Flowers and arrangements
We will go out of our way to ensure your chosen flowers interpret your true sentiments. Everything can be arranged over the phone or in person at our workshop.
We will guide you as much as you need, answering any questions you may have.
Call us to discuss on 01425 471037 or email shop@arcadeflowers.co.uk
We will guide you as much as you need, answering any questions you may have.
Call us to discuss on 01425 471037 or email shop@arcadeflowers.co.uk
TYPES OF FUNERAL DISPLAYS - ARRANGEMENTS
We offer a wide selection of tributes. Here are a few widely created displays however are very happy to create bespoke displays to reflect the character or precious memories of the deceased. Often people like to include favourite flowers, styles or colours that the person was fond of or that holds a special place with them.
- Sympathy Bouquet –
These are designed to be sent to the family or close friends of someone who has passed away. Beautifully packaged and often made in muted colours to show that person you are thinking of them at this very sad and difficult time. Offering sympathy flowers is a way of sharing support and love, even if you cannot be there. Funeral bouquets are often sent by friends or co-workers.
- Posy –
This design is perfect for someone to take to a funeral who does not want to spend too much but wants to come with a beautiful gesture to leave at the graveside or cremation. We can create these in any colour combinations and using a wide variety of flowers such as roses, carnations, freesias and other beautiful seasonal flowers.
- Basket –
A fairly traditional design these are a pretty design that are easy to transport and come in a varity of sizes. We can use baskets with or without handles and these can be made with fresh flowers or planted with bulbs and plants for a more long lasting tribute. Some family’s like to plant these in their garden or in to the grave
- Single Ended Spray –
A larger design created in a teardrop shape. Beautiful made in a rustic country style or a more formal design with tropical leaves and lily’s for simplicity.
- Double Ended Spray –
This is a larger design that often sits on top of the coffin. They add real impact and can show flowers in their very natural beauty. Often families with carefully choose a selection of flowers that their loved one enjoyed or colours that resembled a passion or career they had.
- Casket Spray –
These adorn the casket and is typically selected by the closest family members such as spouse, children, siblings, parents, etc. Made of one or several types of flowers and foliage they are a beautiful display that create impact and transmit sentiments, love and thoughts.
- Wreaths, Crosses & Hearts –
These arrangements are displayed near the casket or on an easel and are appropriate for family and close friends Thefuneral wreath is a circular shape, traditionally representing eternal life, crosses represent faith and the heart resembles for love. These can be delivered to the funeral home or taken after the service to the graveside
- Tied Sheath –
This is a very natural style of tribute. Beautiful stems are selected and tied in to a bunch that lays down on the grave side or coffin. These can be made with a selection of seasonal flowers, simples roses or lilies or any other combination that is required.
- How to order Funeral Flowers –
We understand this is an extremely difficult time for you and want to make it as stress-free as possible. Flowers can be ordered in person at our workshop, online or via email/phone. We will help you as much as you need to choose the perfect flowers and tribute to reflect your sentiments. Where possible we try to use natural products and steer away from non-biodegradable tributes as much as we can using materials such as wood, moss, branches and recycled items. Please refer to our online shop for a few options or call to discuss more bespoke designs or details.
- What information will you need –
Ordering flowers for a funeral is a little different that a normal flower delivery. Information we will need is the time of the funeral and the name of the funeral directors the family are using. Normally flowers are delivered to the funeral directors before the funeral and they are all transported together. You will also need to know what type of arrangement you would like to have delivered. If this is something you are unsure of we are always happy to talk through options and help guide you through the process.
We offer a wide selection of tributes. Here are a few widely created displays however are very happy to create bespoke displays to reflect the character or precious memories of the deceased. Often people like to include favourite flowers, styles or colours that the person was fond of or that holds a special place with them.
- Sympathy Bouquet –
These are designed to be sent to the family or close friends of someone who has passed away. Beautifully packaged and often made in muted colours to show that person you are thinking of them at this very sad and difficult time. Offering sympathy flowers is a way of sharing support and love, even if you cannot be there. Funeral bouquets are often sent by friends or co-workers.
- Posy –
This design is perfect for someone to take to a funeral who does not want to spend too much but wants to come with a beautiful gesture to leave at the graveside or cremation. We can create these in any colour combinations and using a wide variety of flowers such as roses, carnations, freesias and other beautiful seasonal flowers.
- Basket –
A fairly traditional design these are a pretty design that are easy to transport and come in a varity of sizes. We can use baskets with or without handles and these can be made with fresh flowers or planted with bulbs and plants for a more long lasting tribute. Some family’s like to plant these in their garden or in to the grave
- Single Ended Spray –
A larger design created in a teardrop shape. Beautiful made in a rustic country style or a more formal design with tropical leaves and lily’s for simplicity.
