sorrow. Rest in Peace Love from (Your name)”
“(name of deceased) you will always be in our hearts and minds Lots of Love (Your name)”
“Now at peace with you loved ones, fond memories, your friend (Your name)”
What Our Families are Saying
I cannot speak highly enough of the people that I dealt with on the death of my partner. They were all superb throughout a very stressful time. Special thanks must go to Mark who was marvellous, read at the service and provided support to me when I needed it.
A really professional service from start to finish. They were sympathetic, listened to our needs and offered sensible advice to the family.
Simple things such as when we were getting picked up in the limo the 1st thing the driver did was to check everyone was OK, did anyone need a bottle of water. It makes you as the client feel looked after.
All of the staff to be honest were great, I felt they really looked after my father and helped give him a really great send off.
If you find yourself in the awful situation of needing an undertaker, your loved one will be well looked after here
Sincerely could not ask for a better service at such a traumatic and stressful time for the family. From the moment that we had got in contact, we could not have asked for a more understanding, thoughtful and helping individual to deal with ourselves. A true credit to your company.