Choosing a funeral tribute
The right tribute depends on your relationship to the person who has passed.
- Casket flowers – usually chosen by the immediate family. Available in several sizes, from standard to super deluxe. See casket flowers.
- Wreaths, crosses and hearts – from family, close friends or colleagues, displayed at the service. Wreaths come in widths from about 40cm to 90cm, crosses from 75cm to 135cm and hearts from 50cm to 90cm. See wreaths and tributes.
- Vase arrangements and bouquets – such as the Classic Short Vase or White Heaven, for friends and wider family. These can go home with the family after the service.
Colour
All-white is traditional. Soft pink, blue, purple or red roses can reflect a favourite colour or the person's personality.
What to include in your order
- Funeral home, church, mosque or cemetery name and address.
- The deceased's full name and the service date and start time.
- A card message, such as "In loving memory", "Rest in peace" or "Forever in our hearts", plus your name.
Order as early as you can so the tribute arrives before the service begins. Wreaths and crosses usually need a stand for display. Call us on (02) 9759 7324 if you need one.
Customs vary between faiths. Read our guide to flowers for Muslim funerals, and see Rookwood Cemetery delivery for services at Rookwood. Sending to the family home instead? Choose from our sympathy flowers.
Related collections
More funeral and sympathy options, and how funeral delivery works.
Frequently asked questions
Who usually sends casket flowers?
Casket flowers are traditionally arranged by the immediate family: the spouse, children or parents. Friends and colleagues usually send a wreath, cross, heart or vase arrangement instead.
What details should I include when ordering funeral flowers?
Include the funeral home, church, mosque or cemetery name and address, the deceased's full name, the service date and start time, and your card message. This lets us deliver before the service begins.
Can you deliver funeral flowers to Rookwood Cemetery?
Yes. Rookwood is about 10 minutes from our Greenacre shop and we deliver there regularly. See our Rookwood Cemetery flower delivery page.
Can funeral flowers be delivered the same day?
Yes. Order by 3pm for same-day delivery across Sydney Metro, 7 days a week. For large or custom tributes, call us on (02) 9759 7324 as early as possible.
Are flowers appropriate at a Muslim funeral?
Customs differ between families and communities. Read our guide to flowers for Muslim funerals, or ask the family or funeral director if you're unsure.