How to Make Flower Arrangements for a Funeral Online

See your flower arrangement online before buying.

Celebrate the life of a departed friend or loved one by sending flowers. Colorful and fragrant flowers offer comfort to the grieving family by creating a visual representation of the way the deceased person touched other people's lives. Order funeral flowers online through most flower shops and many funeral homes. Especially if you live out of town and can't attend the funeral, ordering sympathy flowers online is a convenient option. Making flower arrangements online also means you can see what the flowers will look like before you purchase them.

Instructions

Florist

1. Search online for a florist near the funeral home that is handling services for your friend or family member that passed away. Call the funeral home for florist suggestions.

2. Click on the "Sympathy" or "Funeral" link on the florist's website. Sort by price range or arrangement type, such as funeral basket, plant, casket cover, wreath or cross.

3. Choose the flower arrangement to order. If several price points are offered, select the one you prefer. Plan to spend at least $50 for a small arrangement or plant and at least $100 for a spray or wreath.

4. Type your sympathy card message in the appropriate screen. Keep the message short and succinct, as florist cards are small. This message is usually addressed to the family, not the deceased person.

5. Include notes about any changes or additions to the flowers, such as changing pink roses to red or adding an American flag for a veteran. Also add information on the funeral home and service times, if available.

6. Follow the on-screen instructions to check-out and purchase your flowers using your credit card, or sometimes e-checks or Paypal.

Funeral Home

1. Navigate to the website of the funeral home that is handling the services for your deceased family member or friend.

2. Click on the "Order Flowers" or "Send Flowers" link, usually located on the homepage.

3. Choose the flower arrangement you would like to purchase. Follow the on-screen instructions to add your card message and special instructions.

4. Check-out using your credit card, e-checks or Paypal, as allowed by the website.

Tips & Warnings

• Visiting a website of a florist local to the funeral home will provide you the best deal. Ordering from a nationwide online wire service, such as 1-800-Flowers or Teleflora, will send the order to a local florist, but the flower arrangement will be smaller for the price because the retailer keeps a portion of the payment. When you order through a funeral home website, you are likely ordering through a nationwide wire service.