Funeral Flowers

Sympathy Flower Services Offered by The Love Bug Flowers

The Love Bug Flowers does in home consultations or can meet you at the funeral home with floral books for you to select your sympathy flowers. You can also visit us at 263 Middleton to choose your flowers. We suggest you call first to make sure we are fully available to you in your time of sorrow.

All you need to do is call 705-365-7653 to request a sympathy flower consultation. We will adapt to your schedule as we are open 7 days a week 8am to 9pm for funeral consultations. You could also order online by clicking on the button on the left for our online store.

Our staff is always available to help you plan and design a sympathy flowers that fully reflect your wishes. Photographs, even a favorite tie or golf clubs, can be incorporated into the arrangement to make it more meaningful. You tell us what it is that made your loved one so special and we’ll give you ideas for personalizing the arrangement.

Frequently Asked Questions About Funeral Flowers     

How late can a sympathy order be placed and still arrive in time for the funeral?

• A casket spray should be ordered at least 1 day prior to the time of the funeral serives (using the time zone for that area).
•   A floral tribute should be ordered at least five hours prior to the time of the funeral services (using the time zone for that area).
•     A plant tribute should be ordered at least three hours prior to the service.

Placing orders as early as possible is always the wisest choice. However, a sympathy arrangement or plant can always be delivered to the family home after the service, if there is not sufficient time to deliver if before the funeral.

What would be appropriate to send to a funeral to express our sympathy?

All types of fresh flowers, plants, or mixed plant gardens are appropriate, but we suggest you think about the preferences of the deceased, the relationship you shared, before  that the arrangement/plant go to that specific person and it will be addressed accordingly.

The deceased was a veteran, and there will be a flag draping the casket. Does this mean I can’t send flowers?

If I am only a family friend, is it appropriate for me to order the casket spray?

Traditionally, only the closet family member orders the spray. While it can be done by others, it should never be chosen without the approval of the immediate family. You may wish to purchase the casket spray as a loving gesture, but it should never be done without speaking to an immediate family member first.

What if I only have a small amount of money to spend?

Don’t let this stop you from expressing your sympathy. We suggest that you contact us.  We will work with your budget.

I found out about the death after the services were over. Can I still send something?

Yes, a flower arrangement or plant can be sent to the home anytime after the services. This is often touching reminder that friends haven’t forgotten to express their sympathy.

What is appropriate to send for a cremation?

Families usually choose a floral piece designed for display with the urn. Others may send a vase arrangement of flowers or a plant to the cremation or to the home following the service. A tastefully done tribute adds beauty to any type of memorial service.

Our group has collected money to send flowers to a funeral. How do we sign the card?

Several individual names will fit on a florist enclosure card. If you have a large group, you can sign it with the name of the business or name of the group. Include a contact name and address so the family knows where to send a thank you card.

Is it okay to send brightly colored flowers to a funeral or memorial service?

This is a time to go with your heart. Brightly colored flowers are strong reminders of the beauty of life, and the passions the deceased had for living. If you know their favorite flower, it’s always a nice choice; but if not, we think that following your heart makes perfect sense.

If the service is to be held at a local church, should the flowers be sent there?

Always call the funeral home in charge of the service arrangements to confirm where they would like the flowers sent. Usually, they will tell you to have them sent to their funeral home, and they will deliver all the arrangements to the church at the appropriate time.

I only knew one of the family members of the deceased. Is there some way to address the card to them?

Yes, simply requestmple:

·      Yellow is the color of sunshine. It’s associated with joy, happiness, intellect, and energy. Purple associated with wisdom, dignity, independence, and creativity.

·      Green is the color of nature. It symbolizes growth, harmony, freshness, and fertility.

·      Orange is fun and flamboyant, and radiates warmth and energy. Interestingly, some of the tones of orange such as terra cotta, peach are very popular.

·      Pink is a symbol of hope, health, and vitality.

I don’t want to send flowers that are too tied to sadness and funerals. What could I send instead?

