- Your Relationship to the family
- Immediate family: Casket sprays, standing sprays, wreaths, crosses, hearts, urn and photo flowers.
- Extended family: Standing sprays, large arrangements, larger European Gardens
- Friends, coworkers, neighbors: Vase arrangements, plants, European Gardens, or group gifts.
- The Type of Service being held
Flowers may differ depending on the service.
- Traditional funeral service at a funeral home or church or Cremation Service
- Visitation or viewing
- Celebration of Life (more lively) often at a different kind of venue. An event center, a restaurant, a home
- Graveside service
- Delivery Location
Determine where the flowers should be sent:
- Funeral home
- Church or place of worship
- Cemetery
- Family residence
- Celebration of Life venue
Timing is critical to ensure flowers arrive before the service. Delivering to a family residence is always appropriate, bringing comfort in the home and eliminates time factors.
- Appropriate Style
Common sympathy choices include:
- Standing Sprays
- Wreaths
- Crosses
- Hearts
- Sympathy Baskets
- Vase Arrangements
- Green Plants (Peace lilies are a popular choice)
- Blooming Plants
- Memorial European Gardens
- Include a Thoughtful Card Message
Even a simple message can provide comfort:
- “With deepest sympathy.”
- “Thinking of you during this difficult time.”
- “May cherished memories bring you peace and comfort.”
- “With love and remembrance.”
- Work With a Local Florist
Lafayette Florist can:
- Verify service times and locations
- Coordinate directly with the funeral home
- Recommend appropriate designs
- Ensure flowers arrive fresh and on time
- Customize a tribute to honor the individual
- Take care of all the details
- There’s no middleman. We’re your trusted local florist.
- How to order flowers
- Click below to find the categories and choose what you like
- Items can be customized to a favorite color or requesting substitutions. Call with any questions. 303-665-5552
- Order online 24 / 7, Call and speak to one of our floral professionals or stop by: Open Monday – Friday 9am – 6pm, Saturday 9am – 3pm
