Funeral Flowers for Uncle: A Tribute and a Message from the Family
An uncle is often the relative who made you laugh, taught you something or simply turned up. Here are the tributes nieces, nephews and the wider family most often choose for him, each made by a local florist and delivered before the service.
Choosing funeral flowers for uncle
The coffin flowers usually come from his partner or children, so nieces and nephews tend to send something smaller. Our uncle tribute, the Uncle Wreath, is a rich ring of burgundy roses, deep red carnations, bronze and green chrysanthemums and orange alstroemeria. For something more classic, the Funeral Wreath for a Man is all in deep reds. The Blue and White Funeral Sheaf is tied with a navy ribbon and shows its stems, and a posy of white roses and blue delphinium is a small, gentle floral offering. If he had no children, the family may choose one of our double-ended flower sprays for the lid of the coffin; see our coffin sprays.
We don't make letter tributes that spell out a title, but his name on the card is just as personal.
Colours and style
Think about the man he was and the things you relate to him. Bronze, orange and burgundy feel earthy; a red rose with a pale chrysanthemum is the traditional pairing; blue feels calm. If he loved his garden, a team or one colour, let that guide you, or pick a design matching the flowers his mum, dad or partner have chosen. Our pages of funeral flowers for a man and funeral flowers for dad show every arrangement available, each in three sizes.
What to write on the card
Knowing what to write is often the hardest part. Keep it simple: a simple message in your own words can express more than a long verse. "Thank you for the laughs. We'll miss you" or "Forever in our thoughts, love from all your nieces and nephews" are heartfelt and warm. Most people address it to the deceased; a funeral flower message of condolence to his children or a parent is fine too. Sharing a memory, or finishing with the name he called you, makes the note individual. For more message examples, see our guide on what to write on funeral flowers.
Delivery to the funeral director
Most families send the flowers to the funeral director, who will display them with dignity on or beside the coffin and take them to the church or crematorium. Give us their address and the date when you place your order, and the florist will deliver there; contact them first if you're unsure where the service will be. Our florists offer local delivery Monday to Saturday, from tomorrow onwards, not on Sundays, bank holidays or to AB10 postcodes, for £12.49 per address. Due to the seasonal availability of flowers, the florist may use a bloom similar in style and colour, of equal quality and value, if one isn't in stock.
Questions about flowers for his funeral
How much do they cost?
Our posy starts from £49.50, sheaves from £49.49 and the Uncle Wreath from £60.49, plus £12.49 delivery per order.
Should I send flowers to his home as well?
It is a kind thought, and a gesture his family will notice. Our sympathy flowers, such as a bouquet or basket for the house, show those closest to him you are thinking of them in their grief.
How long should the message be?
One to three short lines is plenty. A few true words are what people remember.
