Funeral Wreaths of Fresh Flowers
A wreath is one of the oldest ways to say goodbye to a loved one: a circle of fresh flowers that lies flat beside the coffin or at the graveside. Each design in our shop is made by a local florist and delivered before the service.
What a wreath means
The circular shape has no beginning and no end, so it has long been used to symbolise eternal life and the love that carries on after someone has gone. It is a quiet, traditional tribute that suits almost any service, religious or not, and it works well as a mark of remembrance from a family, a group of friends or colleagues. At a time of bereavement, it says a great deal without words.
Open ring and based designs
We make two kinds. An open ring has flowers all the way round, such as our White Funeral Wreath of white roses, carnations, spray chrysanthemums and waxflower. A based design is more formal: a ring of glossy laurel and moss with one cluster of flowers on top, which many people think of as the traditional wreath. Our White Based Wreath with Spray and Purple and White Based Wreath are made this way, and the flowers and foliage together give a classic, tailored look.
Choosing colours and flowers
White is calm and simple. Pink feels gentle and is often chosen for a mum or nan, as in our Pink and Lilac Funeral Wreath. Yellow is bright and warm, and purple and lilac are soft, thoughtful colours. When you are choosing flowers, think of a favourite colour or something they grew in the garden. A carnation or a chrysanthemum holds its shape for days, while a rose adds a softer finish. Our florists arrange each one with seasonal flowers, so if a stem is short on availability they use another of the same colour and style, of equal or greater value.
Funeral wreath sizes and prices
Most designs come in three sizes: Standard, Preferred and Elegant. The larger sizes use more stems of the same flowers, so the arrangement stays the same but looks fuller. Open rings start from £60.49, based designs from £71.49, and the Mum Funeral Wreath of pink roses and spray roses from £115.49.
A tribute for someone special
Some families like the flowers to feel personal. We have designs for a dad, a grandad, a nan and a man in deeper reds. You can personalise any of them with your own personal message on the card. We don't make letter tributes, hearts or artificial flowers; every piece is real flowers. If you would rather send something with a ribbon and the stems on show, look at our sheaves.
Ordering and delivery
Choose a design and size, write your card, and give us the address of the funeral director, the church or the family home. Delivery is one charge of £12.49 per order to one address, added at checkout. A local florist makes it and delivers it by hand, Monday to Saturday, from tomorrow onwards, whether the funeral is in London or a small village. We can't deliver on Sundays, bank holidays or to AB10 postcodes.
Questions about wreaths
How long does a funeral wreath last?
The flowers usually look their best for around a week, a little longer in cool weather and a little less in strong sun.
What is the difference between funeral flowers and sympathy flowers?
Funeral flowers, such as a wreath or a coffin spray, go to the service. Sympathy flowers, like a bouquet or a plant, are sent to the family's home. See our sympathy flowers for those.
Who usually sends a wreath?
Anyone can. Close family often choose a wreath or a spray, while friends, neighbours and colleagues often send a wreath, a sheaf or a posy.
What do you write on the card?
A few honest words are enough, such as a name and "with love". Our guide on what to write on funeral flowers has more ideas.
When should I order?
Order at least a day before the funeral, and earlier if you can. We deliver from tomorrow onwards, Monday to Saturday.
Where can I find cheaper floral tributes?
Our cheap funeral flowers page shows our lower-priced designs, including sheaves and sprays.
