Caerphilly, UK - Sending flowers to the family after a loved one has passed away is a long-standing tradition in the UK and it is a kind and appropriate way to pass on your condolences. Choosing the flowers you send is very difficult and to help make this easier you can ask the person organising the tribute if there is a colour scheme. Always use a reputable florist and they will help you choose the type of flowers and arrangement you can choose from. A good florist will have pictures of flowers to help you decide. We have put together flower arrangements and messages that may help you with this emotional and difficult choice.
Letter Tributes
Letter Tributes accompany the hearse and the letters are chosen by a family member to remember their loved one; mum, dad, grandad, nan. They can be made from any flower and any colour.
Special Tributes
Special Tributes are pictures made from flowers that relate to a family member lost loved one. They can be a heart, a star or something that associates with the person who has passed such as a football, a spade a paintbrush. Talk to your florist about ideas you may have and they will let you know if they are able to make this picture up in flowers. Special Tributes can be sent by close family, friends or anybody attending who want to send a special and bespoke floral tribute.
Spray
A Spray is laid on the coffin or in the hearse and it is carried into the ceremony. Because of this, it is commonly a floral tribute chosen by close family.
Crosses
Crosses are available in my colours and styles and are traditionally sent by family members and close friends.
Wreaths
These floral tributes are most associated with flowers. They are a circular arrangement and are suitable whether you are a family member or a friend.
Posies
Posies are circular and the flowers can be seen from all angles and they come in traditional and modern styles. They are suitable to send to the family when someone passes away or to send to the event.
Tied Sheaf
A Tied Sheaf is tied at the stems of the flowers and looks very similar to a normal floral bouquet. Again these can be sent to the family after their loved one has passed away.
Spray
Sprays are associated with sympathy and are a really good tribute from anyone attending a funeral.
If you have lost a loved one, ask your director if they have a florist they would recommend and any flower examples you could look at. Have a look on the internet for floral tribute ideas and then talk to your florist and ask them if they can prepare them for you.
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