Funeral Wreaths

A funeral wreath is a ring of flowers set on an easel at the service, a long-standing way to honor a life. These 12 sympathy wreaths, from all-white chrysanthemums to a square frame with room for a photo, are each made by hand by a florist local to the funeral home.

The circle carries its own meaning, so a wreath says a lot without words. The guide below explains that meaning, compares the colors, and helps you pick a size.

How to choose a funeral wreath

What a funeral wreath means

A ring has no beginning and no end, so a wreath is traditionally linked with eternal life and a love that carries on. Most wreaths stand on an easel near the casket, the urn or the entrance, where guests see them as they arrive. Family members, friends and organizations all send funeral wreaths, and one is a common choice from a church group or a company. If the service centers on faith, a funeral cross is another traditional shape, and for someone the family remembers with deep love, consider a funeral heart.

Choosing colors for a sympathy wreath

White is the classic floral tribute. The All White Funeral Wreath rings chrysanthemums, roses and daisies with greenery, and the Serenity Wreath keeps to bright white blossoms. Blue and white feels calm in the Serene Blessings Standing Wreath. Pinks and lavender fill the Gift of Warmth Wreath and the Graceful Wreath, and the Love's Garden Deluxe Wreath pairs pink carnations with hot pink roses. Yellow carnations and daisies give the Golden Remembrance Wreath its warmth, and the Grateful Tribute Wreath sweeps red roses and gerbera daisies across white chrysanthemums. On the Signature Collection Wreath, you can ask for red, white, pink or yellow roses for the spray, subject to availability.

A wreath with room for a photo

The Sentimental Solace Wreath in blue and white is square, with an opening at the center for a favorite picture, and it arrives on its own easel. Slip the photo in at the service, and the family can take the frame home afterward as a keepsake. It comes in one size, while the other 11 wreaths here come in three, so you can size up for a large church or a group gift.

Funeral wreath questions

What does a funeral wreath symbolize?

The circle is usually read as eternal life, and many families see it as love that continues after death. The flowers add meaning of their own: white is often tied to peace, red to love and respect, and yellow to friendship and warm memories.

What should I write on a funeral wreath card?

Keep it short and sign your full name, since families often keep the cards to send thank-you notes later. Try "With love and fond memories of Grandpa Joe, the Russo family" or "Forever in our thoughts, your friends at Maple Street Dental." Add your message at checkout and it comes on a card.

What is an urn wreath?

An urn wreath is a smaller ring of flowers that usually rests on a table around a cremation urn instead of standing on an easel. For a memorial with an urn, our cremation and urn flowers include wreaths and settings made to surround one.

Can I get funeral wreath delivery the same day?

Often, yes. Order by 2:00 PM ET Monday through Friday, or 1:30 PM ET on Saturday, and pick today's date if the funeral home's ZIP code shows it. There are no Sunday deliveries, and an exact time can't be promised, so for an early service choose the day before.