Funeral Standing Baskets

Funeral standing baskets raise a full sympathy arrangement on a tall stand, so it can be seen across a chapel or funeral home. All eight belong to our Heartfelt Sympathies line, each made by hand by a local florist close to the service.

The design stays the same while the colors change, so it's easy to follow a family's wishes. The guide compares the eight colors and the sizes.

Choosing funeral standing baskets

Standing basket, floor basket or spray

A standing basket sits higher than a funeral floor basket, which usually rests lower beside the casket, so it holds its place at the front of a chapel even when the room fills with tributes. It's often rounder and fuller than a standing spray, which usually fans out on an easel. Seven of these baskets come in Small, Medium, Large and Extra Large, and the pastel version comes in three sizes. Larger sizes suit a big church or a gift from a whole team.

Eight colors in one design

The Heartfelt Sympathies line covers most color requests. The Heartfelt Sympathies White Funeral Standing Basket mixes roses, chrysanthemums, daisies, carnations and lilies, a traditional choice for many faiths. Blue and white or lavender and white feel calm, pink and white often honors a mother or grandmother, and red and white carries more warmth. The original Heartfelt Sympathies Standing Basket uses sunflowers, lilies and roses for someone known for their energy. For a veteran, the red, white and blue version can stand beside a flag-draped casket, and our patriotic sympathy flowers offer more pieces in those colors.

Standing basket questions

What is a funeral standing basket?

It's a basket arrangement mounted on a tall stand, so the flowers sit well above the floor instead of beside it. Standing baskets usually go near the casket or urn, or at the front of the room, and they're a common tribute from extended family, friends and coworkers.

What size standing basket should I choose?

Think about the room and who is sending it. Small or Medium suits a modest funeral home chapel or a gift from one person. Large or Extra Large fills more space in a church and works well when a team or several relatives go in together.

Which color standing basket is right for a funeral?

White suits almost any faith and tradition and is widely linked with peace. Many families also welcome the person's favorite color. If you're unsure, read the obituary or call the funeral home to ask whether the family mentioned a palette, then pick from the eight versions here.