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Funeral Flowers in Manchester

Manchester's density of florists works in your favour when time is short. Shops from the city centre out through Chorlton, Didsbury, Withington and Levenshulme take funeral orders constantly, and most have standing relationships with the funeral directors whose branches sit on the same high streets.

Venue choice runs deeper here than in most cities. Manchester Crematorium on Barlow Moor Road in Chorlton-cum-Hardy opened in 1892 and remains the venue for many south Manchester families; Blackley Crematorium covers the north of the city, and Agecroft Crematorium in neighbouring Salford is widely used too. Until the funeral director tells you which is booked, hold off ordering, the right florist depends on it.

Behind the scenes the arrangement is well-oiled: a Chorlton florist delivering to Barlow Moor Road will often be handling several services in the same week, timing each drop against the chapel diary the funeral directors work to.

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Crematoria Serving Manchester

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Across the M postcode area, delivery is standard, and most shops also cover services just over the boundary in Salford, Trafford and Stockport. South Manchester florists are particularly close at hand for Manchester Crematorium in Chorlton-cum-Hardy.

Once you order, pass on whatever the funeral director has confirmed, the chapel, the hour, and the name under which the service is booked. From there the florist plans around the cortege, not around you; tributes for the crematorium go in before the service begins, and there is nothing further for the family to manage.

Peak-time traffic on the routes south through Chorlton and Didsbury is the main variable, so an early slot at Barlow Moor Road is easier if the tribute is made up the evening before, place the order a day ahead. Set pieces such as lettered tributes or standing sprays want two to three days.

Types of Funeral Flowers

  • Funeral Carnations, Carnations have been part of British funeral tradition for generations. Affordab…
  • Casket Sprays, A casket spray, often just called the coffin flowers, is the long arrangement th…
  • Funeral Chrysanthemums, In much of continental Europe, France, Italy, Spain, Poland and beyond, the chry…
  • Floral Crosses, A floral cross is a tribute shaped as the Christian cross, made from massed flow…
  • Floral Hearts, A floral heart is a tribute shaped as a solid or open heart, made from flowers m…
  • Floral Letters and Names, Floral letters are individual letters made from flowers, set side by side to spe…
  • Funeral Pillows and Cushions, Funeral pillows and cushions are floral tributes shaped like a pillow or a squar…
  • Funeral Sheaves, A funeral sheaf is a flat-backed, tied bunch of flowers made to be laid down rat…
  • Hand-Tied Bouquets, A hand-tied bouquet is a bunch of fresh flowers gathered and tied by the florist…
  • Funeral Lilies, Lilies are the flower most strongly associated with funerals in the United Kingd…
  • Funeral Orchids, Orchids bring a quiet elegance to funeral flowers. Less traditional in Britain t…
  • Funeral Posies, A funeral posy is a small, rounded arrangement of flowers, usually hand-tied or …
  • Funeral Roses, Roses carry one meaning above all others: love. That makes them one of the most …
  • Standing Sprays, A standing spray is a flat-backed, fan- or teardrop-shaped arrangement displayed…
  • Funeral Wreaths, A funeral wreath is a circular arrangement of flowers and foliage, and one of th…

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Frequently asked questions

Which crematoria serve Manchester?

Three see most of the city's services: Manchester Crematorium on Barlow Moor Road, open since 1892; Blackley Crematorium in the north; and Agecroft Crematorium across the boundary in Salford. City florists deliver to all of them, but they need to know which one the funeral director has booked.

Can flowers be sent to a Manchester funeral director before the service?

Yes, most funeral homes in the city accept tributes at the branch, then take them to the crematorium or church with the coffin. Handing the timing to the funeral director this way removes any worry about the morning's traffic; just ring the branch first so staff are expecting the delivery.

Are there florists near Manchester Crematorium?

Plenty. Chorlton-cum-Hardy and the surrounding south Manchester suburbs support a good number of independents within a short drive of Barlow Moor Road, and delivering there is part of their weekly round. Quote the chapel booking when you order and they handle the rest.

How quickly can funeral flowers be arranged in Manchester?

A hand-tied sheaf or posy can often be made within a day because the city has so many florists. Casket sprays, floral letters and themed pieces need two to three days. If the funeral is imminent, telephone, a shop will tell you honestly what fits the time left.

The service is at Blackley Crematorium, should I still use a south Manchester florist?

Better to choose one based in north Manchester. Blackley sits well away from the Chorlton and Didsbury shops, and a florist in the north of the city will know the site and the cross-town traffic far better. The principle is always the same: order near the venue.

What happens to tributes after a service at Manchester Crematorium?

Flowers are normally laid out for mourners to see after the committal, and the family can take pieces home or leave them on display for a time. Arrangements differ between venues, so ask the funeral director what is usual at the one you are attending.

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