Funerals
As recommended florist to Moody’s Funeral Directors, Woodlands Burial Ground and A.V Ridout Funeral Directors, we welcome many families to come along and discuss with us your ideas as we guide you through our selection books.
We also deliver to other local funeral directors in the area including Moodys – New Milton and Highcliffe, Colin Hayley & Tappers – New Milton, Highcliffe and Christchurch, Co-operative – New Milton and Christchurch, Miller Brothers in Christchurch.
All funeral times are checked by us to ensure a correct delivery time made (usually 2 hours prior to the funeral).
Funeral Flowers Card Messages: What to Write
We have compiled a short list funeral card messages we think are just lovely; from the heartfelt to the funny, from the poetic to the poignant, we hope you find something within these funeral card messages to inspire you. We hope these will help you find your own way of saying goodbye or to simply help to make sense right now of how you feel:
- Gone but not forgotten
- Forever in my heart you’ll stay. Loved and remembered everyday
- I know you are in better hands now but I still wish you were in mine
- Our hearts are filled with sorrow.
- Though our days together are over I will remember you always with love
- God took you in his loving arms. He saw you needed rest. His garden must be beautiful for He only takes the best
- A simple wish that you were here.
- Treasured memories
- Till we meet again
- Memories of you will never die nor will they fade as time goes by
- So dearly loved. So sadly missed. God Bless
- We’ll always love and miss you so much
- God saw you getting weary, so he did what he thought best, He put his arms around you and whispered come and rest.
- If tears could build a staircase and memories make a lane, I’d walk straight up to heaven and bring you back again
- The sorrow we feel no words can explain. The ache in our hearts will always remain
- To me you were so special. Someone good and true. Never will I forget you, I thought the world of you
- You were always the most beautiful flower in the garden.
- Always in my heart
- Although we are far away we will hold you close in our thoughts and in our hearts today and always
- Goodnight and God bless
- You will live on in our hearts
- I wish I’d been there to hold your hand
- See you on the other side
- There is one star in the sky tonight brighter than all the rest combined
- My friend you are a leaving. It’s time for you to go. Your friendship was a blessing and I will miss you so
- You always remembered us – we will never forget you.
- Rest in peace
- We miss you
- Death may leave a heartache no one can heal but love leaves a memory that no one can steal.
Why Funeral Flowers Are Important
A symbol of love, respect, admiration and appreciation for the departed, funeral flowers are a final opportunity to share some loving words and kind sentiments on the day of the funeral. These words shared with the funeral flowers are very important to the grieving process; the ability to share one more memory of a good time, an inside joke or to use a family nickname can encourage hope and happy remembrances as an opportunity to say to the departed one last time why they were so special to you.
What type of Tribute should I send?
Choosing the right flowers for a funeral is often dictated by ones relationship to the recently deceased or bereaved. Our guide to Funeral Flowers provides an insight and guidance to help you choose the correct item for the occasion. In some cases a theme for the funeral flowers may be requested, such as a colour scheme or perhaps a specific variety of flower, it may be advisable to check with the family so that you can select a Tribute item accordingly.
Casket Sprays or Funeral Crosses are usually selected by close family members or by those undertaking the preliminary funeral arrangements.
Our Funeral Tributes
The Funeral Tributes range caters for a wide variety of colour themes and floral schemes across a range of different funeral Tributes and should cater to every requirement and budget. There are many types of Funeral and Sympathy flowers to choose from.
Choosing the correct Tribute can be a daunting prospect; this guide aims to provide some insight into the different types of funeral flowers and Tributes that are available from flowers for funerals. Our dedicated team are on hand if you need further advice by simply calling 01425 278811.
Posies & Baskets
Posies and Baskets come in a versatile variety of traditional and contemporary designs and can be sent directly to a funeral or sent as a tribute gift to a bereaved family. The ‘Posy’ is traditionally circular in shape allowing both flowers and foliage to be displayed perfectly from all angles.
Funeral Spray
Funeral Sprays are a popular tribute expressing sympathy. Traditionally sprays come in both single ended and double ended designs. Double ended Sprays sometimes referred to as Casket Sprays are often used to adorn a Casket with great splendour. Funeral Sprays are available in a wide range of styles, colours and sizes designed to suit your specific requirements.
Sheaves
Hand tied Sheaves, also referred to as a ‘Tied Sheaf’ are perfect for sending direct to a funeral and can be sent to a home address after a funeral a fitting alternative to the regular cellophane wrapped bouquet.
Wreaths
Floral wreaths are probably the best known of funeral and sympathy tributes, their ornate circular design is extremely versatile and are perfect for sending direct to a funeral as a mark of respect. Available in both contemporary and traditional designs, our wreaths come in a wide variety of styles, colours and sizes.
Coffin Tributes
Casket Sprays sometimes referred to as Double Ended Sprays are designed to adorn Coffins and Caskets. Casket Sprays are usually chosen by close family or the person who is liaising with the funeral directors regarding the funeral arrangements. Our Casket Sprays are available in a wide range of styles, colours and sizes designed to suit your specific requirements.
Hearts
Sending a floral heart tribute to a funeral makes a deeply personal statement and is indicative of the love and compassion felt by immediate family or the closely bereaved. Our beautiful range of heart designs come in a tasteful variety of shapes, colours and sizes.
Funeral Crosses
Funeral Crosses are often the primary tribute at a funeral and represent extremely personal sentiments and feelings. These tributes are typically chosen by immediate family or close friends. Our Funeral Crosses are available in a variety of beautiful colours, shapes and sizes that will suit most budgets.
Special Tributes
Touching reflections of the deceased evoked through flowers, a simple gesture of love and remembrance.
