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A Guide to Sympathy & Funeral Flowers

Are There Specific Funeral Flowers? 

If you’re sending funeral flowers in Australia, white flowers are a beautiful choice. Symbolising remembrance and new beginnings, white blooms are the perfect condolence flowers to send during times of bereavement.

White lilies are considered the traditional funeral flower. Many believe that the Virgin Mary’s tomb was covered with lilies at the time of her death, though the use of lilies during funerals isn’t an exclusively Christian tradition.

Other suitable funeral flowers include:

White roses, which symbolise purity and innocence. White peace lilies, which represent peace, prosperity and the peaceful resting of a departed soul.White chrysanthemums, which symbolise sympathy. White orchids, which represent love and affection.White carnations, which are often found in funeral wreaths. 

When Can I Have My Funeral Flowers Delivered? 

If you’re seeking a funeral flower delivery, we’re here to make the process as seamless as possible. 

Our range of funeral flower bouquets can be ordered for same-day delivery to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide Metro areas, and for those unexpected moments.

Alternatively, if you are ordering ahead of time, you can prebook for any future delivery date.  

A note to remember when sending funeral flowers with Floraly — we aim to send all of our flowers in bud, so that they stay fresh for as long as possible. 

If you are ordering flowers for a funeral, keep in mind that they may be in-bud on the day of their delivery (this is especially true for lilies). We recommend getting your funeral flowers delivered a few days before laying your loved one to rest to ensure they are fully bloomed. 

What Flowers Go in a Sympathy Bouquet?

If you are sending a sympathy bouquet for someone who has experienced loss or been unwell, native flowers are a wonderful choice. They’re long-lasting, and their rustic, understated beauty will help bring comfort. If your recipient is in hospital, consider sending dried flowers, as they’re unscented and won’t wilt.

If your goal is to cheer someone up or to say you’re sorry, we’d recommend sending a more colourful bouquet. Yellow flowers convey friendship, while pink flowers are a symbol of love. Both colours are also known to symbolise happiness, making them the perfect sympathy flowers to brighten up their day.

How Can I Send Sympathy Flowers from Floraly?

Our selection of sympathy flowers can be ordered online for delivery to the following locations in Australia: 

• Sydney Metro
• Melbourne Metro
• New South Wales
• Victoria
• Queensland
• ACT
• Northern Territory
• South Australia

To order your sympathy bouquet, first select one of our beautiful arrangements. When choosing your flowers, you can select the size of your bouquet and opt for it to be sent in our signature letterbox style or arranged in a lovely vase. Please note that our letterbox flowers do not come arranged by our florists; they are intended to be arranged by the recipient.

Once you have made your selection, you can add your bouquet to cart. You will then be prompted to input the delivery postcode and date. You can prebook a delivery ahead of time, with next-day delivery available in most cases. Same-day delivery is also available on selected bouquets for Sydney and Metro Melbourne. 

You will also have the opportunity to add a sympathy message to accompany your flowers, as we include a free printed card with all orders. You can write your card message on the cart message before proceeding to checkout.  Finally, simply follow the checkout prompts to place your order.

If you have any questions about your sympathy flowers delivery, we are here to help. Contact our team today and we will be happy to assist you.