What you describe are the traditional arrangements. We are happy to create an arrangement that’s fresh, original and appropriate. Using a variety of flowers, non-traditional arrangements in non-traditional containers are perfect to present to close friends, take home or deliver to places of worship as a remembrance after the service.

What if I have no idea what to send? Can the florist help me decide?

In addition to our webstore we have several books full of sympathy flower tributes.  Long-lasting green plants are becoming increasingly popular and are often combined with flowers. Your florist is an expert you can turn to in any situation and by asking a few questions, they can help narrow down the selection.

When the obituary states donations are preferred “in lieu of flowers,” is it still appropriate to send flowers?

Flowers are always appropriate and in good taste. Most funeral directors share that a service without flowers is not as engaging as one where floral arrangements are artfully displayed. If you’re very concerned about the issue, you may choose to send flowers or plants to the family at home instead of sending them to the funeral home. Perhaps a table or foyer arrangement with spring or pastel flowers would be nice. Whatever you choose, always send a personal note expressing that you are thinking of them along with the arrangement.

I really want to send something special. What should I do?

Think about the life of the deceased. There are many themed arrangements, including sprays, wreaths and plants, which focus on the interests of the deceased. Talk to your florist, and share everything you know about the life of the deceased. We’re confident that they can create a truly personal arrangement for you.

The deceased is to be cremated. How does that change my options for sympathy or tribute flowers?

Simply put, it doesn’t. Cremation is an increasingly common practice, which means that florists have given much thought to what will work best for you. They may suggest a smaller piece designed for display with the urn. Often there is a visitation or viewing before the cremation occurs, which means that a casket will be the center of the service. In this case, green plants and larger tributes can help provide a beautiful setting.

Someone at our office passed away, and the employees want to send something to the service. How can we make it clear who sent the arrangement?

Usually in cases like these, when many pool their resources to purchase flowers, there needs to be room on the floral enclosure card for several names. If there’s not enough space it is best to sign as a group. For example, you could say, From the Secretaries at XYZ,” or “With love from the Jones Family.” Always include a contact name and address on the card so the family knows whom to thank.

We want to send a flower arrangement to the service that the family can bring home after the funeral. What should we choose?

Honestly, flower arrangements for a funeral service are usually designed to be viewed from one angle. In effect they are “one sided.” If the flowers are intended to be taken home, we recommend that you select an arrangement more suited to being viewed on a coffee table or end table. You may choose instead to send a house plant, blooming plant or basket garden.

Is it appropriate to send a floral tribute to a co-worker at the office?

Of course! Again, we want you to follow your heart. An arrangement sent to the workplace when the bereaved returns to work, is a wonderful way to express your sympathy, especially when they have been away attending funeral services out-of-town.

What can I send instead of a floral tribute?

We suggest fruit or gourmet food baskets.

What does the phrase “graveside services” mean? And can I still send flowers?

It’s just like it sounds: it means that all services will be held at the cemetery at the time of burial/interment, and they will occur directly at the grave site. Of course you can send flowers. They will be delivered directly to the grave site the day of the services.

I read in the obituary that the services were “private.” Exactly how does this affect my options in sending flowers?

While private services are reserved for family only, or those issued a personal invitation, you are more than able to send a personally selected floral tribute to the funeral home, graveside service, or the family home.

When are sympathy or funeral flowers not appropriate?

Flowers are not traditionally sent to funerals for Orthodox Jews or Muslims. However, flowers, plants and fruit baskets are welcome at the family home.

I’ve seen arrangements with ribbon streamers with writing. When are those appropriate?

They are appropriate only on some pieces. Usually these ribbons declare the relationship you had with the deceased. “Loving Mother,” “Beloved Aunt,” “Dearest Sister” are just some examples of the ribbons we’ve done for clients. If the arrangement was sent by a team, company, or social group, it would be appropriate to put the name of the organization on the ribbon. If you opt for such a ribbon, the enclosure card is where your individual name(s) would be noted.

What happens to the flowers after the funeral?

