Sympathy Flowers & Delivery

Sympathy flowers bring solace and beauty, creating an atmosphere for grief and remembrance. Our funeral flowers symbolize life's beauty even in mourning, offering comfort to grieving individuals. At James Cress Florist, we have provided sympathy flowers to Long Island families since 1903, helping create tranquility during memorial services. Our family-owned business, with over 130 years of experience, crafts funeral arrangements to honor those who remain in our hearts forever.

Sympathy Flowers & Gifts for the Home

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Clear Skies Bouquet
Clear Skies Bouquet
Let this uplifting arrangement be a reminder of the clear skies ahead. Capturing the feeling of hope that a new day brings, this bouquet is composed of voluminous hydrangea blooms and vibrant belladonna delphinium to refresh their mood.
From $134.95
From $134.95
Sincerest Sorrow All White Arrangement
Sincerest Sorrow All White
Send your sincere condolences with our sophisticated all-white display of roses, lilies, stock, daisy poms and monte casino. A comforting tribute that creates cherished memories of those who have passed. Elegant white bouquet with various flowers, designed by local florists and may vary in...
From $109.99
From $109.99
Healing Tears Blue & White
Healing Tears Blue & White
Soothe their tears as they mourn the loss of a loved one with the serenity of blue and white. Our sympathy arrangement of fresh blue delphinium, white roses and lilies, expertly gathered together in a clear glass cube lined with Ti leaf ribbon, makes...
From $69.99
From $69.99
Peace Lily Plant For Sympathy
Peace Lily Plant For Sympathy
Also known as the peace lily, the serene Spathiphyllum plant is a lasting expression of your deepest sympathy. With glossy green leaves and fragrant white blooms, each one is hand-selected by our florists and tucked into a charming woven basket planter. When sent to...
From $69.95
From $69.95

Funeral Flowers for the Service

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Blue & White Funeral Standing Spray
Blue & White Funeral Standing Spray
In times of sorrow, a standing tribute beautifully honors the dearly departed. Our Blue & White Funeral Standing Spray, handcrafted with care by expert florists, combines pristine white and rich blue blooms into a lush and respectful arrangement. This full presentation features white roses,...
From $199.99
From $199.99
Heartfelt Sympathies Standing Basket
Heartfelt Sympathies Standing Basket
Remember the everlasting joy and exuberance with our Heartfelt Sympathies Standing Basket. This beautiful arrangement was created to honor that lively spirit. With elegant craftsmanship, the vibrant mix of blooms provides a heartwarming tribute to someone who was truly unique.
From $104.99
From $104.99
Heartfelt Tribute Blue & White Floor Basket Arrangement
Heartfelt Tribute Blue & White Floor Basket Arrangement
Offer the peace and tranquility that comes from classic blue and white flowers. Our elegant floor basket arrangement, handcrafted by our caring florists with pristine white and blue blooms, is a tasteful gesture perfectly suited for the funeral home or memorial services.
From $99.99
From $99.99
Clear Skies Bouquet
Clear Skies Bouquet
Let this uplifting arrangement be a reminder of the clear skies ahead. Capturing the feeling of hope that a new day brings, this bouquet is composed of voluminous hydrangea blooms and vibrant belladonna delphinium to refresh their mood.
From $134.95
From $134.95

Sympathy Plants

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Peace Lily Plant For Sympathy
Peace Lily Plant For Sympathy
Also known as the peace lily, the serene Spathiphyllum plant is a lasting expression of your deepest sympathy. With glossy green leaves and fragrant white blooms, each one is hand-selected by our florists and tucked into a charming woven basket planter. When sent to...
From $69.95
From $69.95
Spathiphyllum (Peace Lily) plant in a 6" White Ceramic Comfort Planter pot
Comfort Planter Spathiphyllum
Experience a sense of peace and serenity with the Comfort Planter. The stunning white ceramic vessel holds a beautiful 6" Spathiphyllum (Peace Lily) plant, boasting delicate white flowers among lush green leaves.
$89.95
$89.95
Classic Dish Garden
Classic Dish Garden
Our classic dish garden is hand-designed with a lush variety of fresh plants to spruce up any indoor space. Set in a charming wicker basket with a rustic burlap ribbon, it’s a thoughtful gift for birthdays, housewarmings or any day you want to send...
From $89.99
From $89.99
White Orchid Single Stem
White Orchid Single Stem
A single stem white Orchid Plant (phalaenopsis) is potted elegantly with Spanish moss in a glass vase and a bow to match. Cheer up a loved one's heart with the joy and peacefulness the orchid plants offers. This breathtaking gift is sure to add...
$59.95
$59.95

