Uncle Wreath: A Warm Tribute of Funeral Flowers

The flowers in this uncle wreath

Burgundy roses and deep red carnations sit beside bronze and green chrysanthemums and bright orange alstroemeria, with a frill of green leaves round the edge. Rather than one cluster of flowers on a mossy base, the blooms run all the way round, so the ring has the rich colours of a garden in autumn. Carnations and chrysanthemums are hardy and long-lasting, so each stem holds its shape through the service and for days afterwards.

The circle is the most traditional of funeral shapes. With no beginning and no end, it is said to symbolise eternal life and a love that carries on. A wreath is laid flat on or beside the coffin and is often taken to the graveside afterwards, where it stays as a memorial.

Choosing a colour he would have liked

The best guide is the man himself. Many funeral sprays are made with white chrysanthemums and soft pastels; this design goes the other way, with deep, warm shades that suit someone who was full of life, loved his garden or never did anything quietly. It sits well beside rose sprays on the coffin and stands out at a church or a crematorium. If he would have preferred something calmer, there are blue and cream designs among the flowers chosen for him and the full range of funeral wreaths, so you can match his style.

Three sizes of the same design

Standard is £60.49, Preferred £71.49 and Elegant £82.49. The design stays the same in every size; the larger ones add more stems of the same blooms, so the ring looks fuller. Because of the seasonal availability of flowers, our skilled florists may use a flower similar in style and colour if one isn't available that week, always of equal or greater quality and value.

Adding his name: a card, not letters

A card for your message comes with it, and that is where his name goes. We make fresh flowers only: no letter tributes, silk or artificial designs, and no ribbon on this wreath. You might write "With love to a wonderful man, from all of us", add a nickname the family used, or list everyone sending it. A few true words, written with care at a difficult time, make the tribute your own. Our guide on what to write on funeral flowers has more ideas.

Funeral flower delivery from a local florist

Tell us the day of the service and where to send it: the funeral director, the church or the family home. A florist in that area will arrange and deliver it before the funeral. Delivery is one charge of £12.49 per order to one address, added at checkout, Monday to Saturday from tomorrow onwards. There are no Sunday or bank holiday deliveries, and we can't deliver to AB10 postcodes.

Funeral flowers or sympathy flowers for the occasion?

Funeral flowers, such as a wreath, a spray or a posy, go to the service. Sympathy flowers go to the house, often a few days later when things have gone quiet, or on an anniversary. A basket or a bouquet from our sympathy range is a kind way to show his family you are thinking of them. Several flower arrangements include lilies, which are toxic to cats, so choose one without them if there is a cat at home. A second address has its own delivery charge.

Questions about this tribute

How much does it cost?

£60.49 for Standard, £71.49 for Preferred and £82.49 for Elegant, plus £12.49 for delivery per order.

Can I change the flowers?

We make this design as described, in the size you choose. Each of our other designs lists its own flowers, so you can pick the one closest to what he liked.

When should I order?

At least a day before the funeral, and earlier if you can. The first date we can offer is tomorrow, and we don't deliver on Sundays.