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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

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Long-lasting red roses

The Valentine's Day red roses arrived, as promised, on the day, albeit at 2100 hrs, and, considering the original delivery driver had taken ill, I...

By Maitland Wilson11 Mar 2025
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Problem solved!

Had an issue with a bouquet I had ordered. Once informed Arena flowers dealt with it in a timely and professional way to the satisfaction...

By Margaret Beagles11 Mar 2025
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Really beautiful flowers

Really beautiful flowers, excellent quality. Delivery was very easy and tracking provided. Would use again

By CC11 Mar 2025
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Great fresh flowers…

Sent as a last minute gift … excellent next day delivery . Beautiful fresh flowers at a good price . Would use again

By MRS A ROBERTS10 Mar 2025
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Delivered on the right time and were…

Delivered on the right time and were appreciated by the recipient

By Michael9 Mar 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Beautiful flowers and excellent phone support

Beautiful flowers! And when I had to change the delivery date twice, the persons on the phone when I called were very helpful and...

By Dev9 Mar 2025
4.5 out of five star rating on Trustpilot

Great flowers delivered

Ordered for a daughter in laws graduation. Flowers easy to order and arrived on time. The quality is excellent - we will be using this...

By Nick9 Mar 2025
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Everything was as I had asked- what…

Everything was as I had asked- what more can one ask!

By Custome Mrs. Margaret Burke8 Mar 2025
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Lovely flowers

Lovely flowers, easy to use website, and fair pricing.

By LOUGHTMAN8 Mar 2025
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Well packaged

Well packaged. Good product

By Mr Martin Haynes8 Mar 2025
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Delivered the next day!

Delivered the next day. The flowers were beautiful and were in perfect condition. The recipient loved them!

By Sarah8 Mar 2025
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Lovely but short shelf life

The tulips were very nice but only lasted 6 days even though looked after properly

By Jacqueline7 Mar 2025
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Still the best year after year!

Every year on the same day, from Italy, I order flower delivery in the UK, and every year I am happy with how Arena Flowers...

By Giuliana7 Mar 2025
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Very fast delivery. Lovely flowers.

Flowers were delivered less than 24 hours after ordering. Recipient said they were lovely and smelt beautiful. I would use Arena Flowers again.

By Anon6 Mar 2025
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Everything was perfect.

Everything was perfect.

By Robert Buck6 Mar 2025
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Flowers delivered as requested

Flowers delivered as requested. Lovely fresh blooms.

By Jane Pearce5 Mar 2025
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Easy to order

Easy to order, delivered on time

By Gary Lines5 Mar 2025
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Really pleased….Very easy to order

Really pleased….Very easy to order, delivered on the date and time requested and very pleased with the quality of the flowers, thankyou.

By Ben Mott4 Mar 2025
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My friends burthday surprise

My friend was very happy with her birthday bunch. They arrived on good condition and on time.

By Patricia Noble4 Mar 2025
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Very nice flowers delivered

Very nice flowers delivered, they arrived well with the recipient

By Peter Lohel3 Mar 2025
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Excellent flowers!

Easy to navigate website, well priced and efficient delivery. Happy partner.

By The Jogging Pioneer3 Mar 2025
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I needed reassurance regarding the delivery

I needed information and some reassurance regarding the delivery of my order. I recieved same through effective communication with Christine. Christine was very kind and the...

By Eve3 Mar 2025
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I just love the variety of flowers

I just love the variety of the subscription flowers, with the options to skip a week and chose which bunch to receive. It’s always a...

By HenryP2 Mar 2025
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The flowers were lovely & got to their…

The flowers were lovely & got to their destination in good time.

By Mr Parker2 Mar 2025
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A Hint of Spring

Beautiful bouquet of flowers sent to a relative. It arrived on time and was just like it was described. I would use ArenaFlowers.com again.

By Elizabeth1 Mar 2025
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Great Flowers

I sent a friend flowers for her birthday & a week later they were still perfect…

By Susie Bonn1 Mar 2025
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The flowers were great

The flowers were great

By Hilary Gitelson1 Mar 2025
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Initial delivery issue but the team…

Initial delivery issue but the team sorted it with total professionalism empathy & speed. Thank you for the great customer service

By Mrs I Crideford28 Feb 2025
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Lovely flowers and vase

Lovely flowers and vase

By Customer28 Feb 2025
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Bought flowers to be delivered for my…

Bought flowers to be delivered for my daughter's birthday. She reported they were "beautiful " high praise from someone who can be very picky! Arena kept...

By Veronica Watson28 Feb 2025
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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.