Funeral flowers
Funeral Flowers in Plymouth
Plymouth funerals lean traditional in their flowers, a spray made for the coffin, family wreaths, and in a naval city the occasional anchor or other shaped tribute, and the chapels at both of the city's crematoria have space for all of them. Devon's largest city is unusual in having two: Efford Crematorium on the eastern side, and Weston Mill Crematorium in the north-west near St Budeaux, both run by the city council.
Which chapel is booked tends to follow the geography of the family: Efford is the nearer choice from Plympton, Plymstock and the eastern districts, Weston Mill from the north-west and for families crossing the Tamar from Saltash and Torpoint. The two venues sit a good twenty minutes apart by road, so the name on the funeral notice decides the whole delivery plan.
Between them runs the A38, and the Marsh Mills interchange is the pinch point florists watch. A tribute leaving a Mutley or city-centre shop for either chapel is routed and timed with that junction in mind.
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Delivery Information
Plymouth florists cover PL1 to PL9, the centre, Devonport, Stonehouse, Mutley, Plympton and Plymstock, and a good number will cross the Tamar Bridge into south-east Cornwall when a funeral calls for it; confirm the Cornish postcode when ordering.
Here, naming the crematorium is the single most important line of the order. After that the florist needs the start time and the name of the person who has died. Efford and Weston Mill stand on opposite sides of the city, and a tribute despatched to the wrong one cannot be recovered in time.
On the day, a piece either goes up to the chapel ahead of the cortège and is laid out ready, or it waits at the funeral director's branch and rides with the coffin. Families choosing the second option avoid any timing worry on the morning itself.
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…
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Which crematorium will a Plymouth funeral be at?
Either Efford, on the east side of the city, or Weston Mill in the north-west near St Budeaux. Which one is booked usually follows from where the family lives, the published notice will say, or the funeral director can tell you, and the florist needs it before anything else.
Do Plymouth florists deliver into Cornwall?
Many do. Saltash and Torpoint sit just over the Tamar and feature regularly on Plymouth delivery rounds, since families on that bank often hold services at Weston Mill. Deeper into Cornwall, coverage thins, ask when you order.
The funeral is in two days, is there still time to order flowers?
Usually, yes. Two days is enough for sprays, wreaths and sheaves from most shops; only bespoke shaped pieces and lettering run tight. Ring the shop, state the date straight away, and they will say honestly what can be built in the time.
Should the flowers go direct to Efford or Weston Mill, or to the funeral director?
Both routes work. Leaving the tribute with the funeral director means it travels with the coffin and nothing depends on a second vehicle crossing the city. Direct delivery suits families who want the piece displayed in the chapel before anyone arrives.
How much should I expect to spend on funeral flowers in Plymouth?
The spread is wide. A tied sheaf sits at the affordable end, full casket sprays and shaped tributes at the other, and seasonal stems keep any design cheaper. State a budget and a good florist will design within it rather than upsell.
Where do the flowers end up after the committal?
At both Plymouth crematoria, tributes are normally laid out for viewing after the service. Beyond that, families sometimes ask for arrangements to be passed to a hospice or care home, raise it with the funeral director in advance if you would like that.
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Helpful Guides
- What to Write on a Funeral Flower CardExample messages for funeral flower cards, grouped by relationship, with guidance on religious and non-religious wording and signing on behalf of a group.
- Wreath vs Spray vs Casket ArrangementHow wreaths, sprays and casket arrangements differ in shape, placement and price, and how to choose the right one for your relationship and budget.