Heartfelt Sympathies Standing Basket

Their joy and exuberance will always be remembered. Our classic standing basket arrangement was designed to capture that lively spirit. Elegantly crafted for a lush, full presentation, this vibrant mix of blooms creates a memorable tribute to someone who was truly one-of-a-kind.

• One-sided standing basket arrangement with orange roses and Asiatic lilies, golden sunflowers, blue delphinium, fuchsia stock and hot pink carnations; accented with assorted greenery and yellow ribbon
• Extra large measures approximately 39"H x 41"W without stand
• Large measures approximately 36"H x 40"W without stand
• Medium measures approximately 34"H x 36"W without stand
• Small measures approximately 32"H x 32"W without stand
• Appropriate for the funeral home
• Wire stand is based on local availability
• Our florists hand-design each arrangement, so colors and varieties may vary due to local availability
• To ensure lasting beauty, Asiatic lilies may arrive in bud form and will fully bloom over the next few days

Not every tribute needs to be quiet. This basket started with a family who wanted something as lively as the person they'd lost, sunflowers instead of the usual white lilies. It's stayed a favorite among our brighter arrangements for services celebrating a bigger personality.

What comes with this brighter, sunflower-forward tribute, one of the more colorful sympathy arrangements in our lineup.

The Sunflowers and Lilies in This Basket: Sunflowers, lilies, and roses fill a standing basket on a tall frame, built full on every side so it holds its shape through a long service. Ferns and other greenery round out the shape between the brighter blooms, so nothing looks thin. Sunflowers especially hold their color through a longer viewing period, part of why this flower arrangement works well for an all-day service.

A Brighter Palette for a Funeral Service: Rather than white or a single soft tone, this basket runs warmer and brighter, sunflower yellow next to rose tones, built for a life that was anything but quiet.

Sizes & Presentation: Small, Medium, Large, and Extra Large all carry the same sunflower-and-rose mix, with more stems at each larger size. Every size stands on its own round frame rather than the flatter shape of our standing sprays, so it reads well from any angle in the room.

Occasions for This Tribute: This basket suits a funeral or memorial service for someone remembered as lively or outgoing, though it works just as well for any service where the family wants more color than white alone. It's a common request from coworkers pooling money together, since the brighter mix feels less formal than an all-white tribute. Some coworkers pick this over casket sprays specifically because it can travel back to the family's home once the service ends.

Swapping Blooms in This Flower Arrangement: If a specific bloom isn't available, our designers substitute one of equal or greater value and keep the same bright, warm balance.

Timing It Right When We Send Sympathy Flowers: Order by 2 PM Monday to Friday or 12:45 PM Saturday in the recipient's time zone and same-day delivery reaches most areas nationwide. Tell us the service time so we can plan around it, and we'll route farther deliveries through our network. We'd rather send sympathy flowers a little early than risk them arriving after guests do.

• Sunflowers drink more water than the roses or lilies in this mix, so check the reservoir daily if it's sitting at home rather than a venue.

• 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.

Is it acceptable to send a bright, colorful basket instead of white for a funeral, and can I still include a sympathy card?

Yes. Many families prefer it, especially when the person being remembered was known for warmth or energy rather than a quieter nature. A sympathy card in your own words is always welcome alongside it, bright basket or not.

How long will the sunflowers last compared to the lilies and roses?

Sunflowers usually hold up just as long as the lilies and roses in this mix, especially with daily water changes. Keep the water fresh and the basket out of direct heat, and both should hold their color for the better part of a week.