Funeral & Sympathy Services
Family Tribute Flowers
Family tribute flowers are the pieces sent collectively by the immediate family — a way for a spouse, children, and grandchildren to honor a loved one together. Bentley Florist designs coordinated family tributes for services throughout Burton, Flint, and Genesee County.
Flowers from the immediate family
Alongside the casket spray, the immediate family often sends additional tributes as a group — pieces that speak for a spouse, the children, the grandchildren, or the family as a whole. These arrangements carry a particular tenderness because they come from those closest to the person. They can be standing sprays, wreaths, generous baskets, or a matched set placed together at the service. Deciding how many pieces the family should send, and who each one is from, can feel like one more thing to figure out in a hard week. We are glad to talk it through with you and keep it simple.
Ribbon designations
A gentle tradition in family tributes is the ribbon designation — a printed ribbon across an arrangement that reads with a phrase like "Beloved Mother," "Loving Grandfather," or "Our Sister." It is a quiet, well-established way to show at a glance who a tribute is from and what the person meant. Ribbons can name a relationship, a family group such as "The Grandchildren," or simply carry a word like "Peace." When you order, tell us the wording you would like and we will prepare the ribbon to match the piece. If you are unsure what to say, we help families choose ribbon wording every day and will suggest phrasing that feels right.
Coordinating several pieces as one tribute
When a family sends more than one arrangement, it helps for them to feel like part of a whole rather than a collection of separate orders. We coordinate color, style, and scale across the pieces so that together they read as one loving family tribute at the front of the room. Placed thoughtfully around the casket, photo, or urn, they frame the space with a sense of unity. When you order, tell us how many pieces you would like, who each is from, and the venue, and call us at 810-742-3174 or order online. Same-day delivery is available for orders placed before 2pm.
How to Choose Well
- Family tributes come from the immediate family — spouse, children, grandchildren.
- Ribbon designations like "Beloved Mother" show who a piece is from.
- Ribbons can name a person, a family group, or a simple word like "Peace."
- Coordinate color and style so several pieces read as one tribute.
- Tell us how many pieces and who each is from when you order.
- We are glad to suggest ribbon wording if you are unsure.
Delivery Across Burton, Flint & Genesee County
We design coordinated family tributes for services across Burton, Flint, and Genesee County, matching color and scale across pieces so they frame the room as one tribute. We confirm placement and timing with the venue, and same-day delivery is available for orders placed before 2pm.
Common Questions
How many arrangements should the immediate family send?
There is no fixed rule — many families send the casket spray plus a few coordinated pieces from different family groups. Tell us who would like to be represented and we will help you plan a set that feels complete without being excessive.
What is a ribbon designation?
It is a printed ribbon across an arrangement with a phrase like "Beloved Mother" or "The Grandchildren," showing at a glance who a tribute is from. Tell us the wording you would like, and we help families choose phrasing every day.
Can you make several pieces match?
Yes — we coordinate color, style, and scale across the arrangements so that together they read as one loving family tribute rather than separate orders. Tell us how many pieces and who each is from when you order.
Let Us Assist You During This Difficult Time
We will help your family plan tributes that work together as one, from the wording on each ribbon to how the pieces are placed. Call us or request a consultation and we will handle the details with care.
When you are ready
Order sympathy flowers for delivery
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.