White Sympathy Bouquet of Fresh Flowers

The white blooms in this bouquet

The bouquet brings together a gentle variety of shapes: white roses lead the design, with lisianthus and spray roses around them and eucalyptus for its soft grey-green leaves. Lisianthus has ruffled petals that look a little like a rose, so the flowers blend beautifully, and the eucalyptus adds a fresh scent. The florist checks every bloom, ties the stems by hand, wraps the bouquet in ivory paper and finishes it with a sage ribbon. The family only needs to place it in a vase of fresh water and display it somewhere bright but out of direct sun; there is nothing to arrange. Trimming the stems and changing the water every few days helps it last.

Why send a white sympathy bouquet

White flowers are traditional after a bereavement, standing for peace, pure love and remembrance, and a white rose can convey respect without any words. They are a safe choice when you don't know the family's taste, because white flowers suit any room and sit well beside other cards and flowers. Sending flowers is an expression of compassion the family will see every day, and a thoughtful way to honour the memory of the person who has died.

Many pale floral arrangements are built around white lilies, oriental lilies or white carnations; this one isn't. Every part of the lily is toxic to cats, and the pollen can stain, so a bouquet of roses and lisianthus is a kinder choice if the family has a cat. If you would like lilies for the funeral itself, see our white funeral flowers.

Choosing a suitable size

Standard is £43.99, Preferred is £54.99 and Elegant, the large size, is £65.99. The larger sizes add more stems of the same flowers, so the bouquet keeps the same design and looks fuller. Delivery is £12.49 per order, added at checkout. The Lilac Sympathy Bouquet is the same tied style in lilac shades, at the same prices.

Sending your condolences to the family home

A local florist near the family makes the bouquet from fresh flowers and delivers it to the door, across the UK. Delivery runs Monday to Saturday, from tomorrow onwards; we don't deliver on Sundays or bank holidays, and we cannot deliver to AB10 postcodes. Your condolence message goes on a card with the flowers. If one of the flowers isn't available that week, the florist may use a seasonal flower of the same colour and style, of equal or greater value.

Questions about sending white sympathy flowers

Is a bouquet suitable for a funeral?

A bouquet is a comforting gift for the family's home rather than a floral tribute for the coffin. For the service, choose a spray, wreath or sheaf, or see more sympathy bouquets for the home. If the family would prefer flowers already in a container, the White and Green Sympathy Flowers is a floral arrangement that needs no vase.

What colour roses express sympathy?

White roses are the classic flower for sympathy and remembrance. Soft pink and lilac roses are gentle too, while red roses usually say romantic love and suit a partner's farewell.

What should I write on the card?

Short and sincere is best, for example “We send heartfelt condolences and all our love”. Our guide on what to write on funeral flowers has more ideas.