Sympathy for the Home

Condolence flowers sent to the house reach a grieving family where they spend the hardest days, long after the service. Choose from 41 designs, from vases and keepsake baskets to plants and two gourmet baskets; a local florist arranges the flowers and plants by hand, and the gourmet baskets ship by carrier.

These smaller pieces suit a kitchen table or windowsill and need no easel. The guide below covers what to send, which containers become keepsakes and when to send.

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Choosing condolence flowers for the home

Sympathy arrangements sized for a home

Most of these designs arrive in a vase or basket, ready to display. Healing Tears All White sits in a glass cube, Cherished Memories Lavender & White in a cylinder, and Comforting Thoughts Bouquet mixes white roses, lilies, hydrangea and gerbera daisies. For more color, Vivid Recollections and the Abundance Basket gather lilies, daisies and carnations in a basket, and the Sorbet Bouquet comes in a rustic white box. If you're not sure what they'd like, Sympathy Designer's Choice lets the florist build around the freshest flowers that day.

Keepsakes that stay after the flowers fade

Several containers are meant to be kept. The five Peace, Prayers & Blessings designs come in a willow basket, Sacred Blessings Blue & White in a silver-cross ceramic vase, and Loving Remembrance Blue and White in an embossed, gold-brushed ivory cachepot. For a family of faith, Madonna's Rose Garden circles a white Madonna figurine with a dozen white roses, and White Stairway to Heaven sets twelve white roses on a glass cross.

Plants and food for the weeks ahead

A plant keeps going when cut flowers are done. Seven designs here are potted plants, including the Peace Lily Plant for Sympathy, the Divine Orchid with two lavender stems and a Classic Dish Garden, and our sympathy plants offer more. The Bon Vivant Gourmet Basket and Grande Gourmet Fruit Basket give visitors something to share; both ship by carrier, so they're never same-day.

When to send sympathy flowers for home

There's no deadline. Flowers in the first days help a house feel cared for while visitors come and go, and a second delivery a few weeks later, when the calls slow down, can mean even more. An anniversary or birthday is another gentle time to send something.

Condolence flower questions

What flowers are good to send someone who is grieving?

White lilies, roses, orchids and hydrangea are classic, and soft blue, lavender or pink adds warmth. A vase or basket that needs no arranging is kindest for a busy household. If they love a certain flower or color, choose it, since that personal touch often means the most.

Is it too late to send sympathy flowers after the funeral?

No. Many people find that flowers arriving a week or a month later mean the most, because the house has gone quiet. A short card such as "Thinking of you as the days get quieter" lets them know you remember.

Should I send sympathy flowers to the home or the funeral home?

Send to the funeral home if you want the flowers at the visitation, and to the house if you'd like the family to enjoy them privately. Pieces for the home are usually smaller. For the service itself, our funeral vase arrangements fit a side table there.

What can I send instead of flowers for sympathy?

A living plant, a fruit or gourmet basket, or a keepsake container are common choices. A peace lily or orchid can last for months or years with simple care, and food helps when visitors stop by. See our sympathy gift baskets, which ship by carrier.

What should a condolence card say?

Keep it brief and warm, and sign your full name. Try "We're so sorry about your dad. Thinking of you all, Kim and Raj" or "Holding you close this week, love Aunt Pat." If the family may not know you, add how you knew the person.