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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

Beautiful Flowers

Beautiful flowers arrived as expected. They are fresh and in perfect condition and just get better everyday as they open up.

By Jacqui Pellowe31 Oct 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Excellent quality

Excellent quality. Still going!

By Malcolm Treen31 Oct 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

I am overseas so need to use a flower…

I am overseas so need to use a flower internet service. They delivered on the right day with lovely flowers…

By Alison31 Oct 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Exceptional hydrangeas

Exceptional hydrangeas that have lasted all week. The colours are stunning.

By C Elliott31 Oct 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Great customer service.

Great customer service.

By Carly 31 Oct 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Helpful on the phone and super quick delivery

Very helpful when dealing with my requirements over the phone. The flowers were on my daughters doorstep at 7.30 the next day.

By Lorraine31 Oct 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Beautiful flowers

Beautiful flowers, helpful staff, good delivery.

By Graham Smith30 Oct 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Excellent communication

Flowers arrived on time and in good condition. The recipient was delighted with them. There was excellent communication from Arena flowers about the...

By Helen Clayton29 Oct 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Staff was very friendly

Staff was very friendly, set up a subscription, and the flowers was amazing, biggest bunch of flowers we had ever ordered from a company, the...

By simon ashwin29 Oct 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Our ‘go to’ flower company

We continue to use Arena Flowers because of the quality of the product, the flowers are dog friendly and the company contribute towards fantastic causes....

By Katie Sue 28 Oct 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Fabulous flowers for a special occasion

The bouquet of pink and white roses and lisianthus was absolutely beautiful, full of fresh flowers and foliage, and delivered on time as requested. ...

By Moya Chase28 Oct 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Service- helpful

Service- helpful, prompt, kind and thoughtful. Excellent as usual.

By Alex Rowan Hazlerigg26 Oct 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Super customer service

Beautiful flowers,slightly unusual and love the ethics of this company.Slight blip around delivery but Cheryl from customer services sorted this out in an efficient and...

By Angela Talbot26 Oct 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Excellent flowers

Excellent flowers. Excellent service.

By Julie Wooldridge26 Oct 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

I can't believe how quickly Vera…

I can't believe how quickly Vera replied to my email requesting a change to both the message and delivery date, and kindly made the changes...

By Elaine Crook25 Oct 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

It was delivered right on schedule

It was delivered right on schedule

By customer25 Oct 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Fantastic customer service

Thank you so much to Zara and colleagues at Arena for fantastic customer service today. I phoned up at lunchtime after DPD sent a message...

By AVG23 Oct 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Stunning flowers really in a league of…

Stunning flowers really in a league of their own . Had so many disappointing flower deliveries but these were beautiful .

By Sarah 22 Oct 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Helpful staff who responded to my…comments regarding freshness

Helpful staff who responded to my complaint regarding the freshness of the flowers in particuar, droopy hydrangeas. Another bouquet of flowers were delivered and they...

By Margaret Legget22 Oct 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Very customer oriented and helpful

I could’ve put 5 stars, but let me explain.. We have ordered flowers for next day delivery. On the day we got an email saying...

By Natasha22 Oct 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

The presentation of flowers and ease of…

The presentation of flowers and ease of delivery

By LEUNG CHERYL22 Oct 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Lovely flowers

Lovely flowers. Easy to order.

By Terri shrubb21 Oct 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Very easy to do business with

Very easy to do business with. My friend loved her flowers.

By mrs l21 Oct 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

VERY PLEASED

VERY PLEASED

By G P D21 Oct 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Each delivery of flowers was on time…

Each delivery of flowers was on time and the recipients said, their flowers were extremely fresh.

By Frederick Stuart21 Oct 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Mothers birthday celebration.…

Good selection of flowers on offer to suit many price points. Ordering system straight forward Managing of delivery good. Product delivered was well received by recepient.

By Malcolm Dorey21 Oct 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

An amazing company

An amazing company, Christine was kind, thoughtful and considerate. Till this date the flowers are in impeccable condition. A great company a great value for...

By Chloe Dekker20 Oct 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Beautiful flowers

Beautiful flowers, delivered on time and friendly helpful staff.

By Fiona Guertin20 Oct 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Flowers perfect for the occasion

Flowers perfect for the occasion

By Ms Miller19 Oct 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Beautiful flowers with fast delivery.

Beautiful flowers with fast delivery.

By Louise Preedy18 Oct 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.