This article about how to choose funeral flowers is provided by Sydney Coffins. Sydney Coffins is a memorial product and funeral provider in Australia, specialising in unique and personalised coffins, caskets and funerals.

Most funerals have flowers present on top of the casket or coffin. Both the family of the deceased and other people will often buy flowers for the occasion.

Who will arrange the flowers for the funeral?

You have many options when it comes to arranging the flowers for the funeral.

– You can purchase the flowers yourself from your local florist or seek a florist online.

– The funeral home can arrange the purchase of flowers for you

–  Sydney Coffins offers package prices. Where we have already carefully selected flowers which specifically match our products at a lower price when purchased together.

What type of funeral flowers should l choose?

Funeral flowers often include:

– Flower Casket sprays – A bunch of flowers with cover the shape of a casket or coffin.

– Standing sprays – A spray of flowers displayed on a stand beside the casket or coffin. They are often in the form of a bouquet, wreath, hearts, crosses

– Bouquets

– Funeral Flower Baskets

– Flower Vases

Who will arrange the flowers for the funeral?

You have many options when it comes to arranging the flowers for the funeral.

– You can purchase the flowers yourself from your local florist or seek a florist online.

– The funeral home can arrange the purchase of flowers for you.

–  Sydney Coffins offers package prices. Where we have already carefully selected flowers which specifically match our products at a lower price when purchased together.

Funeral flower costs

The price of flowers depends on the type and number of flowers arrangments you will be buying.

Funeral flowers can be very expensive so it is worthwhile to shop around as you would for any other thing you would purchase. Prices can vary greatly from shop to shop.

Average funeral flower prices are listed below:

Casket sprays – $150 – $1,500

Standing sprays – $150 – $800

Bouquets – $100 – $500

Funeral flowers and religion

Certain religions do not support the flowers being at the funeral. For example, Judaism does not support flowers being present at a funeral. If you are unsure about the religious and cultural etiquette at a funeral it is best to contact a religious representative.

What happens to the flowers after the service?

– You can take the flowers home

– Other guests take the flowers home

– They remain in the care of the funeral home or event location.

– The flowers are taken to the final resting place such as the burial site.

Should l thank people for purchasing flowers?

As funeral flowers are not cheap it is always appropriate for the family of the deceased to send a thankyou note to those who purchased flowers for the funeral. Most flowers that are purchased come with a note which displays the sender.