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Sending sympathy

There are things that are difficult to say, or feelings too big for words. Tell someone you're thinking of them, or say farewell with a bouquet arranged with care.

If you need help with writing a sympathy card to someone who has been bereaved, we've worked with the charities Sue Ryder and the Lullaby Trust on some helpful tips and prompts.
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Why choose Arena Flowers?

#1 rated ethical flower delivery company in the UK#1 rated ethical flower delivery company in the UK
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All of our staff are on the Real Living WageAll of our staff are on the Real Living Wage
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Send a thoughtful gesture, or say a special goodbye to a loved one, with our perfectly designed sympathy and funeral range.

Our florists have designed our Serene Splendour bouquet with great care and attention to detail, providing a beautiful bouquet that can be gifted to friends, family and loved ones during times of bereavement and sympathy.

This tasteful white bouquet provides stunning florals in a simplistic and understated manner – the perfect way to show your condolences.

White oriental lilies have been paired with pure white roses and white lisianthus, contrasted with the finest greenery.

Send now with next day delivery only £4.

What our customers have to say

4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Quick delivery & pet friendly

Quick delivery, sustainable flowers & I love that they have a 'pet friendly' category.

By G L26 Mar 2024
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Great flowers! Lasted well!

My mum loved the flowers...they came on time and they have lasted really well too! Thanks very much!

By Andy Humm26 Mar 2024
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

My mum loved her flowers and gift

My mum loved her flowers and gift, which arrived on time and in perfect condition!

By Ms Gwenllian Lewis26 Mar 2024
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Excellent customer service

The bouquet looked smaller than the picture but the company contacted me and said there had been an error in the order and some stems...

By SR 25 Mar 2024
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Mother’s Day Flowers!

Bought some flowers for my mum for mother’s day and we were so impressed! First of all the arrived so quickly! Apparently they come with...

By Anna Scrace25 Mar 2024
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Always have great service from Arena…

Always have great service from Arena flowers and feedback from the people I’ve sent flowers to.

By Donna Sargent24 Mar 2024
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Beautiful! Big!

Loved it. /sofia

By Sofia Ljungmark24 Mar 2024
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Excellent service and the flowers are…

Excellent service and the flowers are great, many thanks.

By Nigel Adams24 Mar 2024
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Flowers arrived on time

I ordered the flowers from Germany for Mother’s Day - excellent service and communication- flowers were delivered within the time slot that was sent to...

By Alison23 Mar 2024
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Evrethin is fine

Evrethin is fine

By Kateryna Bashchuk23 Mar 2024
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Quality does now seem to be what it was

12 months ago, I started using the subscription and the deliveries were absolutely value for money. Vert special.vThe last few months do not seem so...

By Tanya Hill22 Mar 2024
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

The recipient loved theflowers thank…

The recipient loved theflowers thank you.

By ratty no mates22 Mar 2024
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Always reliable and appreciated by the…

Always reliable and appreciated by the recipient

By Deborah22 Mar 2024
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Beautiful bouquet lovely quality

Beautiful bouquet lovely quality. Well worth the subscription price of £25 - great value.

By Helen22 Mar 2024
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Happy to order flowers from ArenaFlowers

The experience from ordering to delivering was smooth sailing. The delivery was on time and the flowers are beautiful!

By Gail Hong22 Mar 2024
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Very professional with the…

Very professional with the communication emails and very easy to order !! The flowers are beautifully decorated and the card is written as I requested!...

By Rafael Christoforou21 Mar 2024
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Excellent A +++++

Excellent A +++++ Thank you 🤩 x

By Roy T20 Mar 2024
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Great service, price and quality

I recently used Arena for the first time, to send Mother’s Day flowers to my mum and a plant to my mother in law, as...

By Sharron Worton20 Mar 2024
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Delivered excellent quality on a Sunday.

I ordered late for an occasion (Mother's Day) over a weekend and the flowers still arrived by 0930 on the Sun morning; what a relief....

By Andy B20 Mar 2024
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Fresh and thoughtfully packaged

Fresh and thoughtfully packaged. Recipient was very grateful

By Vicky 20 Mar 2024
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

First class

Easy ordering, fast delivery, beautiful flower that are still looking stunning after ten days. Great value as well

By William Carden20 Mar 2024
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Super quick delivery and stunning bouqet

Super quick delivery and stunning bouqet

By marcus wilson20 Mar 2024
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Arena flowers are fantastic

Arena flowers are fantastic. I ordered a bouquet for Mother’s Day. They on time. The flowers were absolutely beautiful. My mum said she...

By Tracy Forster20 Mar 2024
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Easy to use

Easy to use, great arrangement, on time.

By Austin Williams20 Mar 2024
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Lovely flowers delivered on time

Lovely flowers delivered on time

By K Campbell 19 Mar 2024
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Great service quick delivery

Great service quick delivery

By Richard Brackley19 Mar 2024
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Wonderful flowers

Wonderful flowers, they last a really long time also, well over a week.

By ROBERT RIXON19 Mar 2024
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Great product and fair price

Great product and fair price

By MR PACKAGE 19 Mar 2024
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Happy all round.

Prompt delivery, beautiful flowers and good chocolate - happy mother. Thank you!

By Frances19 Mar 2024
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Excellent customer service

Excellent customer service

By Paul Bilsby19 Mar 2024

FAQs about Sympathy & Funeral Flowers

What are the most appropriate flowers for funerals?
Typically bouquets white and green in colour are the most appropriate flowers to send for a funeral or sympathetic occasion. Some of the best combination of flowers for a funeral are included in "The Serenity" bouquet, white oriental lilies with pure white roses and lisianthus.
How much are funeral flowers or wreaths?
We have a range of bouquets that would be appropriate for funerals or celebrations of life. We currently do not make any funeral arrangements like wreath and or floral letters.
Can you make floral letters spelling a word or name?
We currently do not make any funeral arrangements like wreaths, sheafs or floral letters.
What to write on a funeral or sympathy card with the flowers?

Writing sympathy messages can be difficult but they don't have to be overly complicated. We asked our charity partner Sue Ryder for some tips.

Sometimes keeping it simple is best:

  • "We’re thinking of you at this difficult time and sending you a big hug and lots of love."
  • "I don’t really know what to say, but I want you to know that I am thinking about you at this difficult time."
  • "I am so sorry for the loss you are experiencing with this bereavement.  I’ll touch base with you in a couple of weeks and when you’re ready let’s meet up."

Alternatively, you could be more personal in your message.

  • "We are so sorry to hear about [your relative description/name].  They were such an incredible person and we will never forget [insert a memory or anecdote]."
  • "I’m really sorry to hear about [your relative description/name]. Please know that we’re all thinking of you and if there’s anything you need - [how you can help e.g. the school run, a meal being dropped round, walking the dog or popping out for a coffee], we are only a text or a phone call away."
  • "I am so sorry for your loss. [He/She/They] filled a room with laughter and they will be so missed." 
  • "We are so sorry for your loss. We will touch base with you in a couple of weeks and when you’re ready, let’s meet up and go to [their favourite place]."

If you need a little more help, here's a very useful blog on the topic from the Sue Ryder website.