Gourmet Food & Gifts

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Sending Our Prayers Sympathy Gift Basket
Sending Our Prayers Sympathy Gift Basket
Send caring condolences and words of comfort with this beautiful gourmet food basket filled with creamy Italian cheese dip, Bavarian style pretzels, Ghirardelli chocolates and more. The Sending Our Prayers Sympathy Gift Basket includes: chocolate salted caramel cookies, butterscotch candies, kettle popcorn, Highland select...
$80.99
$80.99
Deluxe Fruit & Gourmet Baskets
Deluxe Fruit & Gourmet Baskets
It's a surefire way to become the apple of their eye. Send our florist-designed basket of fresh fruit and delicious gourmet snacks, including such delicacies as grapefruit, apples, pears, cookies, crackers, sausage, cheese and more. Hand-crafted basket includes a deluxe assortment of orchard-fresh fruit...
From $79.99
From $79.99
In Loving Memory Sympathy Gift Basket
In Loving Memory Sympathy Gift Basket
Remember a loved one and comfort those who care when you send this sympathy basked filled with well wishes. The In Loving Memory Sympathy Gift Basket includes: Three pepper water crackers, smoked almonds, Fontina creamy cheese spread, chocolate covered graham crackers, 3 oz. beef...
$63.99
$63.99
With Our Deepest Sympathy Gourmet Gift Board
With Our Deepest Sympathy Gourmet Gift Board
Send this meaningful expression of your deepest sympathy and make a difference in their day. This solid wood cutting board is adorned with a heartfelt sympathy ribbon and filled with an array of delicious gourmet treats. Your thoughtfulness will be remembered. With Our Deepest...
$71.99
$71.99

Funeral Standing Baskets

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Heartfelt Sympathies White Funeral Standing Basket
Heartfelt Sympathies White Funeral Standing Basket
Symbolizing peace, serenity and purity, white flowers can help comfort those grieving the loss of someone they loved dearly. Our majestic standing basket arrangement in angelic white is an impressive tribute to their memory. Artistically designed by expert florists with an abundance of pristine...
From $104.99
From $104.99
Heartfelt Sympathies Blue & White Funeral Standing Basket
Heartfelt Sympathies Blue & White Funeral Standing Basket
Maybe they loved the color blue…or maybe they enjoyed the calmness of the ocean under a cloudless sky. Our majestic blue and white standing basket arrangement will help honor their memory in a unique and meaningful way. Artistically designed by our expert florists with...
From $129.99
From $129.99
Heartfelt Sympathies Lavender & White Standing Basket
Heartfelt Sympathies Lavender & White Standing Basket
One who has touched the lives of many deserves to be honored in a uniquely touching way. Our majestic standing basket arrangement in lavender and white is an impressive tribute to their memory. Artistically designed by expert florists with an abundance of soft, lavender-hued...
From $104.99
From $104.99
Heartfelt Sympathies Standing Basket - Fall
Heartfelt Sympathies Standing Basket - Fall
EXCLUSIVE The loss of a loved one is never easy, but a caring gesture can provide comfort and hope. Our classic standing basket arrangement is crafted by local florists with an abundance of blooms in rich, autumn colors. It’s a touching tribute to remind...
From $104.99
From $104.99

Funeral Standing Sprays

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Blue & White Funeral Standing Spray
Blue & White Funeral Standing Spray
In times of sorrow, a standing tribute beautifully honors the dearly departed. Our Blue & White Funeral Standing Spray, handcrafted with care by expert florists, combines pristine white and rich blue blooms into a lush and respectful arrangement. This full presentation features white roses,...
From $199.99
From $199.99
White Funeral Standing Spray
White Funeral Standing Spray
White flowers have a peacefulness and purity to them, bringing hope and light during a time of loss. Our impressive standing spray arrangement is meticulously handcrafted by expert local florists with an abundance of pristine white blooms for a lush, full presentation. Let it...
From $199.99
From $199.99
Lavender And White Funeral Standing Spray
Lavender And White Funeral Standing Spray
When words fall short, flowers offer a powerful and heartfelt expression. Our striking standing spray arrangement, meticulously crafted by skilled local florists, features a lush blend of calming lavender and white blooms. This elegant and full-bodied design serves as a beautiful and lasting tribute.
From $199.99
From $199.99
Sympathy Standing Spray - Fall
Sympathy Standing Spray - Fall
EXCLUSIVE Their warm smile and joyful spirit are beautifully captured in our classic standing spray. Filled with rich autumn colors, this seasonal arrangement is crafted by expert local florists, creating a loving tribute to someone who brought happiness to so many.
From $199.99
From $199.99

