White and Green Sympathy Flowers

The fresh flowers in this arrangement

White roses and pale lisianthus give the design its ruffled white blooms and a gentle softness. Green hydrangea adds fullness, and tall bells of Ireland bring height and an airy, striking focal line. Despite the name, bells of Ireland come from western Asia; they are named for their fresh green colour. Everything sits in a matte sage container, so the recipient doesn't need a vase or any time to arrange the stems. The green flowers do the work that foliage usually does, so the greenery feels part of the design.

Why choose white and green sympathy flowers

Many people choose white sympathy flowers because pale petals symbolise purity, peace and remembrance, while green stands for renewal and life that will endure. Together they feel peaceful, graceful and timeless, and they honour the person who has died whatever their faith or age. It is also a thoughtful gesture when you don't know what the family like, because it never clashes with other flowers or cards in the room. Many sympathy designs are built on lilies or roses; this one has roses but no lilies or chrysanthemums, so there is no heavy fragrance or pollen, and lilies are toxic to cats, which matters if the family has one.

Sizes and prices of this floral arrangement

There are three sizes. Standard is £49.49, Preferred is £60.49 and Elegant is £71.49. The larger sizes add more stems of the same flowers, so the design keeps its shape and simply looks fuller. Delivery is £12.49 per order to one address, added at checkout.

Made by expert florists near the family

We are an online florist, but we don't send flowers by courier in a box. When you order online, a local florist crafts the arrangement by hand and delivers it in person. Choose a scheduled delivery day from Monday to Saturday, from tomorrow onwards; there are no deliveries on Sundays or bank holidays, and we cannot deliver to AB10 postcodes. Your words go on a card with the flowers, so you can express your condolences in your own way. If one stem isn't available that week, the florist may use a seasonal flower of the same colour and style, of equal or greater value.

Green and ivory funeral flowers for the service

This arrangement is made for the home. For the funeral itself, the same colours make a fitting memorial tribute at a loved one's funeral, on or beside the coffin (a casket, in America). Look at our funeral wreath, funeral spray or funeral basket in the same pale tones, or browse all our funeral arrangements in ivory and cream. If you would rather send a hand-tied bouquet, our sympathy bouquets arrive wrapped and ready for a vase.

Questions about white flowers for the home

What flowers represent sympathy?

Roses, white lilies, white carnations, lisianthus and white chrysanthemums are the flowers most often sent to a grieving family, and white flowers are the most traditional. This design uses roses and lisianthus with green hydrangea.

Where should I send it?

It is best sent to the family's home, where it can stay on a table and offer some comfort while they grieve. Many people send flowers in the weeks after the funeral, when visitors have gone and a gentle expression of sympathy means a great deal.

What should I write on the card?

A few heartfelt words are enough, such as “With deepest sympathy and love to you all”. Our guide on what to write on funeral flowers has more messages for a friend or family member.