Funeral & Sympathy Services
Celebration of Life Flowers
A celebration of life focuses on joy and memory rather than mourning, and the flowers can reflect that lighter, more personal spirit. Bentley Florist designs bright, individual celebration of life arrangements for gatherings throughout Burton, Flint, and Genesee County.
A different mood than a traditional funeral
A celebration of life is exactly what it sounds like — a gathering that honors who someone was and the happiness they brought, often with laughter and storytelling alongside the grief. The flowers usually follow that mood. Instead of the soft whites and greens common at traditional funerals, celebration of life arrangements tend to be brighter, warmer, and more colorful. They can feel like a party as much as a memorial, and that is the point. There is no rule that flowers for the departed must be somber; for many families, a burst of color feels far truer to the person they are remembering.
Reflecting the person you are honoring
This is where flowers become personal. If the person loved sunflowers, sailing, or the color turquoise, those details can shape the whole design. Their favorite blooms, the colors of a beloved sports team, the palette of a garden they tended — all of it can be woven in. We love hearing the small stories: a signature flower on the kitchen table, a hobby, a place they cherished. Those details turn a beautiful arrangement into a portrait of the person. Tell us what made them who they were, and we will translate it into flowers that feel unmistakably theirs.
Planning and ordering
Celebration of life gatherings are often held later and in less formal settings — a backyard, a hall, a restaurant, a park pavilion — which gives us more freedom in the design and often more time to plan. When you order, tell us the venue, the date, and anything about the person we can build around. Call us at 810-742-3174 or order online. Same-day delivery is available for orders placed before 2pm, and for a gathering still weeks out we are glad to plan ahead so everything is ready and fresh on the day you gather to remember.
How to Choose Well
- Bright, warm colors suit the joyful spirit of a celebration of life.
- Build the design around a favorite flower, color, or hobby.
- Less formal venues invite more creative, personal arrangements.
- There is no rule that memorial flowers must be somber.
- Share small stories — they turn flowers into a portrait of the person.
- Plan ahead for later gatherings so everything is fresh on the day.
Delivery Across Burton, Flint & Genesee County
We create celebration of life flowers for gatherings across Burton, Flint, and Genesee County — from backyards to halls to favorite local venues. We are glad to plan ahead for a date weeks away, and same-day delivery is available for orders placed before 2pm.
Common Questions
How are celebration of life flowers different from funeral flowers?
They are usually brighter, warmer, and more personal, matching the joyful spirit of the gathering rather than the solemn mood of a traditional funeral. Many families build the design around a favorite color, flower, or hobby of the person.
Can you build the flowers around the person's interests?
Yes, and we love to — a signature bloom, favorite colors, or a beloved hobby can all shape the design. Share the small stories that made them who they were and we will translate them into flowers.
How far ahead should I order?
Celebration of life gatherings are often held later, so there is frequently time to plan ahead, which we are happy to do. If the date is soon, same-day delivery is available for orders placed before 2pm.
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Let Us Help You Celebrate a Life Well Lived
Tell us about the person you are remembering and we will design flowers that capture their spirit. Call us or request a consultation, and we will help you plan a bright, fitting tribute.
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Every arrangement is designed and hand-delivered by Bentley Florist — family-owned in Burton since 1963, with same-day delivery across Genesee County for orders placed before 2pm.