Funeral Heart Sprays

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Always Remember Floral Heart Tribute - Pink & White
Always Remember Floral Heart Tribute - Pink & White
They will always hold a special place in your heart. This sentiment is best captured with our standing, open heart-shaped arrangement in pink hues. Handcrafted by our caring florists with an assortment of graceful pink blooms, it is a magnificent tribute fitting for the...
From $299.99
From $299.99
Red bleeding heart funeral flowers
Standing Red Rose Bleeding Heart
When words alone aren’t enough to express the strength of your love, our impressive heart-shaped arrangement of Bleeding Heart funeral flowers makes an unforgettable statement. Perfect for honoring a loved one with a deeply meaningful and elegant tribute.
From $599.99
From $599.99
Always Remember Floral Heart Tribute- Blue & White
Always Remember Floral Heart Tribute- Blue & White
It’s the strength of love that keeps us going after the loss of someone dear. This sentiment is best captured with our standing, open heart-shaped arrangement. Handcrafted by our caring florists with a gathering of pure white blooms and fresh blue delphinium, it is...
From $299.99
From $299.99
Always In My Heart Floral Heart Red & White
Always In My Heart Floral Heart Red & White
Though they may have left this world, their memory will forever live on in the hearts of many. Our grandstanding heart arrangement beautifully reflects this enduring sentiment. Handcrafted by our caring florists using a bed of white carnations and a cascade of radiant red...
From $299.99
From $299.99

Funeral Cross Flowers

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Peace & Prayers Blue & White Standing Cross
Peace & Prayers Blue & White Standing Cross
Celebrate a life of faith and devotion with our elegant sympathy arrangement. A bed of pristine white blooms is crafted into the shape of a cross by our caring florists. Flourishes of white and blue flowers cascade down the center. What a beautiful tribute...
From $299.99
From $299.99
Peace & Prayers White Standing Cross
Peace & Prayers White Standing Cross
Honor and memorialize a more fully-lived life with the Peace and Prayers Standing Cross - White. The perfect way to send your love and support, this piece displays fresh white roses, football mums, greenery, and a floral accent artfully crafted into a cross. An...
From $299.95
From $299.95
Peace and Prayers Standing Cross
Peace and Prayers Standing Cross
From the sadness of saying goodbye comes a beauty that will last a lifetime. The Peace and Prayers Standing Cross is a great way to show your sympathy for friends and family who are mourning the loss of a loved one. Our knowledgeable florists,...
From $299.95
From $299.95
Divine Light
Divine Light
Your message of hope for eternal serenity is delivered ever so elegantly in this graceful cross. Your sincerity will be acknowledged by all who are present.
From $299.95
From $299.95

Funeral Casket Sprays

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Distinguished Service Casket Spray
Distinguished Service Casket Spray
A beautifully patriotic way to pay tribute to a loved one. This half-couch spray sends an eloquent message of strength, respect and freedom.
From $349.99
From $349.99
Angel Wings Casket Spray
Angel Wings Casket Spray
Angel Wings Casket Spray is a beautiful way to bring peace and beauty to their final farewell service, designed by James Cress Florist with White Dendrobium orchids, white calla lilies, hydrangea, and a variety of greens that are artfully arranged to adorn the top...
$594.94
$594.94
Red Rose Reverence Casket Spray
Red Rose Reverence Casket Spray
Red roses tell a story of love, beauty, and strength. This all-red spray graces the casket with accents of trailing ivy.
From $499.99
From $499.99
Graceful Grandeur Casket Spray
Graceful Grandeur Casket Spray
Joyous times and golden memories are recalled with this lovely half-couch casket spray that consoles the bereaved with a sunny array of beautiful blooms.
From $249.99
From $249.99

