Funeral Flowers for Brother: A Floral Tribute from the Family
Losing a brother takes away someone who knew you all your life, and choosing his flowers can feel like too much to think about while you grieve. Here are the tributes families most often send for a brother, each crafted by a local florist and delivered before the funeral.
Which tribute suits a brother?
If he had no partner or children, his brothers and sisters often choose the main coffin flowers, the double-ended spray that rests along the lid. Some call it a casket spray, as they do in America. We have the Red and White Coffin Spray, with red roses, white lilies, white chrysanthemums and red carnations, and the Blue and White Coffin Spray of delphinium, hydrangea and white roses. A smaller single-ended design, the Funeral Spray for a Man in white with blue statice, can lie on the coffin, beside it or at the graveside.
A wreath is a circle that stands for eternal life, and it is a natural tribute for a brother from his siblings. The Brother Wreath is made with white carnations, blue iris, white daisies and blue lisianthus. For deeper colour, the Funeral Wreath for a Man is all in rich reds. A sheaf is simpler: a bunch of flowers and foliage tied with a ribbon, with the stems left showing. The Red Rose Funeral Sheaf lies flat and can go to the graveside afterwards.
Some shops sell funeral letters that spell BROTHER, a single letter for his initial, or heart-shaped designs; we don't make letters or hearts, and nothing artificial, only fresh flowers. His name on the card is just as personal.
Choosing colours that reflect him
There are no rules about colour, and it helps to choose flowers that reflect the man he was. Blue and white feels calm and fresh, and suits a brother who loved the sea, the outdoors or a team in blue. Red and white reads as love and respect, and white alone looks quiet and dignified; the white lily and the white chrysanthemum are classic funeral flowers for that reason. If he was cheerful and loud, something more colourful may feel right; if he had a favourite flower, a hobby or a sense of humour everyone knew, let that guide you. Flowers can express what is hard to say, and a tribute that feels like him matters more than any rule. See more in our funeral flowers for a man and blue and white funeral flowers.
One tribute from brothers and sisters
When a family member dies, the siblings often club together for one arrangement rather than several small ones. It spares everyone a decision at a hard time and puts all your names on one card. Every design comes in three sizes, Standard, Preferred and Elegant, and the larger sizes add more stems of the same flowers, so a shared tribute looks fuller without changing. Nephews, nieces and friends often send a posy of white roses and blue delphinium, which sits well beside it.
What to write on funeral flowers for a brother
Funeral flower messages do not need to be long. A few heartfelt words in your own voice convey more than any verse: "To my big brother, thank you for always looking out for me", or "Rest easy, bro. Love always". A nickname, a shared joke or the words he always used will personalise the card in a meaningful way and show the bond you had. If he had a faith, faith-based words may suit; if not, keep it simple. From a sister, a twin, or his mum and dad, sign it with the names he called you. Our guide on what to write on funeral flowers has more card messages to help you start.
Sending funeral flowers for brother to the funeral director
Most families send the flowers to the funeral director, who places them on or beside the coffin and takes them to the church, crematorium or another venue. You can also have them delivered to the family home if the funeral leaves from there. Florists deliver locally, Monday to Saturday, from tomorrow onwards, with no deliveries on Sundays or bank holidays; we cannot deliver to AB10 postcodes. Delivery is one charge of £12.49 per order to one address, added at checkout. Order once you know the date and choose a delivery day before the service.
Each florist buys fresh, seasonal flowers. Because of availability, they may swap a bloom for another of the same colour and style, of equal or greater value, so the tribute keeps its look.
Flowers for the wake or a memorial
The Red and White Funeral Flower Arrangement stands in its own container, so it can sit on a table at the wake or a later memorial and go home with the family. It is a thoughtful touch if you would like something to last beyond the day.
Questions about flowers for a brother's funeral
How much do funeral flowers for a brother cost?
Our posy starts from £49.50, sheaves from £49.49, the Brother Wreath from £60.49 and coffin sprays from £65.99, plus £12.49 delivery per order.
Is a wreath appropriate for a brother?
Yes. A wreath is one of the most common ways to honour a brother, and its circle is a symbol of remembrance and of a bond that doesn't end.
Can I send flowers after my brother's funeral?
Yes. Sending flowers to his partner or parents in the weeks after is a compassionate way to show you remember him too. Our sympathy flowers include a bouquet, a basket or a plant for the home.
Are blue and white flowers suitable for a brother?
They are one of the most popular choices for a man. Blue with white looks calm and strong on a spray, a wreath or a sheaf.
