Nothing can make you panic quicker than trying to write a sympathy message for your funeral flowers order. Whether you're sending flowers directly to the bereaved family or are ordering one of many to display at the funeral service, your flower card will do all the talking. Encapsulate your complicated feelings of love, sorrow, and support with these short words of sympathy.
Thoughtful & Short Messages for Funeral Flower Cards
There are no words to make death feel less painful, but these short funeral flower messages reaffirm your care and support during a difficult time. Make the most of those little white cards with these petite sympathy messages.
- Our friend will be missed today, tomorrow, and forever.
- My deepest sympathies to all friends and family as we gather to honor (name of the deceased).
- Like a beautiful flower, (name of the deceased)'s memory will bloom in our hearts year after year.
- I'm sorry for your loss. May our gesture of comfort touch your heart.
- You have our deepest condolences on the death of your father (or mother).
- We will always remember the good times, learn from the bad, and live for our old friend.
- I'm here to walk beside you, share in your grief, and help in your healing.
- We are here for you. Take what you need — help, comfort, time alone — we can give it all.
- When death hands us grief, we offer these flowers as a truce that beauty and life may prevail.
- Our hearts are with you at this time.
- Right now is the time to shed your tears. Tomorrow will always be there.
Touching Sympathy Flower Messages That Go Beyond "Condolences"
Standard sympathy messages aren't perfect in every situation. Put a unique spin on your funeral flower's note with these touching messages.
- We hope these flowers are a bright spot during this difficult time.
- You deserve a touch of happiness today.
- When life deals you a horrible blow, the flowers will still bloom.
- Although these are sad times, your home doesn't have to feel like a sad place.
- We hope these flowers bring a smile to your face.
- These annuals prove that your love for [the deceased] is everlasting.
- A flower bouquet can send your blues away.
- May these sweet-smelling flowers bring a smile to your face.
Simple Funeral Flower Messages to the Deceased
Everyone experiences grief differently, and you might find comfort in sending flowers directly to the person you lost. These funeral flower messages help you compose a final goodbye to your loved one when you can't find the right words to say.
- Sending love your way.
- Loving you was easy, missing you is hard.
- I've sent you these flowers because you deserve to be decorated and adorned.
- Your life and memory will always be beautiful to me.
- I'll carry your memory with me everywhere I go.
- We can't be with you in person, but we are with you in spirit.
- Today, we celebrate you just as we will in our hearts forever.
- Like a flower, you will never truly die because your memory lives on.
- This is a promise to you, that we will support your family through everything.
Kind Funeral Flower Sympathy Messages From Coworkers
Rallying the office and getting everyone to chip in on some funeral flowers for a grieving coworker is a kind thing to do. Support your teammate through this arduous period with these sympathetic messages.
- From your work family to your home family, we are so sorry for your loss.
- Our deepest sympathies to you and your family during this difficult time.
- Grieving is hard work, but we know you're capable of finding healing.
- We are thinking of you and your family today.
- We hope the time away gives you a chance to heal.
- May today be a celebration of love for all in attendance.
- This small gesture comes with great care for you and your family.
- We are with you in spirit today and will be here for you when you return.
- Take all the time you need to process this monumental loss.
- We wish you and your family the best during this hard time.
Related: 7 Meaningful Examples of Thank You Notes for Funeral Flowers
Longer Sympathy Messages to Include With Funeral Flowers
If you're ordering some flowers in person, you might be able to write a longer message than you can online. These kind sympathy messages keep things brief, but give you the chance to elaborate a bit more than the standard ones.
- Thank you for touching my life. You'll never know the extent to which you reached my soul.
- Your love and kindness have left a mark that will go on to touch others, so your spirit will always live on.
- We stand together as a family. Just as we walked through life together, we'll find a way through the pain that this passing brings.
- Your (father, mother, aunt, etc.) was and still is a gift to my life. They brought me so much joy when I least expected it.
- There's no way to express my sorrow for you, so I'll say it the only way I know how: I'm sorry for your loss and for your grief.
- Some people mark us with their kindness, love, and light. (Name of deceased) was someone who left such an indelible mark on all of us.
- Today is the beginning of a difficult journey of saying goodbye. We share in your grief and are with you every step of the way.
- We're sorry we can't be with you today as you say goodbye to (deceased's name). Please know we are thinking of them and you.
- Sending our deepest sympathies and love to all who grieve the loss of a loved one today. Take joy in knowing we are all connected by (deceased's name)'s memory.
Closing Phrases to Sign Off Your Sympathy Messages With
Likely your friends, family, and/or coworkers will receive a ton of gifts and flowers as sympathetic gestures. Help them know which ones are from you with these heartening closing phrases to include just before you or your group's name.
- With healing wishes
- From our hearts to yours
- In sympathy we share
- To love and remembrance
- In celebration of life
- All our love
- In loving memory
- With love and light
Share a Sympathy Message From the Heart
The customary note that comes with funeral flowers is your chance to say goodbye to a friend or family member who is no longer with you. It's also an opportunity to let other close relatives or friends know how much you care for them and are ready to support them in their grief. Remember that there are no right or wrong ways to express your feelings so long as you share a message that comes from your heart.
