A sympathy plant is a meaningful alternative to cut flowers when you want your gesture to remain with the recipient beyond the days surrounding the funeral. As it continues to grow, the plant can become a quiet reminder of your support and the life being remembered.
The collection includes Phalaenopsis orchids, peace lilies, dish gardens, flowering plant baskets, mixed tropical planters, and other living arrangements. Current options range from compact individual plants to fuller baskets combining several varieties.
Choose a plant that suits the recipient rather than selecting only by symbolism. Consider their available space, indoor light, experience caring for plants, and whether they would prefer one elegant plant or a mixed arrangement with more colour and texture.
Peace lilies offer graceful green foliage and white blooms, while orchids create a refined and sculptural presentation. Dish gardens and assorted plant baskets bring several plants together in one container for a fuller living display. These are examples within the collection rather than rules about which plant must be sent.
A sympathy plant may be sent directly to a grieving person, shared with a family, or displayed during a funeral or memorial service. The most suitable destination depends on whether your gesture is intended as personal support or as part of the formal remembrance.
There is no single correct time to send one. A plant may be delivered soon after you hear about the loss, around the time of the service, or later when the recipient may appreciate knowing that their loved one is still remembered.
Before sending a plant to a household with children or pets, check the safety of the exact variety. Some commonly selected houseplants may be harmful if chewed or eaten, so pet safety should be considered separately from the plant’s appearance or meaning.
Same-day delivery is available across Toronto and the GTA when orders are placed before 2 PM. Free delivery is available on qualifying sympathy plant orders over $69.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sympathy Plants
Is a plant an appropriate sympathy gift?
Yes. A living plant is a thoughtful way to express condolences and may be sent to someone grieving as a lasting reminder of support and remembrance.
What is the best plant to send when someone dies?
Peace lilies, orchids, and mixed plant gardens are commonly selected for sympathy. The best option is one that suits the recipient’s space, plant-care experience, and personal preferences.
Is it better to send a plant or flowers for sympathy?
Both are appropriate. Cut flowers offer immediate beauty, while a potted plant may remain with the recipient and continue growing when properly cared for. The right choice depends on what the recipient would appreciate most.
What does a sympathy plant symbolize?
A sympathy plant is often associated with remembrance, continuing life, hope, and enduring support. Its personal meaning can also come from the plant chosen or its connection to the person being remembered.
Where should a sympathy plant be sent?
A sympathy plant may be sent to the family’s home, the recipient’s workplace, or the funeral or memorial location. Send it to a home or office for personal support, or to the service venue when it is intended for the wider memorial display.
When should you send a sympathy plant?
You may send one shortly after learning of the loss, around the funeral, several weeks later, or on a meaningful anniversary. There is no strict deadline for letting someone know they remain in your thoughts.
Are sympathy plants safe for pets?
Not every sympathy plant is pet-safe. Check the exact variety before sending it to a household with cats, dogs, or other animals, especially when the recipient’s pets may chew the leaves or flowers.
