Funeral Flowers in Houston: What to Send, What to Write, and How Same-Day Funeral Home Delivery Works
Written by Floral Concepts - Houston
If you need funeral flowers in Houston today, you can order them from Floral Concepts, a local Houston florist at 5606 Parkersburg Dr, Houston, TX 77036. Our designers build every casket spray, standing easel and sympathy arrangement by hand in our shop, and our own drivers deliver them to funeral homes, churches and family homes across Houston. Order before 11 AM for same-day delivery, or call us at (281) 688-1646 and we will help you choose the right piece and handle the details with the funeral home.
Losing someone is hard, and choosing flowers should not add to it. This guide walks through the questions we hear most often at our counter: which arrangement to send, who usually sends what, where the flowers should go, what to write on the card, and how delivery to a Houston funeral home works.
Which funeral flowers should you send?
The right arrangement depends mostly on your relationship to the person who passed and where the flowers will be displayed. Here is how each type is usually used at Houston services.
Casket sprays
A casket spray rests on top of the casket during the viewing and service. It is the most personal piece at a funeral, so it is usually ordered by the immediate family: a spouse, the children, or the parents. Families often choose the person's favorite flowers or colors, and we can add a ribbon with a short message such as "Beloved Mother" or "Forever in Our Hearts." You can see our designs on the casket flowers page.
Standing sprays and easels
Standing sprays sit on an easel near the casket or the memorial photo. They are the most common choice for extended family, close friends, coworkers and companies, because they make a visible tribute without taking the family's place on the casket. Wreaths, hearts and cross shapes are also displayed on easels. Browse our easel and standing spray designs.
Arrangements for the service
Baskets and vase arrangements fill the chapel or church and frame the front of the room. They work well for friends, neighbors, church groups and anyone who wants to send something to the service without choosing a large standing piece. See our flowers for the service.
Cremation and memorial arrangements
More Houston families now choose cremation, often with a memorial service held days or weeks later. Cremation arrangements are designed to surround an urn or a framed photo on a table, so they are lower and wider than a standing spray. Take a look at our cremation flowers.
Sympathy bundles
When a family or a group of coworkers wants to send several coordinated pieces, such as a casket spray with matching standing sprays, a sympathy bundle keeps the colors and flowers consistent across the room.
Sympathy bouquets and plants for the home
Not every tribute belongs at the service. A sympathy bouquet or a living plant sent to the family's home lets them know you are thinking of them in the quieter days after the funeral. Peace lilies, orchids and green plants are popular because they last for weeks or years. Browse our plants and our sympathy flowers for the home.
Which flowers are traditional for a funeral?
White lilies are the flower most people picture at a funeral, and they remain one of our most requested stems. Roses are a close second: white roses for reverence, red roses for love, and pink roses for gratitude and admiration. Chrysanthemums, carnations, gladiolus and orchids also appear in most sympathy arrangements because they hold up well through a long viewing.
Soft whites and pastels are traditional, but many Houston families now ask for arrangements in the person's favorite color, or for bright flowers such as sunflowers to celebrate a life well lived. There is no wrong answer. If you are unsure, tell us a little about the person and let our designers choose.
Should you send flowers to the funeral home or the family's house?
Send large pieces such as casket sprays, standing sprays, wreaths and service arrangements to the funeral home or church, timed to arrive before the viewing. The funeral home staff will place them for the family.
Send smaller bouquets and plants to the family's home. Many people send these a week or two after the funeral, when visitors have gone home and the family is adjusting to the loss.
Before you order, read the obituary. If it says "in lieu of flowers," the family has asked for donations to a charity, and that request should come first. Some traditions, including many Jewish and Muslim families, generally do not display flowers at the service. In those cases, a food basket or a gift sent to the home is usually a better choice. If you are not sure, call the funeral home and ask.
How same-day funeral flower delivery works in Houston
Funerals are often scheduled quickly, so we treat every sympathy order as time-sensitive. Here is how it works when you order from Floral Concepts.
First, place your order online or call (281) 688-1646. Orders placed before 11 AM can be designed and delivered the same day. Give us the full name of the person who passed away, the name of the funeral home or church, the date and time of the viewing or service, and the message for the card.
Next, our designers build your arrangement in our Houston shop on Parkersburg Dr. Because we design locally, your flowers are cut, arranged and delivered on the same day rather than packed in a box and shipped.
Then our driver delivers to the funeral home before the viewing begins and checks in with the staff, who place the flowers with the family's other tributes. Large standing sprays and casket pieces cannot be shipped by mail or from a farm, which is why a local florist is the only practical way to send them on short notice.
