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Quick answer: White and cream flowers are the most common choice for sympathy flowers in Ireland. Lilies, roses and chrysanthemums are all appropriate. You can send either to the family home or to the funeral home directly. Our Tranquility bouquet is our most requested for bereavement and you can see it here: theflowerfactory.ie/collections/featured/products/tranquility-sympathy-flowers
Most people want to do something when someone they know loses a loved one. Flowers are often of the most natural way to reach out, but it does raise questions. Where do you send them? What flowers are deemed appropriate? What do you write on the card.?
White and cream are the standard for a reason. Lilies, roses, chrysanthemums and freesia in those tones suit bereavements well and work across different funeral and religious traditions.If you knew the person or family well and think they would have appreciated a bit of colour, pale pink or soft lavender is fine. Bright reds, bold oranges and tropical arrangements are best avoided. They read as celebratory, which is not what you want here.
One practical thing worth knowing. Heavily scented flowers in a small room can be a overwhelming If you are sending them to a home rather than a church or funeral home, it is worth bearing in mind.
Sending flowers to the home is more personal, they can provide genuine comfort in the days following bereavement and if you are close to the family this is usually the better option. Sending to the funeral home means the flowers will be present at the removal or service, which works well if you cannot attend or if you are sending on behalf of a group.
Irish funerals move fast. The removal is usually within two or three days of the death, and the funeral follows close behind. If you want your flowers to be there for any of that, order the same day you hear. If you miss the first few days, send the flowers either way. The funeral itself is usually not the hardest part. The house is full, people are in and out, there is food on the counter and somebody always putting on tea. It is the week after that tends to flatten people. Everyone goes back to work, the phone stops ringing, and the family is on their own with it. Flowers arriving then often mean more than anything that came in the rush.
Keep it short. Most people overthink this and end up writing nothing, which is worse than something simple. Any of these work:
Using the name of the person who died makes a difference. It shows you are thinking about them specifically.
As well as bouquets, we can arrange wreaths and sprays for those who need a more formal tribute.
A wreath is a circular arrangement, usually placed at the graveside or displayed at the funeral home. It tends to be chosen by immediate family or close friends who want something more structured than a hand-tied bouquet. A spray is a flat arrangement that sits on top of the coffin and is the most visible tribute during the service itself. Both are typically done in white and cream, though softer colours can be included if that feels more fitting.
Wreaths and sprays take a little more lead time than a standard bouquet, so if you need one please get in touch directly rather than ordering online. We can talk through what you need and make sure everything is ready. You can see our full sympathy range here: theflowerfactory.ie/collections/sympathy-bouquets
Same-day delivery in Dublin for orders before 1pm. Next-day nationwide. A personalised card is included with every order. If you are not sure what to choose, get in touch and we will help. More of our bouquets can be seen here: https://theflowerfactory.ie/
