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What to Write on a Funeral Flower Card
Finding the right words for a funeral flower card is never easy. There is no perfect sentence — a few sincere words mean far more than anything elaborate. Below are messages you can use or adapt, grouped by who they are for and the tone you want. We hand-write your message on a card for you, so just add your wording when you order, or tell us on the phone on 0117 973 2440.
Choosing the tribute itself? See our guide on what flowers to send to a funeral, or browse our funeral flowers.
A few words before you start
- Keep it short and sincere — one or two lines is plenty.
- Write as if you were speaking to them, or to the family.
- It is fine to use a name or a relationship — “Mum”, “Nan”, “my dear friend”.
- A single warm memory can say more than any set phrase.
- If the flowers are from several people, sign with the family or group name.
Short, timeless messages
“With deepest sympathy.”
“Thinking of you all at this difficult time.”
“With love and fond memories.”
“Forever in our hearts.”
“Gone, but never forgotten.”
“With heartfelt condolences.”
Messages for a Mum
“A wonderful Mum, loved beyond words. Rest peacefully.”
“Treasured memories of a devoted Mum and Nan. Forever in our hearts.”
“Thank you for everything, Mum. We will love you always.”
“Sleep peacefully, Mum. Until we meet again.”
Messages for a Dad
“A much-loved Dad and Grandad. Your kindness will never be forgotten.”
“Thank you for everything, Dad. Forever in our hearts.”
“Sleep peacefully, Dad. We will miss you every single day.”
Messages for a grandparent
“Treasured memories of a dear Nan. Loved always.”
“A wonderful Grandad who will be greatly missed. With all our love.”
“So many happy memories, Nan. Rest peacefully.”
Messages for a partner or spouse
“My heart is with you always. Until we meet again.”
“Forever my love. Thank you for a lifetime of happiness.”
“My one and only. I will love you always.”
Messages for a friend
“A dear friend with a heart of gold. You will be greatly missed.”
“So many happy memories and so much laughter. Thank you for your friendship.”
“Remembering a true friend with great fondness. Thinking of all the family.”
Messages from colleagues or a group
“With deepest sympathy from all your friends and colleagues. You will be remembered with great affection.”
“In fond memory of a valued colleague and friend. Our thoughts are with the family.”
Gentle messages for the loss of a child
“Thinking of you all with so much love. Hold on to each other.”
“A beautiful little one who will always be loved and remembered.”
“There are no words — only love. We are holding you close in our thoughts.”
Religious and comforting messages
“May you rest in peace.”
“Safe in God’s loving care.”
“At peace now, and watching over us all.”
“Until we meet again.”
Non-religious and celebration-of-life messages
“Celebrating a life beautifully lived, and so many wonderful memories.”
“A life full of love and laughter — never to be forgotten.”
“So loved, and never far from our thoughts.”
When you didn’t know them well
“Thinking of you and your family at this sad time.”
“With sincere condolences. Our thoughts are with you all.”
Signing the card
- From one person: your name, or “With love, [your name]”.
- From a family: “All our love, the [surname] family”, or list first names.
- From a group or workplace: “From everyone at [company/club]”.
Ordering with us
Add your card message when you order online and choose your delivery date at checkout, or call the shop on 0117 973 2440 and we will take care of it. We are a real Bristol florist — we hand-make every tribute in our Clifton shop and deliver it ourselves, timed for the service. Families rate us 4.8★ on Google for the care we take.
Common questions
What do you write on flowers for a funeral?
A short, sincere message is all that is needed — something like “With deepest sympathy” or “Forever in our hearts”. You can add the person’s name or relationship (“Mum”, “Grandad”), a favourite memory, or simply your love. Keep it warm and true to how you feel.
How do I sign a funeral flower card?
Sign with your name, or “with love from” and your name. If the flowers are from several people, sign with the family name (“All our love, the Smith family”) or the group (“From everyone at [company]”). First names are perfectly fine too.
What can I write instead of “RIP”?
If “rest in peace” feels too formal, gentle alternatives include “Rest peacefully”, “At peace now”, “Forever in our hearts”, “Until we meet again”, or simply “With all our love”.
Can you write the card for me?
Yes — we hand-write your message on a card for you and attach it to the flowers. Just add your wording when you order online, or tell us over the phone on 0117 973 2440.