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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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Why choose Arena Flowers?

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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

Great customer service.

Great customer service. I made a mistake with the delivery address and it was sorted straight away with no problem whatsoever. My friend loved the flowers. Absolutely...

By Laura Coffey3 Feb 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Arena flowers were great

Arena flowers were great, there was an issue with my order and I emailed a question to customer service, they got back to me in...

By Sam3 Feb 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Flowers delivered on time and bring joy

Flowers were delivered to my aunt in a nursing home. Delivery was on time and she enjoys receiving her monthly flowers.

By Linda Herd3 Feb 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Fast delivery

Fast delivery - lovely flowers

By Sally Harris2 Feb 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Great choice of flowers

Efficient and easy to use website. Great choice.

By Jane Hare2 Feb 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Lovely flowers

Lovely flowers. My daughter says that they still look fresh over a week and a half later.

By Mrs Grohs1 Feb 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Well received.

Receiving an email confirming delivery was reassuring and helpful. The flowers were in good condition and well received. Thank you.

By Carole Mahoney1 Feb 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Beautiful flowers

Beautiful flowers , last for ages , excellent packaging. A real treat.

By Margot Howard31 Jan 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

This is a mixed review

This is a mixed review. I sent your flowers to a friend for a special birthday. They arrived on the date but NOT through the...

By Julie31 Jan 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Easy to order Came on time on my…

Easy to order Came on time on my wife's birthday & she liked them very much

By NICHOLAS RICHARD HAYES31 Jan 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Nothing to add to my rating

Nothing to add to my rating

By Dr Tom Jones31 Jan 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Very impressed with the flowers

Very impressed with the flowers. Beautiful thank you!

By K Owen30 Jan 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

flowers beautiful and good mix of…

flowers beautiful and good mix of different blooms long lasting excellent packaging

By Rosalind Girvan30 Jan 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Beautiful flowers arrive on my doorstep

Beautiful flowers arrive on my doorstep

By Tracey Welding30 Jan 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Process of ordering was very easy

Process of ordering was very easy, the recipient received the flowers promptly and on time. They were very happy with the flowers they received.

By JM29 Jan 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Beautiful bouquet for my Mums birthday

Beautiful bouquet for my Mums birthday. Arrangement looked just as they did on the website. Delivered promptly the day after ordering.

By Sian Routledge28 Jan 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Beautiful mix of spring flowers

Beautiful mix of spring flowers. However, roses faded faster than expected. Delivered on the specified date but late in the day.

By Susan 28 Jan 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Fabulous

Fast, and in formative delivery. Updates on when product was shipped and also when delivered. Flowers have always been fresh, nothing damaged and have last...

By Rachel Williams 28 Jan 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Beautiful blooms

The recipient of the letterbox flowers was delighted

By Mrs Lowndes28 Jan 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

The flowers are always excellent…

The flowers are always excellent quality and delivery is very reliable. The staff n Customer Service are incredibly helpful and most willing to help with,for...

By Nigel27 Jan 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Excellent delivery

Excellent delivery , flowers & customer services.

By Carole27 Jan 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Great flowers, great service

Always beautiful colours and very fresh flowers with a choice of 2 options, Classic or Pet Friendly bouquets. Prompt deliveries. Always someone on the phone...

By FarquiKeswick27 Jan 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Beautiful blooms

Beautiful blooms , good varied mix , very fresh and fragrant, good sized bouquet . Great delivery experience with DPD - always reliable .

By Janet Lawson26 Jan 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Good delivery time and updates- arrived…

Good delivery time and updates- arrived in great condition

By SaraL26 Jan 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Very efficient

Very efficient. Ordered from The US to send bereavement flowers in sympathy to the UK.

By JOHN BREWER26 Jan 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Excellent service response to a poor quality bouquet

The bouquet we ordered for my Mum's birthday arrived in a very sorry state - nothing in the packaging to keep the flowers moist, flowers...

By Michelle McKail25 Jan 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Easy online

Easy online, fabulous flowers, in all excellent

By RosalindBevan25 Jan 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

This was the first time I used Arena…

This was the first time I used Arena Flowers and I will most definitely be using them again. Both recipients were absolutely delighted with the flowers,...

By Linda25 Jan 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Good experience using this flower delivery service

Sent flowers to a friend post having surgery. They arrived the following day, with no issues reported. My friend told me they were a beautiful...

By JC25 Jan 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Have found the Arena team super…

Have found the Arena team super efficient and responsive - altered dates for delivery and a change in subscription with minimal fuss - excellent.

By John24 Jan 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.