Sympathy and Tributes

Our Sympathy Collection is designed for families, friends, and funeral professionals who want beautiful, heartfelt flowers without a lengthy consultation process.

Whether you're sending a gesture of comfort, honouring a loved one, or ordering flowers for a service, we'll create every piece with care, sensitivity, and attention to detail.

It's the same creative team, the same thoughtful approach, and the same commitment to quality—simply offered in a straightforward, easy-to-order format.

how it works

We create thoughtful, elegant sympathy flowers with care, then deliver them directly to the funeral home, service, or family’s home.

Ready to order? Skip to our A La Carte page and place your order!

Shop Sympathy & Funeral

1. Choose Your Tribute

Browse our collection of sympathy arrangements, wreaths, standing sprays, casket sprays, urn designs, and vase arrangements.

2. Share the Service details

Tell us where the flowers are being delivered, the date and time of the service, and any personal message you'd like included.

If you're ordering multiple pieces, we'll coordinate them so everything feels cohesive unless you request otherwise.

3. We Design With Care

Our designers thoughtfully select the freshest seasonal flowers to create each arrangement in our signature garden-inspired style.

Rather than recreating designs flower-for-flower, we focus on creating pieces that convey beauty, warmth, and remembrance while respecting your chosen colour palette and overall aesthetic.

4. Delivery to the Funeral Home

We coordinate directly with the funeral home or place of service to ensure your flowers arrive at the appropriate time.

Every arrangement is carefully prepared, professionally presented, and delivered with the respect the occasion deserves.

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Q&A

What is the difference between funeral flowers and sympathy flowers?

While they can be interchangeable, there are differences between funeral flowers and sympathy flowers. Funeral flowers are typically sent to the funeral home or church and include large-scale arrangements like large baskets, wreaths, standing sprays, or casket sprays, and they honor the deceased while adding beauty and serenity to the atmosphere. Sympathy flowers are sent directly to the family's home or office. They are meant to express condolences and bring comfort and brightness during the family's time of grief.

When should I send funeral flowers?

Funeral flowers should be sent in time for the funeral or memorial service. They are usually delivered directly to the funeral home, church, or location where the service will be held, ensuring they contribute to the ambiance and tribute during the ceremony.

Will my flowers look exactly like the photos?

Our photographs represent our design style and overall aesthetic.

Because flowers are seasonal and naturally variable, every arrangement is unique. We focus on capturing the same feeling and overall composition rather than replicating each stem exactly.

When is it appropriate to send sympathy flowers?

Sympathy flowers can be sent any time after the sad news is received, even weeks later. They are a way to show the family that you are thinking of them and to offer comfort during their grieving process. Sympathy flowers can be delivered to the family’s home or office.

Can you deliver directly to the funeral home?

Absolutely.

We regularly coordinate deliveries with funeral homes and places of worship. Simply provide the service information during checkout, and we'll take care of the logistics.

What are appropriate flowers for expressing sympathy?

Sympathy flowers can include flower bouquets, flower boxes, smaller arrangements, or plants. They are typically more understated than funeral flowers and aim to bring comfort and a touch of brightness to the home of the grieving family. Browse sympathy flowers here.

Can you provide a note card?

Yes.

Every arrangement includes a complimentary message card. Simply include your message during checkout, and we'll ensure it accompanies your flowers.

Will my flowers look exactly like my inspiration photos?

We use inspiration images as a guide for style, colour palette, and overall atmosphere, not as a flower-for-flower blueprint.

Our goal is to capture the feeling of the inspiration while designing something unique using the best flowers available for your event.

How much notice do you need?

Whenever possible, we recommend ordering at least before we close the day before.

However, we understand that services are often arranged quickly and will always do our best to accommodate short-notice requests when our schedule allows.

Can you make custom shapes for tributes?

Yes. We create custom floral tributes that celebrate the unique life and personality of your loved one. Whether it's a favourite hobby, profession, passion, or meaningful symbol, we'll work with you to design a one-of-a-kind tribute.

Custom designs have included musical instruments, sports-themed tributes, cars, and other personalized creations.

To get started, please email hello@mayflowers.ca with your ideas, service date, and any reference photos. We'll be happy to discuss the design, availability, and pricing (starts at $500)

Have more questions? Please email us at hello@mayflowers.ca and we'll be glad to help!

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  • ★★★★★

    I ordered a dozen cocktail and bud vases from May Flowers to use as table decor for my mother’s 80th birthday dinner and could not have been more thrilled. I had provided a copy of the dinner invitation which included a floral design to use as inspiration, and the arrangements matched the design and colours perfectly. I wouldn’t hesitate to order from May Flowers again!

    - Michelle Rainford

  • ★★★★★

    Thank you to May Flowers for accommodating our request for custom bud vase arrangements for our event. We wanted a spring theme with more pastels and the blooms looked so lovely on our tables. Really appreciated their fast replies and willingness to clarify any questions we had. We loved the flowers!

    - Kim Duong