Standing sprays, wreaths, and crosses are among the most traditional and meaningful sympathy flowers sent to funeral and memorial services. Displayed on easels, these larger floral tributes serve as a visible expression of love, respect, remembrance, and support for grieving families.
Whether you choose a standing spray, a circular wreath symbolizing eternal life, or a floral cross reflecting faith and hope, these arrangements create a beautiful tribute to a life well lived. Our sympathy designs can be customized with favorite flowers, meaningful colors, and personal touches that celebrate the unique life of your loved one. Lafayette Florist proudly delivers funeral flowers directly to local funeral homes, churches, cemeteries, and celebration-of-life venues throughout our community.
Standing Sprays
Standing Sprays, Wreaths, and Crosses Frequently Asked Questions:
What is a standing spray?
A standing spray is a floral arrangement displayed on an easel during a funeral, visitation, or memorial service. It serves as a beautiful tribute expressing sympathy, respect, and remembrance.
Who typically sends a standing spray?
Standing sprays are often sent by family members, friends, coworkers, organizations, or groups wishing to honor the deceased and offer support to the family.
Where is a sympathy wreath displayed?
Funeral wreaths are typically displayed on an easel during visitations, funerals, memorial services, and celebrations of life.
Are sympathy wreaths appropriate for cremation services?
Yes. Wreaths can be displayed at cremation memorials, celebrations of life, and traditional funeral services.
What is the difference between a wreath and a standing spray?
A wreath is designed in a circular shape, symbolizing eternity, while a standing spray can be created in a variety of shapes and styles.
What does a floral cross symbolize?
A floral cross symbolizes faith, hope, love, and spiritual comfort. It is often selected to honor someone whose faith was an important part of their life.
Who typically sends a floral cross?
Floral crosses are commonly selected by immediate family members, church groups, friends, or faith communities.
Is it appropriate to send a standing spray, wreath, or cross if I'm not immediate family?
Yes. These floral tributes may be sent by friends, coworkers, extended family members, businesses, churches, clubs, and organizations wishing to express sympathy and honor a loved one's memory. This often reassures customers who worry they may be choosing something "too large" or "too formal."
