What Flowers to Send to a Funeral — A Simple Guide

When someone dies, most people freeze at the flower question. There's no wrong answer, but there is a simple framework — it comes down to your relationship to the family and where the flowers will be seen.

Immediate family

Casket flowers are traditionally provided by the immediate family — a casket spray for an open service, or a full casket blanket for a closed one. Children and grandchildren often send a standing heart or an inside-the-casket piece.

Extended family, friends, and coworkers

A standing spray on an easel is the classic choice for the funeral home chapel. Baskets and vased arrangements also work and have an advantage: the family can take them home afterward.

Sending on behalf of an office or church group? One larger standing spray with a shared card reads better than several small pieces.

When flowers aren't the right gift

If the obituary says 'in lieu of flowers,' honor it — send a green plant or a peace lily to the home instead, or make the requested donation and send a card. Some faith traditions also decline funeral flowers; when in doubt, a plant delivered to the house is always welcome.

Timing and delivery in Dalton

Funeral home pieces should arrive at least two hours before visitation begins. We deliver to every funeral home in Dalton and the surrounding Whitfield County area, and we confirm service times directly with the home so nothing arrives late.

Call us with the name of the deceased and the funeral home — we handle the rest.