Sympathy & Funeral Flowers Vancouver

Sympathy flowers delivered across Downtown Vancouver

When someone you care about loses a person they love, flowers can say what is hard to put into words. VanCentral Florist is a small, women-owned florist based in Downtown Vancouver. We design every sympathy piece by hand from fresh stems and deliver the same day when you order by 1:00 p.m. to funeral homes, churches, celebration-of-life venues and family homes in Downtown Vancouver, the West End, Yaletown, Gastown, Chinatown, Strathcona, Fairview, Mount Pleasant, South Granville and Kitsilano.

Funeral home or family home: what to send

For the funeral, memorial or celebration of life

Larger, formal pieces are made to be displayed at the service. A standing sympathy spray or a heart-shaped spray stands on an easel near the front of the room, while a wreath such as Queen of Wreath or Faithful Wishes is a traditional symbol of eternal life. These pieces are usually sent by close family, a group of friends or a workplace.

For the family’s home

At home, something the family can keep close is often more welcome. A vase arrangement arrives ready to display, an orchid lasts for weeks with very little care, and a candle arrangement offers a quiet place for reflection. A home delivery is also the right choice if you learn of a loss after the service has already taken place.

On behalf of an office or team

Many Downtown offices send one arrangement from the whole team, such as the Elegant Ivory Sympathy Arrangement. Add every name you would like on the card in the order notes and we will include them.

How to time a delivery before the service

• Order by 1:00 p.m. for same-day delivery. Later orders are scheduled for the next available delivery.
• Include the service details in your order notes: the venue name, the date and start time, and the full name of the person being remembered.
• We schedule delivery ahead of the start time, within the venue’s receiving hours, so the flowers are in place before guests arrive.
• Short notice? Call us at (236) 551-2207 and we will tell you honestly what we can arrange in time.

Choosing colours and respecting customs

White, ivory and soft green are appropriate for almost any service. Gentle pastels suit a celebration of life, and brighter colours can honour someone who loved them. Vancouver is home to many traditions, and customs around funeral flowers differ:

• Many Chinese families favour white and yellow flowers for funerals and avoid red, which is associated with celebrations.
• In Jewish tradition, flowers are generally not sent to the funeral or during shiva; a food or fruit gift for the family is more customary.
• Hindu services often feature white flowers and garlands.

If you are not sure, check with the family or the funeral director, or call us and we will help you choose something respectful.

What to write on a sympathy card

• “With deepest sympathy. We are thinking of you.”
• “Remembering [name] with love, and holding your family close.”
• “There are no words, only love. We are here for you.”
• “In loving memory of a wonderful friend.”
• “With heartfelt condolences from all of us at [company].”