GUIDE TO FUNERAL FLOWERS IN AUSTRALIA

Guide to Funeral Flowers: Choosing the Right Tribute

Funeral flowers are a timeless and meaningful way to express sympathy, honour a life, and offer comfort during times of grief. Whether you’re planning a service, sending condolences, or selecting a tribute for a loved one, choosing the right funeral flowers can add beauty, meaning, and love to a difficult moment.

At eziFunerals, we help families and friends understand the symbolism of funeral flowers, types of arrangements, and how to select a tribute that reflects the life being honoured.

Why Send Flowers for a Funeral?

Flowers at a funeral serve several purposes:

• Offer comfort and a visual expression of sympathy
• Celebrate life with beauty, colour, and nature
• Reflect the deceased’s personality, beliefs, or passions
• Create a warm, respectful atmosphere for the service
• Show love and support for grieving families

Flowers can say what words sometimes cannot — offering peace, remembrance, and honour.

Common Types of Funeral Flower Arrangements

1. Funeral Wreaths

• Circular designs representing eternal life
• Typically placed beside the coffin, grave, or memorial site

2. Casket Sprays

• Large floral arrangements placed on top of the coffin
• Chosen by close family members or immediate relatives

3. Standing Sprays and Sheafs

• Displayed on an easel near the casket or podium
• Elegant and impactful for large ceremonies

4. Funeral Bouquets

• Hand-tied or arranged flowers sent to the funeral home or family residence
• Can be informal, personal tributes

5. Posies and Basket Arrangements

• Smaller floral displays ideal for cremation services or intimate gatherings

6. Single Flowers

• A simple rose, lily, or other bloom placed on the casket as a final gesture of farewell

Popular Flowers and Their Meanings

Each flower carries its own symbolism:

Tip: White flowers are traditional for funerals, but colours like soft pinks, blues, and purples are also popular for personalising tributes.

Things to Consider When Choosing Funeral Flowers

• Relationship to the deceased (family, friend, colleague)
• Cultural or religious traditions (some faiths have preferences or restrictions)
• Personality and life story of the loved one
• Preferred colours or favourite flowers
• Type of service (formal funeral, memorial, celebration of life)

If you’re unsure, it’s perfectly acceptable to ask the funeral director or family if they have preferences.

Should You Send Flowers to the Funeral or to the Family?

Both options are appropriate:

• Funeral Flowers are sent directly to the service venue, typically before the ceremony.
• Sympathy Flowers are sent to the family’s home after the funeral as an ongoing gesture of care and support.

In some cases, families may request “in lieu of flowers, please donate” — always respect their wishes if this is stated.

Funeral Flower Etiquette in Australia

• It’s traditional to send flowers ahead of the service or have them delivered to the funeral director.
• Keep arrangements simple, tasteful, and respectful unless otherwise requested.
• Include a card message expressing sympathy, love, or remembrance (e.g., “With deepest sympathy”, “In loving memory”, “Forever in our hearts”).

How eziFunerals Can Help

We’re not florists — but we work with trusted Australian funeral suppliers to help you:

• Choose the right funeral flowers for your needs
• Connect with local florists who deliver to funeral homes
• Create customised floral tributes and arrangements
• Plan ahead as part of your funeral planning wishes

We help make the process simple, meaningful, and stress-free.

Need Help Choosing Funeral Flowers?

Whether you’re arranging a service or sending your love from afar, eziFunerals can guide you through choosing a floral tribute with beauty and care.

Call: 1300 236 402

Email: support@ezifunerals.com.au

Visit: www.ezifunerals.com.au