Sympathy Flowers vs Funeral Flowers — What Should You Send?

When someone you care about loses a loved one, you want to express your condolences in a meaningful way. Flowers are one of the most thoughtful and comforting gestures you can make. But many people are unsure whether to send sympathy flowers or funeral flowers — and what the difference actually is. At Park Floral Funerals, we help families throughout the Bronx and Westchester, NY choose the right arrangement every day.

What Are Funeral Flowers?

Funeral flowers are arrangements sent specifically for the funeral service itself — casket sprays, standing sprays, heart sprays, and floral crosses. These are displayed at the funeral home during the wake or service and delivered directly to the funeral home.

What Are Sympathy Flowers?

Sympathy flowers are sent to express your condolences to the grieving family. They can be sent to the funeral home, to the family's home before or after the service, or even weeks later as continued support. Sympathy baskets, vase arrangements, and rose bouquets are popular choices.

Which Should You Send?

If you are close to the family and want to contribute to the service, send funeral flowers — a standing spray or casket arrangement — to the funeral home. If you want to personally support the family, a sympathy basket sent to their home is a warm and comforting gesture.

Can You Send Both?

Absolutely. Many people send a standing spray to the funeral home for the service and also send a sympathy basket to the family's home. Both are meaningful and deeply appreciated.

Order Sympathy and Funeral Flowers in the Bronx Today

Park Floral Funerals offers a full range of both funeral and sympathy flower arrangements, with free delivery to funeral homes throughout the Bronx and Westchester County, NY. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Browse our collection at parkfloralfunerals.com or call us at (718) 829-5688. We are honored to help you honor your loved one.