- Double Ended Spray –
This is a larger design that often sits on top of the coffin. They add real impact and can show flowers in their very natural beauty. Often families with carefully choose a selection of flowers that their loved one enjoyed or colours that resembled a passion or career they had.
- Casket Spray –
These adorn the casket and is typically selected by the closest family members such as spouse, children, siblings, parents, etc. Made of one or several types of flowers and foliage they are a beautiful display that create impact and transmit sentiments, love and thoughts.
- Wreaths, Crosses & Hearts –
These arrangements are displayed near the casket or on an easel and are appropriate for family and close friends Thefuneral wreath is a circular shape, traditionally representing eternal life, crosses represent faith and the heart resembles for love. These can be delivered to the funeral home or taken after the service to the graveside
- Tied Sheath –
This is a very natural style of tribute. Beautiful stems are selected and tied in to a bunch that lays down on the grave side or coffin. These can be made with a selection of seasonal flowers, simples roses or lilies or any other combination that is required.
- How to order Funeral Flowers –
We understand this is an extremely difficult time for you and want to make it as stress-free as possible. Flowers can be ordered in person at our workshop, online or via email/phone. We will help you as much as you need to choose the perfect flowers and tribute to reflect your sentiments. Where possible we try to use natural products and steer away from non-biodegradable tributes as much as we can using materials such as wood, moss, branches and recycled items. Please refer to our online shop for a few options or call to discuss more bespoke designs or details.
- What information will you need –
Ordering flowers for a funeral is a little different that a normal flower delivery. Information we will need is the time of the funeral and the name of the funeral directors the family are using. Normally flowers are delivered to the funeral directors before the funeral and they are all transported together. You will also need to know what type of arrangement you would like to have delivered. If this is something you are unsure of we are always happy to talk through options and help guide you through the process.
The last thing you may wish to do is write a message to go along with the tribute. Here are a few suggestions to help get you started:
- Words for Sympathy –
I am truly sorry for your loss I am not sure what to say
but I want you to know I care
You and your loved one will be in my prayers
Thinking of you at this sad time
With deepest sympathy
Here are a few suggestions for words to go along with a tribute to a funeral
Forever in our hearts
May you rest in peace
With love and fond memories of…
Sadly missed but always remembered with fondness
Goodnight and god bless, you will always be in our hearts
Love always
In addition to their beauty and peoples personal preference many flowers have their own unique meaning.. This is especially important when deciding which flowers will play a role in bidding farewell to someone you held dear. Below are some special messages that popular funeral flowers convey.
- Lilies –
As one of the most popular and traditional floral choices for funerals, they denote the restored innocence of the soul of the departed.
- Gladioli –
Gladioli express strength of character, they are a tall and impactful flower
- Carnations –
White carnations convey pure love and innocence; red carnations represent admiration; and pink carnations signify remembrance.
- Chrysanthemums –
In many European cultures, chrysanthemums are only used as funeral flowers as they are a very symbolic flower of death.
- Roses –
White roses express respect, innocence and youthfulness; Red roses show love and courage; Pink roses signify love and grace; and yellow represents friendship.
- Orchids –
Phalaenopsis and dendrobium orchids are often used as sympathy flowers. Pink and white are used to express sympathy and represent eternal love
- Words for Sympathy –
I am truly sorry for your loss I am not sure what to say
but I want you to know I care
You and your loved one will be in my prayers
Thinking of you at this sad time
With deepest sympathy
Here are a few suggestions for words to go along with a tribute to a funeral
Forever in our hearts
May you rest in peace
With love and fond memories of…
Sadly missed but always remembered with fondness
Goodnight and god bless, you will always be in our hearts
Love always
In addition to their beauty and peoples personal preference many flowers have their own unique meaning.. This is especially important when deciding which flowers will play a role in bidding farewell to someone you held dear. Below are some special messages that popular funeral flowers convey.
- Lilies –
As one of the most popular and traditional floral choices for funerals, they denote the restored innocence of the soul of the departed.
- Gladioli –
Gladioli express strength of character, they are a tall and impactful flower
- Carnations –
White carnations convey pure love and innocence; red carnations represent admiration; and pink carnations signify remembrance.
- Chrysanthemums –
In many European cultures, chrysanthemums are only used as funeral flowers as they are a very symbolic flower of death.
- Roses –
White roses express respect, innocence and youthfulness; Red roses show love and courage; Pink roses signify love and grace; and yellow represents friendship.
- Orchids –
Phalaenopsis and dendrobium orchids are often used as sympathy flowers. Pink and white are used to express sympathy and represent eternal love