White Funeral Sheaf

What goes into our white funeral sheaf

The florist expertly gathers white blooms and unusual greens into a flat-backed arrangement, layering the flowers so the front is full and the back lies flat. Lilies and roses are included in every size: the roses are calm and rounded, and the lilies open into large, graceful stars. Lisianthus, with soft ruffled petals, fills the spaces between them, and sprigs of silvery eucalyptus frame the whole design. The stems are gathered and left on show, then finished with an ivory ribbon, a simple combination of cream and white that keeps the look gentle rather than stark.

How it is laid at the funeral

This kind of arrangement is made to lie down, a little like a bouquet that has been laid flat. The funeral director will place it on the coffin or beside it at the church or crematorium, among the other funeral flowers. Many families carry the flowers to the graveside after a burial, where a hand-tied tribute like this stays for some days. It is a traditional choice that sits well next to a coffin spray, a wreath or a posy, and it suits a more modern service just as easily.

Why families pick white flowers

White has long been a sign of peace, purity and respect, and for many people it feels right whatever the faith of the person who has died. It is timeless: it never clashes with other floral tributes, and its quiet beauty speaks for itself. It suits a mum, a dad, a grandparent, a friend or a colleague equally well. Some white tributes lean on carnations or chrysanthemums; this one keeps to roses, lilies and lisianthus, which many people find softer. If you would rather choose a modern style sheaf, the sunshine yellow design brings in anthuriums. For a gentle touch of colour, the pink funeral sheaf uses the same flowers in pink, and you can see more of our white funeral flowers or every funeral sheaf we offer in one place.

Sizes and prices

The white sheaf comes in three sizes. All three keep the same design; the larger ones add more stems of the same flowers, so the arrangement looks fuller and more generous.

• Standard: £43.99
• Preferred: £54.99
• Elegant: £65.99

Our florists supply the finest fresh flowers they have that week. Depending on the availability of flowers, it may be necessary to use another bloom of the same colour and style, of equal or greater quality and value.

Your words and flower delivery

Every order comes with a free card, and you write what you would like it to say on this page when you pick the size. Then give us the date of the funeral and the address of the funeral director or the family home. A local florist will create the tribute and bring it ready to lay down. Delivery runs Monday to Saturday, from tomorrow onwards; there is no delivery on Sundays or bank holidays, and we cannot deliver to AB10 postcodes. It is one charge of £12.49 per order to one address, added at checkout.

Questions about this tribute

Will the funeral flowers include a message?

Yes. Each order includes a card with your own words, which the florist tucks in with the flowers. Our guide on what to write on funeral flowers has ideas if you are stuck.

When should I order?

As soon as you know the date and where the flowers should go. We deliver from tomorrow onwards, so placing your order a day or two before the service is wise.

Is it safe around cats?

No. It contains lilies, which are toxic to cats. If it is going to a home with a cat, keep it well out of reach, or have it sent to the funeral director instead.

Can the flowers go in water afterwards?

Yes. Because the stems are tied together, some families untie them after the service, trim the ends and put the flowers in a vase for a few more days.