Funeral & Sympathy Flowers (2024)

FAQs

How do you respond to sympathy flowers? ›

“Your flowers brought light into a very difficult time. Thank you for your love and support through everything.” “Thank you for the gorgeous arrangement. They were so thoughtful and we feel so grateful to have you in our lives.”

Sympathy flowers always go to the home of the deceased person's family. If you're sending sympathy flowers to the family of the decedent, think about arrangements that are suitable for accent tables, mantlepieces, or to use as centerpieces.

A simple “thank you” works. Other short phrases you can say are, “I appreciate it,” or “That's very kind.” If the other person knew the deceased and is grieving too, you can acknowledge that by also responding, “This must be hard for you, too.”

For Sending Cards

It was sincerely appreciated. Thank you for the card you sent for ____'s funeral and your kind thoughts and words you sent with it. Your card was very kind and appreciated. It is nice to know that we have your support during this hard time.

Short condolence messages

“May you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you.” “We hope you know we are by your side during this time of sorrow.” “Sending you strength today and peace in all the days ahead.” “Wishing you peace and comfort in these difficult days.”

Thinking of you and wishing you moments of peace and comfort as you remember someone who was so close to you. We're so very sorry for your loss. Our family will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers. My heart goes out to you for the loss of your dear friend.

 The name of the deceased or the person taking receipt of the delivery.  The date and time of the funeral.  A card message to be sent with your tribute.

Price Range for Different Arrangements

Simple arrangements, such as bouquets or sprays, usually start around $50 to $100.

The lily is the flower most commonly associated with bereavement, specifically when it's white in color. White lilies symbolize innocence, the rebirth of the soul, and purity. Additionally, the Oriental lily signifies sympathy, and the stargazer lily symbolizes eternal life.

What is a short quote for a funeral card? ›

Funeral Flower Messages

“[Name] lives on in all of our memories, and they'll always be a part of our hearts.” “Gone but never forgotten. [Name] will live on within our hearts.” “[Name] will truly be missed.

-"Dear [Name], Your kind words in the sympathy card provided great comfort to me. Thank you for your thoughtfulness." -"Dear [Name], The gift you sent was not only beautiful but also brought some joy during this challenging time. Thank you for your kindness."

If the person expressed their condolences verbally, then just reply with a simple thank you. At a time like that, there is no need for many words. If you need to write a card, I suggest something simple like : “Thank you for remembering me/us in my/our time of grief.”

If the condolence was delivered to you face-to-face, the best way to reply is with a simple “thank you” or “I appreciate that”. You may not feel ready to hold a long conversation, which is perfectly fine.

While it is not necessary to mail a formal thank you note to each and every person who attended the funeral or sent a card, it is considerate to recognize those who have done the following: Sent flowers or sympathy gifts to the visitation, service, or family home.