Funeral Flowers for Husband: A Floral Tribute from His Wife
Choosing flowers for your husband's funeral is one of the last things you can do for him, and it should not feel like a test. This page sets out the types of funeral flowers a wife or partner most often chooses, and the meaning each one carries, so you can decide calmly. Every design is made by a local florist and delivered before the service.
The main funeral tribute on the coffin
As his wife, you would usually choose the main tribute that rests on top of the coffin, sometimes with your children. In the UK this is a coffin spray, double-ended, with flowers reaching towards both ends of the lid; in America the same design is called a casket spray. The Red and White Coffin Spray pairs crimson roses and red carnations with white lilies and chrysanthemums. The Blue and White Coffin Spray has blue delphinium, blue hydrangeas, white roses and chrysanthemums, and feels calm and fresh. The funeral director places it on the coffin before the service begins.
A wreath of roses for your husband
This circle of flowers is a symbol of love that has no end. The Husband Wreath is made only of roses: deep red roses with white spray roses. In the language of flowers, red roses symbolise love and passion, and white stands for peace and innocence, so together they convey love and respect, a sentiment that needs no words, in one simple funeral piece. It is a larger tribute, with prices from £115.49, and many wives choose it as their personal flowers alongside the coffin flowers from the children. If you would like something in deep reds with more variety, the Funeral Wreath for a Man mixes different flowers: carnation, chrysanthemum, rose and anemone, all in red.
Some shops sell funeral letters that spell HUSBAND, a single letter tribute, or artificial flowers and silk flower designs; we make fresh flowers only. His name, and yours, go on the card.
Choosing funeral flowers for husband in the colours he loved
There are no rules, and your preference is the best guide. Did he have a favourite colour, or a flower he grew in the garden? A hobby, a team he followed, or the blue of the sea he loved can all shape your flower choices. Some people think about funeral flower meanings too: red for love, white for peace, blue for calm and remembrance, and the white lily for purity. Traditional funeral flowers for a man are roses, carnations, chrysanthemums and lilies, often in red, white or blue, but you can choose whatever feels like him. Our pages of funeral flowers for a man and red and white funeral flowers show more floral arrangements to reflect the personality of the man you shared your life with.
Sheaves and posies from the rest of the family
Other close family usually send something smaller, and each family member can sign their own card. A sheaf is a bunch of flowers and foliage tied with a ribbon, with the stems on show; the Red Rose Funeral Sheaf mixes roses, germini and burgundy carnations with white waxflower, tied with a deep red ribbon. Posies are small and round, and the Funeral Posy for a Man of white roses and blue delphinium suits a grandchild who wants to send flowers for their grandad. Every design comes in three sizes, Standard, Preferred and Elegant; the larger sizes add more stems of the same flowers.
Your personal message on the card
Many wives find this the hardest part, because you want to express deep love and admiration in a line or two. You don't need a long verse; a few heartfelt words of affection are enough: "My love, my best friend. Until we meet again" or "Thank you for every year. Forever yours". A pet name, a line from your wedding or one of your shared memories adds a personal touch. Our guide on what to write on funeral flowers has more ideas.
Delivery before the service
Most families send the flowers to the funeral directors, who arrange them on or beside the coffin and take them to the church or crematorium. The flowers you send can also go to your home if the funeral leaves from there. Delivery runs Monday to Saturday, from tomorrow onwards, with no deliveries on Sundays or bank holidays, and not to AB10 postcodes. It is one charge of £12.49 per order to one address, added at checkout. If one bloom isn't available, the florist may use another of the same colour and style, of equal or greater value.
Questions about flowers for a husband's funeral
How much does the Husband Wreath cost?
It is £115.49 in Standard, £142.99 in Preferred and £170.49 in Elegant, plus £12.49 delivery per order.
What is a masculine flower for a man?
Many people choose roses, carnations or chrysanthemums in strong colours such as deep red, blue or white. But the best flower for a loved one is the one he liked.
Can I send flowers to his mum as well?
Yes. She will mourn her son too, and a bouquet, a basket, an arrangement or a plant from our sympathy flowers can go to her home with your condolence. Each address is a separate order with its own delivery charge.
