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Sympathy Flowers

There are some 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. Here you'll find our range of sympathy flowers, delivered with care to help you express your condolences. 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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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 bouquets with great care and attention to detail, providing beautiful arrangements that can be gifted to friends, family and loved ones during times of bereavement and sympathy.

A tasteful white bouquet is a thoughtful way to send your condolences, with understated hues fitting for the occasion.

What our customers have to say

4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Super fast delivery for a last minute…

Super fast delivery for a last minute order. Nice flowers well packaged

By Awarbs21 Dec 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Excellent choice of flowers and gifts

Excellent choice of flowers and gifts, easy to use web site. Ordered birthday flowers one day and delivered the next, beautiful bouquet. Would highly recommend and...

By CharlieFarley21 Dec 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Great service and beautiful flowers

Easy process to order, despite me making an error with my order, which Arena were able to correct when I called. Lots of options to...

By Cathy Irons21 Dec 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Absolutely perfect

Absolutely perfect, as always. Highly recommended

By Jacqui Arbery20 Dec 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Exceptional customer service.

Well first I am always truthful. I am been a customer of Arena for many years and for the purchases I had made they were...

By David Rossi20 Dec 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Delivered on time and with care

Delivered on time and with care. They even waited patiently for my sister to come down the stairs. My sister said it was beautiful.

By Another customer20 Dec 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

My friend loved these flowers

My friend loved these flowers and greenery. They're opening up beautifully and the freesias have a lovely perfume. The box was quite bashed on delivery, but...

By Heather19 Dec 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Delivered in time and recipient pleased…

Delivered in time and recipient pleased with the flowers.

By Pauline19 Dec 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Very happy!

This was my first ever order from Arena Flowers and it was a gift for someone very dear to me. She was extremely pleased with...

By Gaby S19 Dec 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Beautiful bouquet at a reasonable price…

Beautiful bouquet at a reasonable price and packaged perfectly.

By Mr Philip Ross-Gower19 Dec 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Quick beautiful flowers

Quick beautiful flowers! Absolutely stunning

By Victoria Oyenuga19 Dec 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

The poinsettia I ordered was delivered…

The poinsettia I ordered was delivered in one day and was really beautiful

By Rosalind Barton19 Dec 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Great service

Great service, flowers have lasted a long time

By Jon Stewart18 Dec 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Excellent customer service when I made…

Excellent customer service when I made a booking error. Very helpful and resolved immediately.

By Dan B18 Dec 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Good service as usual!…

Perfectly on time and instructions followed to the letter, nice Looking flowers and nice tasting Prosecco. Have used you for some years and will continue to...

By Ian Godfrey17 Dec 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Very helpful

Very helpful, and the flowers are beautiful, and after one week still look fresh and new.

By Beverley Hatcher15 Dec 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Easy to order

Easy to order. Quick delivery and recipient liked the flowers.

By Mr James McEwan15 Dec 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Lovely flowers

Lovely flowers. Prompt delivery

By Helen Bowern15 Dec 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Efficient and reliable service

The service was easy to use and efficiently carried out with a grateful recipient in the right place and at the right time.

By Mrs Marjorie Ayling13 Dec 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

I love the flowers and arrangements…

I love the flowers and arrangements that you send out that’s why I use your services all the time. Thank you

By Sarah Marsh13 Dec 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

My friend was delighted with her birthday flowers …

I ordered flowers for a friend's birthday and they were delivered on time. She was delighted with them.

By L Stewart12 Dec 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Absolutely Thrilled :)

I have previously used Arena Flowers but was disappointed with the Quality a couple of times so went elsewhere ..decided to give them another try...

By Will James12 Dec 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

A magnificent bouquet

My Subscription flowers arrived on time and are simply amazing! A wealth of the most beautiful red and red/yellow roses with hypericum, eryngium, pine cones...

By Jackie Wynne11 Dec 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Great Customer Service

Wasn't happy with the flowers I received but customer service immediately sent out some fresh flowers free of charge and they were excellent

By LINDA RISTOW11 Dec 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Beautiful flowers

Delivered in time, easy to use website and the flowers were beautiful.

By Maureen J11 Dec 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

The floral arrangement was amazing!

The floral arrangement was amazing! My aunt was over the moon! She was sooo pleased with it ❤️

By Thouvia France11 Dec 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Very smooth ordering service and…

Very smooth ordering service and everything was made easy to understand

By Mr A Howat11 Dec 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

My order of roses were delivered the…

My order of roses were delivered the day after I ordered the previous evening perfectly. As this was a condolence bouquet, it was important to...

By T Marshall11 Dec 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

My boyfriend was overjoyed

My boyfriend was overjoyed

By N\A10 Dec 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Amazing quality and quantity of flowers…

Amazing quality and quantity of flowers purchased - my mum loved them, the customer service care is top rate - contacted before delivery to confirm...

By Jacquelyn Thompson10 Dec 2025

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.
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.