Question

Red and White flowers for a flower casket spray

Answer 1

Below are practical ideas and wording you can give a florist (or use yourself) for a red-and-white casket spray. I include style options, suggested flowers/greens, size guidance, price ranges, ribbon/message wording, and a few tips.

Design options (with suggested flowers and look)
1) Classic full casket spray (traditional, formal)
- Look: Oval/rectangular full-length spray that covers most of the casket lid.
- Flowers: Red long-stem roses (or spray roses) + white oriental lilies or white roses, white spray chrysanthemums or carnations for body.
- Greens/filler: Leatherleaf fern, salal, eucalyptus, baby’s breath.
- Size: 4–6 ft long (full couch). 60–120 stems depending on density.
- Price range (US): $250–$600 depending on flower choice (roses and lilies higher).

2) Elegant white base with red focal blooms (modern, refined)
- Look: Mostly white background with concentrated red focal cluster(s) at one end or center.
- Flowers: White roses, white lisianthus, white stock; red focal flowers: red roses, red spray roses, or red orchids.
- Greens/filler: Pistache, eucalyptus, Italian ruscus.
- Size: Full or half-couch options available.
- Price range: $220–$500.

3) Heart-shaped red-and-white spray (symbolic, personal)
- Look: Heart silhouette built from mixed red and white flowers.
- Flowers: Red roses or carnations for outline/majority; white roses/carnations or white chrysanthemums as contrast.
- Greens/filler: Minimal—use soft greens around edges.
- Size: 18–36 inches (small to medium heart) up to larger 4 ft versions.
- Price range: $150–$400.

4) Casket-end or standing spray (smaller, focused)
- Look: Smaller arrangement placed at the head or foot of the casket or on an easel.
- Flowers: Red carnations or spray roses + white chrysanthemums or carnations; white lilies optional if you want vertical height.
- Greens/filler: Eucalyptus, salal.
- Size: 2–3 ft across (end spray) or 3–4 ft tall (standing spray).
- Price range: $100–$300.

Flower choices and substitutions
- Red: long-stem roses, spray roses (cheaper), carnations (budget-friendly), gerbera, tulips (seasonal), orchids (modern).
- White: roses, lisianthus, carnations, chrysanthemums, oriental lilies, calla lilies.
- Filler/greens: baby’s breath, eucalyptus, salal, pittosporum, leatherleaf fern.

Ribbon and wording suggestions
- Ribbon colors: white, black, gold, or deep red satin. White or black script is common.
- Short messages: “Forever in Our Hearts,” “Beloved Wife/Mother/Dad/Grandpa,” “With Love From [Family Name],” “Rest in Peace.”
- Ask the florist for a single- or double-looped bow and whether they’ll print the wording on the ribbon.

Practical tips
- Tell the florist the casket type (open/closed) and placement (top, end, or standing) and whether it’s a half- or full-couch service.
- Provide the service date/time and delivery instructions for timely setup.
- If budget is limited, ask for more carnations and spray roses as substitutes for full roses.
- If there are fragrance sensitivities, request low-fragrance flowers (avoid strong-oriental lilies).
- Ask the florist to use floral foam and water tubes as needed to keep the spray fresh during viewing.

If you want, tell me:
- whether it’s for an open or closed casket,
- preferred style (traditional/modern/heart),
- any specific flowers you love or want to avoid,
and I’ll draft a short order you can give to a florist.