Whether you live nearby or far away, sending sympathy flowers to an Orlando-area service or home is straightforward if you have a few details ready.
Before you order
- Name of the person who died, as it appears in the obituary
- Service location, date and start time (from the obituary or funeral home website)
- The family’s address, if sending to the home
- Any “in lieu of flowers” request
Delivery to a funeral home or church
Order for delivery a few hours before the visitation or service begins. Many local florists deliver to Orlando-area funeral homes regularly. Funeral homes often list a flower ordering option on the obituary page. For a service at Postell’s Mortuary (this site’s sponsor), use its flowers page.
Delivery to the family’s home
Plants and vase arrangements are easiest for families to care for. Consider sending a week or two after the funeral, when visitors have gone and support is especially meaningful.
Florida weather
Heat and humidity shorten the life of cut flowers. For outdoor graveside services in summer, heat-tolerant flowers and delivery close to the start time help. Plants such as peace lilies and orchids do well indoors.
What to write
A short, sincere message is best: “With deepest sympathy,” “Thinking of you and your family,” or a brief memory of the person. See sympathy card messages.