Houston funeral homes we deliver to
We deliver funeral flowers to funeral homes throughout Houston and the surrounding cities. These are some of the funeral homes near our southwest Houston shop and across the city where families often ask us to deliver:
Earthman Southwest Funeral Home, 12555 S Kirkwood Rd, Stafford, TX 77477
Earthman Bellaire Funeral Home, serving Bellaire, Meyerland, West University and Sharpstown
Garden Oaks Funeral Home, 13430 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77083
Miller Funeral and Cremation Services, 7723 Beechnut St, Houston, TX 77074
Claire Brothers Funeral Home, 7901 Hillcroft Ave, Houston, TX 77081
Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Home, 12800 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77077
Memorial Oaks Funeral Home, 13001 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77079
Geo. H. Lewis and Sons Funeral Directors, 1010 Bering Dr, Houston, TX 77057
Bradshaw-Carter Memorial and Funeral Services, 1734 W Alabama St, Houston, TX 77098
Heights Funeral Home, 1317 Heights Blvd, Houston, TX 77008
Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home, 6900 Lawndale St, Houston, TX 77023
Crespo Funeral Home, 4136 Broadway St, Houston, TX 77087
The Settegast-Kopf Company at Sugar Creek, 15015 Southwest Fwy, Sugar Land, TX 77478
Don't see your funeral home here? We deliver across Houston, Katy, Spring, Sugar Land, Missouri City, Tomball, Humble, Pearland and Galveston. Enter the address at checkout, or call us and we will confirm delivery.
What to write on a funeral flower card
The card does not need to be long. The family will read dozens of them, and short, sincere messages mean the most. Always sign your full name, and add how you knew the person if the family might not recognize you.
From close family: "Forever in our hearts. We love you and miss you." Or: "Your love will guide us always."
From a friend: "With deepest sympathy. [Name] was a true friend and will be deeply missed." Or: "Thinking of you and holding you close during this difficult time."
From a coworker or company: "With heartfelt sympathy from your friends at [Company]." Or: "We are grateful to have worked with [Name]. Our thoughts are with your family."
Faith-based messages: "May God's love bring you comfort and peace." Or: "Rest in peace. You are in our prayers."
For a celebration of life: "Celebrating a beautiful life and the memories we will keep forever."
How much do funeral flowers cost in Houston?
Funeral flower prices depend on the size of the piece and the flowers used. Sympathy bouquets and plants for the home are the most affordable option. Arrangements for the service sit in the middle of the range, and standing sprays, easels and full casket sprays cost the most because they use far more stems and take longer to design. You can see current prices for every design on our Sympathy and Funeral Flowers page. If you have a budget in mind, call us and we will design something beautiful within it.
Order funeral flowers from a local Houston florist
When you order from Floral Concepts, you are working directly with the people who design and deliver your flowers, not a national call center that passes your order to a shop you have never heard of. We know Houston's funeral homes, we know how to time deliveries for a viewing, and we take every sympathy order personally.
Order online at our funeral flowers page, or call (281) 688-1646. Floral Concepts, 5606 Parkersburg Dr, Houston, TX 77036.
Frequently asked questions about funeral flowers in Houston
Can I get funeral flowers delivered the same day in Houston?
Yes. Floral Concepts delivers funeral flowers the same day across Houston when you order before 11 AM. For an urgent order, call (281) 688-1646.
Who usually sends the casket spray?
The casket spray is usually ordered by the immediate family, such as the spouse, children or parents. Friends, extended family and coworkers more often send a standing spray, easel or service arrangement.
Should I send flowers to the funeral home or the family's house?
Send large pieces like sprays and easels to the funeral home or church before the service. Send a bouquet or plant to the family's home, either before or in the weeks after the funeral.
What information do I need to order funeral flowers?
You need the full name of the person who passed away, the funeral home or church name, the date and time of the viewing or service, and your card message. We coordinate the delivery with the funeral home.
What are the most common funeral flowers?
White lilies, roses, chrysanthemums, carnations, gladiolus and orchids are the most common. White and soft colors are traditional, but arrangements in the person's favorite colors are also very popular.
What should I write on a funeral flower card?
Keep it short and sincere, such as "With deepest sympathy" or "Forever in our hearts," and sign your full name so the family knows who sent it.
Is it okay to send flowers if the obituary says "in lieu of flowers"?
The family has asked for a donation instead, so make the donation first. A small plant sent to the home later is still a kind gesture, but it should not replace the family's request.
Can I send flowers for a cremation or memorial service?
Yes. Cremation arrangements are designed to sit around an urn or photo and work well at memorial services in churches, halls and homes.
Do you deliver funeral flowers outside Houston?
Yes. We deliver to Katy, Spring, Sugar Land, Missouri City, Stafford, Tomball, Humble, Pearland, Galveston and the rest of the Houston area.
Where is Floral Concepts located?
Floral Concepts is at 5606 Parkersburg Dr, Houston, TX 77036, in southwest Houston near Sharpstown and Bellaire. Call (281) 688-1646.
