Patriotic Sympathy Flowers

Patriotic funeral flowers honor a veteran or anyone who served with red, white and blue blooms that read clearly beside a flag. Choose from two standing sprays and a standing basket, each arranged by hand by a local florist close to the service.

Family, fellow veterans and coworkers all send them. The guide covers each piece.

Choosing patriotic funeral flowers

Red, white and blue funeral flowers for the service

The Heartfelt Sympathies Red, White & Blue Standing Basket mixes roses, lilies, chrysanthemums and carnations in four sizes, a common choice from coworkers, fellow veterans or a whole company. The Red, White & Blue Sympathy Standing Spray comes in one size and is packed full so the colors read without gaps, while the Sacred Duty Spray stands tall on its easel in Standard, Deluxe or Premium. Many people read red as courage, white as peace and blue as loyalty. Services with military honors often keep a set schedule, so choose a delivery date before the service. For a casket spray or urn piece in the same colors, see our Memorial Day flowers.

Military funeral flower questions

What flowers are appropriate for a military funeral?

Military funeral flowers are often red, white and blue, the clearest way to honor service, and all-white tributes are a traditional alternative. Standing pieces work well because they hold their own beside a flag-draped casket. If the burial is at a national cemetery, ask the funeral director about any rules for graveside flowers.

Who usually sends veteran funeral flowers?

Family members, fellow veterans, former coworkers and service organizations all send them. A group can pool together for one larger piece, such as the standing basket in Extra Large, and sign the card from everyone, for example "With gratitude for your service, the members of Post 214."

Can I send patriotic flowers on Veterans Day or Memorial Day?

Yes. Veterans Day is November 11 and Memorial Day is the last Monday in May, and many families remember someone who served with flowers at home. When November 11 falls on a Sunday, choose Saturday or an earlier day. For a vase, our Veterans Day flowers suit a home.