A casket spray is the large arrangement that rests on top of the casket during the funeral service.
It is often the first thing people notice when they walk in, and it is usually chosen by the closest family.
Below you can browse the casket sprays a local florist can deliver straight to the funeral home.
A casket spray is a long, low arrangement built to sit on the lid of a closed casket, or on the lower half of an open one.
Florists usually design it with roses, lilies, carnations and plenty of greenery, so it looks full from every side of the room.
Each spray in our collection lists its flowers in the description, so you can see what goes into it before you order.
Many families keep a few blooms from the spray after the service, or have them pressed as a keepsake.
Tradition gives the casket spray to the immediate family, such as a spouse, the children or the parents of the person who died.
Sometimes the grandchildren or the siblings go in on one together.
Because there is usually only one casket spray, it is kind to check with the family or the funeral director before you order one yourself.
If you are a friend, a coworker or a more distant relative, a standing spray, a wreath or a plant is the more common choice.
Casket sprays are less common at cremation services, unless the family holds a viewing with a casket first.
Start with the person you are honoring.
If they loved a certain color or flower, that is a better guide than any rule.
White and cream feel calm and traditional, red roses speak to deep love, and soft pinks and lavenders often suit a mother or a grandmother.
Bright yellows and oranges can feel right for a celebration of life.
Fuller sprays use more flowers and cost more, so compare the photos and descriptions side by side.
If you are matching other pieces the family ordered, mention the colors in the special instructions box at checkout.
The store policy says a florist may substitute similar flowers so the order arrives on time, but the size and shape of the arrangement will not change.
The card on a casket spray usually names the family as a group, such as “With love forever, your wife and children.”
Card messages can be up to 200 characters, so a short, personal line works best.
Many families pair a casket spray with standing sprays from friends, and some send a sympathy plant to the house afterward.
When should a casket spray arrive?
Plan for it to arrive before the visitation or the service, so the funeral home has time to set it in place.
Choose the delivery date at checkout and add the service time in the special delivery instructions box.
Can I order a casket spray if I am not immediate family?
You can, but it is best to ask the family or the funeral home first, so two sprays do not arrive for one casket.
Which days can it be delivered?
Delivery is available Monday through Saturday, and Sunday delivery is not offered.
The same day cut-off time is listed under Customer Service in the store menu.
Who delivers the flowers?
A local florist near the funeral home designs the casket spray and delivers it by hand through the Florist One network.
When you are ready, choose a casket spray above, or browse every arrangement type on our home page.