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Flowers have long been a way of expressing love, sympathy and remembrance when words are difficult to find. Whether you're arranging a funeral for a close family member or looking to send your condolences to friends or colleagues, choosing the right floral tribute can provide comfort and honour the life of someone special.
At Roses Are Red, we've been helping our customers select thoughtful funeral/memorial flowers for over 25 years. Every tribute is handcrafted with care, ensuring it reflects both the person being remembered and the sentiment behind your gift.
Choosing the Right Funeral Flowers
The most appropriate floral tribute often depends on your relationship with the person who has passed, and the type of service that is being held for them.
Casket Sprays
A casket spray is the main floral tribute at a funeral and is traditionally chosen by the immediate family. Positioned on top of the casket (coffin), it becomes the centrepiece of the service and is often the floral arrangement guests remember most.
Because casket sprays are so personal, they are carefully designed to reflect the personality, interests and life of the person who has passed.
We offer both:
A wreath is one of the most traditional funeral tributes, symbolising eternal life, remembrance and enduring love.
Circular in shape, wreaths are commonly displayed during the service before being taken to the graveside or memorial location. They are an appropriate choice for extended family, close friends, colleagues, community groups or organisations wishing to pay their respects.
Floral arrangements are a thoughtful and practical way to express sympathy.
Designed into a beautiful container, they require little maintenance and can be displayed during the service before being easily taken home by the family afterwards. They are especially suitable for friends, neighbours, workplaces and colleagues wishing to send condolences. Whether large or small, an arrangement expresses your love and support without feeling too overwhelming and without the need for the recipient to locate a vase.
Wrapped sympathy bouquets are another popular choice, particularly when flowers are being delivered directly to the family's home. They offer flexibility, are easy to transport and provide a heartfelt expression of support during a difficult time. To simplify the process even further, add a vase to your order and we will deliver the flowers arranged in the vase.
Funeral vs Memorial Flowers
While there are no strict rules, different floral tributes tend to suit different types of services.
For formal funerals or larger gatherings:
For memorial services or celebrations of life:
Because memorial services are often held in smaller venues, many families and guests choose arrangements that can easily be displayed on tables, beside photographs or throughout the room.
Choosing Colours That Reflect Their Life
One of the most meaningful aspects of funeral flowers is selecting a colour theme that reflects the person being remembered.
Bright flowers celebrate a vibrant life filled with happiness, warmth and personality.
Our bright designs often feature colours such as of reds, oranges, purple and yellows, creating a gorgeous vibrant palette. These colours are often chosen for someone remembered for their energy, optimism and love of life. They lit up the room, and so will these flowers.
Soft pinks, lilacs, and delicate creams create a gentle and comforting tribute, expressing love, tenderness and peaceful remembrance. These colours radiate femininity and provide a touch of colour that doesn't stand out too much.
Timeless whites, creams and fresh greenery remain one of the most traditional choices for funeral flowers, representing peace, purity and respect.
Custom Designs
Every life is unique.
If your loved one had favourite flowers, colours or a particular style, we're happy to create a personalised tribute that reflects who they were. Whether you have a specific vision or simply an idea to explore, please contact us before ordering so we can discuss your design.
Funeral flowers are far more than decoration. They tell a story. They celebrate an unforgettable personality. They offer comfort to grieving family and friends.
Whether it's a bright arrangement reflecting a cheeky spirit or an elegant white tribute expressing quiet dignity, every design becomes a meaningful part of saying goodbye.
Planning Ahead
Some funeral tributes, particularly casket sprays and larger bespoke designs, require many fresh flowers and considerable design time.
For this reason, we ask for a minimum of 24 hours' notice for casket sprays and recommend contacting us as early as possible if you have specific flower or colour requests.
Easy No Fuss Delivery
Require delivery to a Funeral home? Please let us know the name, address and time of the service and we will handle the rest.
We're Here to Help
Choosing funeral flowers can feel overwhelming, particularly when you're making decisions during an emotional time. Our experienced florists are here to guide you through the options and help you select a tribute that feels personal, meaningful and appropriate.
Whether you're arranging a casket spray for an immediate family member, sending a sympathy arrangement to loved ones, or choosing flowers for a memorial service, we're here to help.
Browse our complete collection of funeral flowers to explore casket sprays, wreaths, sympathy arrangements, bouquets and other thoughtful floral tributes available for delivery throughout Auckland.
You can trust you are speaking directly with a local florist and not being charged unnecessary service fees.
Shop online to choose what to send. Our range is updated daily to reflect what’s available and in season.
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