Basket -- A container with or without a handle filled with fresh flowers and foliages.  There are basically two types of basket arrangements.  Traditional baskets are typically one sided and very formal in appearance.  They are usually taken to the cemetery after the visitations.  Family members, business associates and neighbors often will order this type of arrangement.  The other type is more of an everyday style (shown here), usually made in a wicker basket, and while suitable for the funeral services it is also appropriate for the family to take home afterwards.  Family friends, co-workers and extended family members will often order this type of style.

Plant -- Blooming or Green Plants come in a wide variety of offerings, including combinations known as European Gardens or Dish Gardens.  All of these choices are common sympathy tributes throughout the year.  Blooming varieties will change with the season, while green plants are available year round.  Extended  family, friends, and co-workers often choose these items, which can be sent to the services or family's home.

Casket Spray -- A floral composition designed to be placed on top of the casket. Two types exist.  A lid spray (or full-couch casket spray) extends the length of the casket, and a foot spray (or half-couch casket spray) covers about one half of the casket.  Either one can be used on either an open or closed casket (although a foot spray would typically be used on a half-open casket).  Only the closest family members will order this piece, usually those members making the funeral arrangements for their loved one.

Easel Spray -- A floral composition designed to be placed on a tripod stand.  The floral design is usually constructed in a caged floral foam base to keep the flowers fresh.  This item should only be sent to the visitations or funeral service, not to the family's home.  These items are usually quite striking, and are often chosen by family members, business associates and groups of people ordering flowers together.

Fireside Basket -- A low handled wicker basket containing a floral composition. This design is usually one sided, and often is placed on the floor near the casket.  It is not appropriate to be sent to the family's home, but is most often chosen by businesses, family members or groups ordering flowers together to be sent to the funeral home or church.

Cross -- A cross-shaped base covered with flowers, foliages, moss or ribbon.  The design's center usually includes a swag, or cluster of fresh flowers.  These are quite formal, and should only be sent to the funeral home or church services.  Most often, they are chosen by family members or religious groups.

Heart -- A set piece in the shape of a heart.  The shape is often covered with flowers, foliages or fabric and accented with a cluster of flowers.  This design is usually sent by a relative or family member to symbolize their love at the service.

Inside Piece -- This includes smaller tributes placed inside the casket.  Some inside pieces are: nosegays, satin crosses, satin pillows, satin hearts and hinge sprays.  These are usually sent by family members only, often from the very youngest relatives.

Pillow -- A shaped rectangular piece with flowers, foliages or moss covering the surface.  A swag of fresh flowers often accents the rectangular shape.  The design symbolizes the beauty of eternal rest, and is most often sent by family members or close friends.

Rosary -- A Catholic symbol of faith.  Individual flowers are secured on a pre-made rosary form.  The flowers are used in place of the beads on a regular rosary.  It is usually displayed inside the casket, and is sent by immediate family members.

Sheaf -- A gathering of materials, most often wheat, tied at a central point, and often accented with fresh flowers.  It can be placed inside, or on top of the casket, or set on a side table at the visitations.  Some families keep these arrangements after the services as memorials to the life of the lost loved one.  Dried grains are used to symbolize a fruitful, productive life.   This type of piece is most often chosen by family, friends or religious affiliations.

Vase Arrangement -- A floral composition created in a container, usually glass or plastic, that holds water to keep flowers fresh.  Suitable for the funeral services or for the family's home, these pieces are most often sent by friends, business associates or organizations.

Table Arrangement -- A floral piece made to sit on a side table at the funeral services, or also appropriate to be sent to the family's home.  Whether contemporary or traditionally styled, table arrangements are popular choices usually made by friends or business associates.

Wreath -- A circular shape of fresh flowers, foliages, mosses, vines or ribbon accented with a swag of fresh flowers.  The circular shape symbolizes eternal life.  This type of piece is appropriate for sending to the funeral services, and is often taken to the gravesite.  It is most often chosen by family, friends, business associates or organizations.

Fruit and Gourmet Basket -- Almost always sent to the family's home, a basket of fruit or gourmet food items is a warm expression of sympathy and thoughtfulness when you want to send something other than flowers.  These can be sent by family, friends, business associates or organizations.

Throw Blanket -- Our beautiful hand crafted throw blankets will help to comfort the family long after the services are over.  Throws sent to the funeral home are displayed on an easel; those delivered to a home address are gift wrapped.  These are suitable to be sent from friends, business associates, and acquaintances.  Our throws measure 51" by 68", and can be accented with fresh flowers when sent to the funeral home.