It’s up to the family. Sometimes they’ll donate them to a hospital or care facility or they may decide to take them home for continued display. If there was a burial, they may choose to have the flowers taken to the cemetery, while the plants or plant baskets go home with the family or designated friends of the deceased.

Funeral Flowers: What Kind Of Arrangement Should I Get Delivered? If someone you know died recently and a funeral is taking place shortly, you are probably wondering what kind of floral arrangement you should send to the funeral home.

Funeral flowers send your expressions of compassion, respect and love through the beauty of flowers. Since funerals are often awkward and you don’t always know what to say, a gift of sympathy flowers help express your sorrow and give people at the funeral something to admire and talk about.

People often wonder which funeral flowers they should send to the funeral. The type of arrangement you need to send will largely depend on your relationship to the deceased. If the person is in your direct family, your choice should be different than if the deceased is a friend or a business associate. Also, if the funeral is an open casket versus a cremation urn, this will change the type of appropriate funeral flowers you could be sending. Another option is to not send any flowers to the funeral home but instead to send a fruit and treat basket to the home. This is a perfectly acceptable gift for the family of the deceased also.

If you do decide to send flowers, here are some ideas. A direct family member will need to select a casket spray for any type of funeral where a casket will be present. A casket spray is a large floral arrangement that will drape the top of the casket to decorate and highlight it. When the casket is open, this casket spray will usually need to be smaller than if the casket is closed. Make sure to mention this to your florist when picking which casket spray will be most appropriate.

Casket sprays are usually done up with the deceased’s favorite flowers or colors. Additionally, it can be a nice touch to make a themed casket spray. Let’s say the deceased enjoyed playing cards immensely, there could be focal points of cards in the casket spray. Gardening, golf, nature and music are other popular themes for floral sprays for the top of the casket. Some people also theme the casket spray according to the deceased’s religion or career.

Floral wreaths, crosses and other shapes are a traditional and formal gift to send to the funeral home. These formal tributes are usually presented from the family such as sisters, children of the deceased, aunts, brothers or from business associates. Wreaths, hearts, crosses and other tribute shapes are presented on an easel close to the casket and so they really stand out. They usually feature a ribbon draped along the front of it with an inscription reflecting the relationship to the buyer of the floral gift. For example: Dearest Sister, Dear father, etc… These are very time consuming for the florist to make and therefore are not cheap even though they are stunningly beautiful.

Best Choice For An Impressive Floral Gift A nice alternative to floral shapes that is usually less expensive are floral sprays. These are free form arrangements that are designed to hang close to the casket and  feature a ribbon with a message on it or a bow. The same amount of flowers that make a medium sized basket bouquet look stunning and huge in combination with greenery and as a hanging bouquet placed close to the casket. Stunning and impressive, easel sprays are an excellent choice for a funeral arrangement that is sure to stand out.

Other Options For Funeral Bouquets:                          Floral baskets: These floral baskets can be given by anyone and are appropriate for funerals with a casket or for funerals with a cremation urn. Garden baskets featuring a variety of tropical plants, blooming and green is a great choice to send to the funeral home or to the bereaved’s workplace or home. They last a really long time and so they are an ideal choice for those who enjoy live plants. Many times a ceramic angel or religious statue will be included in the plant basket as an extra thoughtful gesture.

Colors to choose for your Sympathy Arrangement The colors of your sympathy flowers should be somber and respectful. You could stick to all white with greens or you could go with 3 colors such as purple, yellow and white. Some people though prefer a sympathy bouquet that does not look “funeralish”. This is usually as a tribute to the deceased’s vibrant life and personality.

While sympathy flowers are usually sent to the funeral service or to the bereaved’s home shortly after the service, it is also ok to send flowers a week or two after the funeral to remind the loved one that you are still thinking of them.

If you need funeral flowers delivered to Timmins, Ontario, call The Love Bug Flowers at 705-365-7653 or visit the website here to view their sympathy selection: The Love Bug Flowers