Occasions
Funeral Flowers
Funeral floristry follows different rules than everything else. It's not about impression, style or occasion symbolism. It's about respect — for the deceased and for those left behind. We take funeral commissions very seriously and consult in person, calmly, without rush.
The three most common forms: the coffin bouquet, the wreath and the grave arrangement. The coffin bouquet is placed on or beside the coffin — usually from immediate family. The wreath is the traditional form from friends, clubs, companies — often with a printed ribbon. The grave arrangement is a flat, dense composition placed directly on the grave.
Colour in German funeral floristry is traditionally restrained: white, cream, muted pinks, some green. Deep orange, bright pink or sun yellow feel out of place. Exception: if the deceased had a strong preference (always loved sunflowers, say) — then a conscious colour choice is appropriate and can be very moving.
Suitable flowers: lilies (the classic sympathy symbol for purity and resurrection), white roses (dignity), calla (quiet elegance), chrysanthemums (in Germany clearly cemetery-coded, differently in other cultures), peonies when in season, hydrangeas for volume.
What we need from you: name of the deceased, date and location of the service, the form you want (bouquet, wreath, arrangement), ribbon text if any, rough budget. Sharing the person's name or preferences helps us bind something more fitting.
We deliver directly to the funeral hall or cemetery. We coordinate with the funeral director when needed — many Düsseldorf directors know our shop. Please let them know flowers are coming from us, just to be safe.
On ribbon text: short, clear messages carry more than long formulae. 'In quiet remembrance — the Müller family' lands more than 'In love and deep connection we remember...'. We help with wording if the words don't come easily.
Frequently asked
- What do you write on a sympathy ribbon?
- Short and clear — e.g. 'In quiet remembrance', 'With love and gratitude', 'We will miss you' — followed by the sender. Long formulae often feel heavy. We're happy to advise if you're unsure.
- How much does a funeral wreath cost?
- Our wreaths start around €75, a classic wreath with seasonal flowers and printed ribbon runs €110–160, a large representative wreath €180–250. Coffin bouquets usually €80–180.
- Can I send funeral flowers anonymously?
- Yes. We leave the ribbon without sender or with a neutral phrase. The family knows someone thought of them without the name being shown.
- Are white lilies always appropriate?
- Almost always. Exception: for allergy-sensitive guests, the strong scent in a closed room can be heavy — calla or white roses then. We check with family or the funeral director if unsure.
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