Funeral Hearts

A heart funeral arrangement tells everyone at the service how deeply the person was loved. Choose from 18 hearts, open, solid or broken, in red roses, soft pinks, white or blue, each shaped by hand by a florist near the funeral home.

Hearts are usually sent by the people closest to the person, and the shape you pick says something too. The guide below explains open, solid and broken hearts, what the colors mean and who sends one.

How to choose a heart funeral arrangement

Open, solid and broken hearts

An open heart outlines the shape in flowers and leaves the center empty, a quiet symbol of love that continues. The Always Remember Floral Heart Tribute comes in six open versions, from pastel to red rose and lily. A solid heart is covered edge to edge: Standing Red Rose Bleeding Heart is all red roses, and Red Solid Heart with White Roses lays a sash of white roses across red carnations. The Signature Collection Broken Heart Set Piece leaves one side empty on purpose, often chosen to show the gap a loss leaves behind. Sunshine Sentiments Together Forever Hearts sets two hearts side by side, a fitting tribute from a spouse or partner.

What the colors say

Red is the most traditional color for a funeral heart and is often linked with deep love and devotion; 10 of the 18 hearts here include it. Pink suggests grace and admiration and often honors a mother or grandmother, as in Love's Garden Deluxe Heart Piece with its light pink ribbon banner. White, as in White Mixed Flower Solid Standing Heart, is tied to peace, and blue and white feels calm. Roses appear in 16 of the 18 designs. Our red and white sympathy flowers show more pieces in that classic pairing.

Who sends funeral hearts

A heart usually comes from a spouse, children, parents or grandchildren, though close friends, coworkers and organizations send them too. It often stands near the casket or the guest book, close to the casket spray from the immediate family. For the loss of a baby, Open Heart Wreath - Infant holds a small angel bear inside an open heart of carnations and poms. Every heart here comes in three sizes, so a group can choose a larger one together.

Funeral heart questions

What does a heart-shaped funeral arrangement mean?

A heart says the person was deeply loved, which is why it's often sent by those closest to them. An open heart suggests love that goes on, a solid heart a love that was whole, and a broken heart the loss the family now carries.

What color heart is best for a funeral?

Red roses are the classic choice for a spouse or parent. Pink and white often honor a mother, grandmother or sister, and white suits almost any service. If the person had a favorite color, use it; the Signature Collection Heart with Spray lets you pick red, white, pink or yellow roses for the spray.

What do you write on a funeral heart card?

Something short and personal works best, signed with full names. A spouse might write "My heart is always with you, love Maria." Children might write "We miss you every day, Dad. Love, Anna, Chris and the grandkids." Add your words at checkout and they come on a card with the heart.

Are funeral hearts appropriate for a memorial service?

Yes. A heart works at a funeral, a memorial without a casket or a celebration of life, and it can stand near a photo or an urn. For a cremation service, our urn flowers include wreaths and settings that circle the urn.