Funeral Wreaths

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All White Funeral Wreath
All White Funeral Wreath
Their pure heart and peaceful spirit will live on in a gesture symbolizing the circle of eternal life. Our standing wreath of soothing white blooms and fresh greenery, expertly crafted by our local florists for a lush, full presentation, is a grand expression of...
From $299.99
From $299.99
Serene Blessings Standing Wreath- Blue and White
Serene Blessings Standing Wreath- Blue and White
Helping someone find peace after the loss of a loved one can be difficult. If you want to offer your condolences through flowers, our timeless standing wreath in blue and white is a beautiful choice. Crafted with a mix of soothing blooms for a...
From $299.99
From $299.99
Gift of Warmth Wreath
Gift of Warmth Wreath
GIFT OF WARMTH WREATH James Cress Gift of Warmth Wreath shares your support when someone you know is going through a difficult time. A design of pink and lavender blooms in a classic shape is thoughtfully crafted by James Cress Florist to express your...
From $249.95
From $249.95
GOLDEN REMEMBRANCE WREATH
Golden Remembrance Wreath
Celebrate the cherished memories of a loved one with the radiant beauty of our Golden Remembrance Wreath. Whether yellow was their favorite hue or it reflects their glowing spirit, this stunning funeral wreath serves as a meaningful floral tribute, expressing your deepest love and...
From $259.95
From $259.95

Cremation Flowers

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Crescent Cremation Arrangement- Blue and White
Crescent Cremation Arrangement- Blue and White
Express your heartfelt condolences with a beautiful floral tribute. Our blue and white crescent shaped design is handcrafted from a soothing cascade of blooms to honor a loved one in a meaningful way. One-sided arrangement of blue delphinium, white roses, Oriental lilies, football mums,...
From $149.99
From $149.99
White Cremation Wreath
White Cremation Wreath
This Wreath encircles an urn (not included) with roses, lilies, baby's breath and mums. A beautiful display that honors a loved one's memory with grace and elegance. It's a tender tribute to a life well-lived, crafted with a timeless beauty and grace.
From $249.95
From $249.95
Simple Devotion Deluxe Cremation Setting
Simple Devotion Deluxe Cremation Setting
Including pristine orchids, roses and snapdragons, this setting surrounds an urn with fragrant white lilies. (Urn is not included).
From $324.95
From $324.95
Spring Cremation Wreath
Spring Cremation Wreath
This wreath encircles an urn (not included) with roses, alstroemeria, carnations and other spring flowers and foliage.
From $194.95
From $194.95

Helpful Guidance from James Cress Florist

what to say to someone grieving
Funeral Flowers Arrangement ideas for your loved ones

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All White Sympathy Flowers
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Blue White Sympathy Flowers
BLUE & WHITE
Lavender Sympathy Flowers
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Pink White Sympathy Flowers
PINK & WHITE
Red White Sympathy Flowers
RED & WHITE
Bright Sympathy Flowers
BRIGHT
Pastel Sympathy Flowers
PASTEL
Yellow White Sympathy Flowers
YELLOW & WHITE
Red White Blue Sympathy Flowers
RED, WHITE & BLUE

Our Sympathy Flower Services

During this challenging time, our Sympathy Advisors are available at (631) 724-0333. As a highly-regarded and dependable local florist, we ensure that all funeral flower selections and deliveries are treated with the utmost care. Our delicate floral arrangements provide comfort to Long Island families during these difficult times.

FAQs about Funeral Flowers

How much should I spend on funeral flowers?

There is no set amount to spend on funeral flowers. It depends on the type and number of flowers you wish to send and the size of the arrangement. Large-scale arrangements may range from $75 to over $400, depending on complexity and style. Smaller arrangements, like a single rosebud or bouquet, can cost between $39 and $50. Remember, the gesture of mourning and sympathy is more important than its monetary value.

How do I know what flowers to send for a funeral?

There is no right or wrong type of funeral flower arrangement. Consider the preferences of the deceased and their family when making your decision. Traditional choices include lilies, roses, carnations, chrysanthemums, and gladioli. Unique displays might feature wildflowers, sunflowers, and exotic blooms. White flowers are often used for expressions of sympathy.

How will the funeral home know who the flowers are from?

Funeral homes receive the card message attached to the flowers. This card includes the deceased's name and a personal message of condolence, along with the funeral home's name, address, service date, your name, and the sending florist or business. Additional contact information or specific relationships with the deceased can also be included to help the florist create an appropriate arrangement.

What if I need to cancel my funeral order?

If you need to cancel your order, contact the florist or funeral home as soon as possible. Depending on their policy, you may be fully refunded or charged a cancellation fee. Ensure the flowers have not yet been delivered before attempting to cancel. Cancellation policies vary, so it’s best to ask beforehand what their policy is to avoid issues later.