Cherished Memories Blue & White

Blue is for sorrow, and white for the hope that inevitably overcomes it – this is a sentiment they will cherish. Our sympathy arrangement of white roses, alstroemeria, blue delphinium and carnations, elegantly designed by hand in a graceful cylinder vase, is a touching tribute to a life well lived and the hope that will always prevail.

• Arrangement of white roses, alstroemeria, carnations, daisy poms and monte casino and blue delphinium; accented with fresh greenery
• Hand-designed by our expert florists in a stylish clear glass cylinder vase lined with a Ti leaf ribbon; vase measures 6"H
• Large arrangement measures approximately 16"H x 17"L
• Medium arrangement measures approximately 15"H x 16"L
• Small arrangement measures approximately 14"H X 15"L
• A lovely gift for the service or for the home of family members or friends
• Our florists hand-design each arrangement, so colors, varieties and vase may vary due to local availability
• Alstroemeria may arrive in bud form and will open to full beauty over the next 2-3 days

Blue and white felt like the right pairing for grief that hasn't fully settled yet, one color for the sorrow and one for whatever comes after it. We built this around delphinium and roses because both hold their color for days, so the message stays intact. It's a small way to honor a life and offer comfort to family and friends who are still finding their way through loss.

A two-tone arrangement with a few practical details: sizing and delivery, below.

What's Included: White roses, blue delphinium, alstroemeria, and carnations fill a cylinder vase. It arrives fully arranged, ready to set down and display.

Why We Choose White Roses for This Two-Tone Design: Blue is often read as sorrow, with a lighter tone suggesting the hope that tends to follow it, so pairing the two lets the arrangement hold both feelings at once.

Sizing: Small, Medium, and Large are the sizes offered, with more stems of the same blue and white mix as you go up.

Why Families Choose This Design: This piece suits a home more often than a service, since it's built to sit on a table rather than stand upright. It also works well as a gift from a group of friends or coworkers.

If a Bloom Isn't Available: If the delphinium or a specific rose shade is limited, our designers pick a comparable blue or white bloom so the balance of the two colors holds.

Delivering Vase Arrangements Nationwide: This arrangement reaches homes and funeral homes nationwide, typically the same day when the order lands by 2 PM Monday to Friday or 12:45 PM Saturday in the recipient's time zone. Add the address and timing details at checkout.

• Change the water and re-cut the stems every few days, and keep the vase away from direct sun and drafts so the colors last through the week.

• Our designers may substitute stems of equal or greater value to guarantee freshness and fullness; the overall look and color palette of the design is always preserved.

What does the blue and white combination mean?

Many people read blue as sorrow and white as hope, so this pairing is meant to hold both at once rather than lean fully into one or the other.

Is this sympathy bouquet a good choice for a home instead of a service?

Yes, it's designed to sit on a table, which makes it a natural fit for a home. It also works at a smaller, quieter service if needed.

What should I write on the card for one of our sympathy gifts?

Something simple works best: 'with deepest sympathy' or 'thinking of your family' are both fitting. We're happy to help if you'd like a suggestion.

Is it common to send sympathy flowers before or during the service itself?

Either works well. Some families like flowers to arrive before the funeral as a quiet show of support; others prefer them sent afterward, directly to the house, as a lasting reminder of care and compassion.