Knowing what to write on funeral flowers can seem almost imposible. How can you find the right words to write on a card, to express your grief and how much the person that has died meant to you? Funeral flowers and wreaths are some of the most popular ways to express your grief and sorrow and in this guide to funeral wreaths and flowers, you will find some examples of what to write on a wreath or sympathy bouquet.
Sending funeral flowers is a thoughtful way of expressing your grief when somebody has died. It is a mark of love, appreciation and respect and is an opportunity to share sympathetic words with the family or a loved one.
Funeral wreaths
Symbolising eternity and continuity, a funeral wreath is one of the most popular types of floral tributes for a funeral.
Their history dates back to ancient Greek and Roman times when hand woven wreaths were fashioned out of twigs, leaves, flowers and berries and worn as a headdress.
With evergreen foliage including laurel and ivy, wreaths also have religious significance as they can symbolise eternal life and victory over death.
What to write as a funeral wreath or flower message
A funeral wreath is usually accompanied by a short, but meaningful message that expresses sympathy and sorrow.
The card that accompanies your tribute need only to have a few kind and thoughtful words to express your condolences.
Here are a few examples of short messages to write on funeral wreaths or flowers.
• Forever in our hearts
• With love and memories
• Forever missed, but never forgotten
• With our deepest sympathy
• Till we meet again
• Remembered always
• Dearly loved and dearly missed
• In loving memory
• You will be loved and remembered forever
• With you in sorrow
What do you write on a card for funeral flowers?
Whether you will be attending the funeral or are sending a floral tribute with your regrets, you’ll want to make sure that your message is simple, heartfelt and meaningful.
Even if you didn’t know the person who died very well, a well-thought out message accompanying your funeral flowers goes a long way in conveying your sympathy and grief.
What do you write on funeral flowers cards for different family members?
To help you express what to say, we have created a list of examples of funeral flower messages to help you tailor-make a funeral flower card message for different family members.
We hope these words will help you remember your loved one’s life and inspire you to create a heartfelt and personal message of your own which reflects your loved one and your relationship with them.
Other tributes
Some families will ask for charitable donations instead of flowers. This will usually be stated in any newspaper obituary notices regarding the funeral or on a Funeral Guide obituary. If you are not sure, you can contact the funeral directors directly and they will able to tell you what to do.
It is now becoming more popular for balloon tributes to be included in funerals. They are seen as a celebration of life more than a mourning of the death. Generally, it is advised to ask a family member before buying a balloon tribute, as it may not be fitting with the funeral theme.
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