Funeral & Sympathy Services
Funeral Flowers
Funeral flowers honor a life and surround the family with visible comfort on one of the hardest days they will face. Bentley Florist designs and hand-delivers funeral arrangements across Burton, Flint, and all of Genesee County, and we are glad to guide you through every choice.
What counts as funeral flowers?
Funeral flowers are the pieces displayed at the visitation, service, or graveside — standing sprays, wreaths, casket sprays, floor baskets, and altar arrangements. They are usually sent by family members, close friends, coworkers, or organizations, and they stay with the service rather than going home with one person. Sympathy flowers, by contrast, are smaller arrangements sent to the family's home before or after the service. If you are deciding between the two, think about where you want your comfort to be felt: in the room where everyone gathers, or quietly at home with the family in the days that follow.
How to choose the right piece
Your relationship to the person usually points to the right choice. Immediate family typically selects the casket spray and the largest tributes. Extended family, close friends, and coworkers often choose standing sprays, wreaths, or generous floor baskets. If you knew the person less closely, a tasteful basket or vase arrangement for the service — or sympathy flowers for the home — is always appropriate. When in doubt, soft whites, creams, and greens suit any service and any faith tradition, and adding a favorite color or flower makes the tribute feel personal without saying a word.
How ordering works
Call us at 810-742-3174 or order online, and have the obituary handy if you can. We will ask for the name of your loved one, the funeral home or church, and the service date and time — then we take it from there, confirming delivery details directly with the venue so the flowers are in place before anyone arrives. Not sure what to write on the card? We help with card messages every day and will suggest wording that sounds like you. If the service is soon, call us first and we will tell you honestly what we can do in the time available.
How to Choose Well
- Check the obituary first — some families request donations in lieu of flowers.
- Order as soon as you know the service details; a day or two ahead is ideal.
- White and soft pastels are appropriate for every faith and service type.
- One larger piece from a group often means more than several small ones.
- Include the service time when you order so delivery arrives well before it.
- Let us handle the card message if words are hard to find right now.
Delivery Across Burton, Flint & Genesee County
We deliver funeral flowers throughout Burton, Flint, and Genesee County — to funeral homes, churches, and graveside services. When you place your order, we confirm the delivery window with the funeral home so your tribute is in place before the family arrives. Same-day delivery is available for orders placed before 2pm, and if time is tighter than that, call us and we will do everything we can.
Common Questions
How far in advance should I order funeral flowers?
As soon as you know the service details. A day or two ahead gives our designers the most options, but we regularly handle short-notice orders — call 810-742-3174 and we will tell you exactly what is possible for your timeline.
Can you deliver directly to the funeral home?
Yes — that is how most funeral flowers are handled. We confirm the service schedule with the funeral home when you order, and we deliver ahead of the visitation or service so everything is arranged before guests arrive.
What if I am not sure what to send?
Tell us your relationship to the person and anything you remember about what they loved, and we will suggest a fitting tribute. You can also request a memorial consultation and we will walk through the options together, with no pressure.
Let Us Assist You During This Difficult Time
Speak with a caring floral specialist who will listen first and guide you gently through the choices. Call us or request a memorial consultation — we will handle the details so you can be with your family.
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.