Understanding Funeral Flowers: A Guide to Funeral Tributes
Saying goodbye to someone you love is never easy, and choosing the right flowers can feel like an important part of that farewell. At The Flower Den, we understand just how much these sympathy flowers mean as a way to celebrate a life, offering comfort while reflecting the personality, memories and spirit of someone special. We are honoured to create thoughtful and beautiful funeral tributes for families across South Wales.
We take the time to understand your wishes, designing natural, garden-inspired tributes with relaxed styling and soft textures. Wherever possible, we love to include a favourite flower or meaningful detail to create a truly personal farewell.
We know that choosing funeral flowers can feel overwhelming at an already difficult time. Whether you’re arranging flowers for a loved one’s service or sending a tribute to express your sympathy, we’ve put together this guide to help explain the different types of funeral flowers and tributes available.
Casket Spray
A coffin spray, also known as a casket spray, is often the main floral tribute at a funeral. It is traditionally chosen by the immediate family and is placed on top of the coffin, accompanying it throughout the funeral service.
There are two classic styles to choose from: single-ended, which is a teardrop shape, rounded at one end and tapers to a point, and double-ended, which is pointed at both ends, rounding in the middle. They are available in a range of sizes to suit different coffins and budgets, and we’re always happy to help you choose the most appropriate option.
Each casket spray is carefully made using beautiful seasonal flowers and can be tailored to reflect the personality, favourite colours or favourite flowers of your loved one.
Tied Sheaf
A tied sheaf is a natural, hand-tied bouquet designed to be laid flat, making it a thoughtful and versatile funeral tribute. The flowers are arranged to be viewed from the front, making it suitable for placing on top of a coffin, at a graveside or alongside a memorial.
As tied sheafs are not arranged in water, they are often taken home by family members after the service, although they can also be left at the graveside. They are a popular choice for family, friends and colleagues wishing to pay their respects.
A tied sheaf is plastic-free and fully biodegradable, making it a suitable option for a woodland burial service where natural materials are preferred.
Tied sheafs are available in a range of sizes, colours and flower choices.
Round Posy
A posy is a classic, circular funeral tribute, designed with a rounded, domed shape that looks beautiful from every angle.
Posies are a thoughtful choice for friends, neighbours, colleagues and extended family members wishing to pay their respects. They can be delivered directly to the funeral director for the service or sent to the family as a gesture of sympathy and remembrance.
Available in a range of sizes, colours and flower choices to reflect the life and personality of your loved one.
Wreath
A funeral wreath is one of the most traditional and well-loved funeral tributes. Its circular shape is often seen as a symbol of eternal life, remembrance and enduring love.
Wreaths are a thoughtful choice for close family, friends and colleagues and are suitable for display during the funeral service or at the graveside. Each wreath can be personalised with your choice of colours and flowers, and is thoughtfully handcrafted with care and compassion.
Heart
A heart tribute is a timeless and meaningful funeral arrangement, often chosen by close family members as a symbol of love and remembrance. Available in a range of sizes, each tribute can be personalised with your choice of flowers, colours and ribbons to create a truly personal farewell.
Letters
Some families choose a more personalised floral tribute, such as letter tributes spelling out ‘Mum’, ‘Dad’, ‘Nan’ or another meaningful name or words. These designs are a meaningful and memorable floral tribute and are often chosen by close family members.
Letter tributes are typically displayed on or alongside the coffin during the funeral service and can be fully personalised with your choice of flowers, colours and ribbon edging. Letter tributes are priced per letter, with the overall cost depending on the flowers requested.
Single Stems
Single stems provide a simple and meaningful way to say a final goodbye. As an alternative to the traditional gesture of throwing earth onto the coffin, many mourners now choose to place a single flower as a quiet act of remembrance during the service.
White roses are the most traditional choice, but you may choose any flower that holds a special meaning or reflects the personality of your loved one.
We’re always here to help.
We understand that choosing funeral flowers can feel overwhelming. If you’d like to talk through your requirements or need help choosing the most appropriate tribute, please call us on 01633 920420 or email us at theflowerdencompany@gmail.com, or pop into our Caerleon shop.
