If you're arranging sympathy flowers for a service at Blount & Curry Funeral Home-Carrollwood, we know this probably isn't an easy time. Here's some practical guidance to help the arrangement arrive when it's needed.
Divine Flower Decor is an independently owned florist based in the Carrollwood area — we're not affiliated with Blount & Curry, but we do deliver throughout Carrollwood and the surrounding Tampa Bay area, including for services held there.
Blount & Curry Funeral Home-Carrollwood is located at 3207 W Bearss Ave, Tampa, FL 33618 — (813) 968-2231.
Delivery timing — plan a day ahead
We offer next-day delivery online, with delivery windows between 12 PM and 6 PM. If a service is scheduled for the morning, the safest approach is to order at least two days ahead so the arrangement arrives well before the service, rather than the same morning. For afternoon services, ordering the day before is usually enough. Need it today instead? Call us at (813) 404-6410 before 11 AM to arrange same-day delivery by phone.
What to send
Standing sprays and larger arrangements are typically sent directly to the funeral home for the service itself, while a smaller arrangement or plant is often more appropriate to send to the family's home in the days afterward. Soft, subdued colors — white, soft pink, lavender — are generally the most fitting choice. If the family has requested no flowers, that's worth respecting; a donation in their name is a common alternative.
A few common types, if you're not sure what to choose: a casket spray is typically ordered by immediate family only, since it's designed to fit directly on the casket. A standing spray or easel arrangement is the most common choice from friends, extended family, and coworkers, and is displayed on its own stand near the casket or at the entrance. A wreath is another traditional option for the service itself, while a smaller sympathy basket or blooming plant tends to be better suited for the family's home, since it lasts longer and doesn't need to be transported afterward.
Browse our sympathy and funeral flower collection for options, from standing sprays to more modest tribute arrangements.
A Few Options to Consider
Rose Spray
$185
A graceful standing spray of red roses set among white lilies, snapdragons, and alstroemeria, framed by soft ferns and palm fronds. A dignified tribute to honor a life beautifully lived.
Serene Blessings
$185
White gladiolus and roses rise above white carnations and soft purple statice in a graceful standing basket. A peaceful arrangement to honor and comfort in difficult times.
White Tribute
$185
A full, graceful gathering of white gladiolus, lilies, roses, and carnations softened by fern in a clean white vase. A pure, peaceful tribute to a cherished memory.
Viewing (wake) or the funeral service — which one?
If the family is holding both a viewing/wake and a separate funeral or memorial service, flowers are typically sent to whichever event you're able to attend, or to the viewing if you're only sending on behalf of yourself rather than attending in person. Standing sprays and larger tribute pieces are generally displayed throughout both, so timing them to arrive before the first event is usually the safer choice.
What to write on the card
A short, simple message is entirely appropriate — sympathy cards aren't the place for anything elaborate. Common, sincere options include "With deepest sympathy," "In loving memory of [name]," "Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time," or simply "With our heartfelt condolences." If you knew the person, a brief personal memory can mean a great deal, but it's just as appropriate to keep it simple.
Not sure whether to send flowers at all?
Flowers are a widely appropriate way to express condolences, whether or not you knew the person well or plan to attend the service. The main exception is when the family has specifically requested "no flowers" or asked for donations in lieu of flowers in the obituary — in that case, honoring the request is the more thoughtful choice. If you're unsure what's already been sent, a quick call to the funeral home can help avoid unintentional duplicates.
How to place the order
You can order directly through our site — at checkout, there's a field for the delivery address (the funeral home's address, if you'd like it delivered there) and a dedication card message, so your note is included with the arrangement.
Why order from a local Carrollwood florist
Every arrangement is hand-designed and hand-delivered rather than shipped in a box, which matters especially for sympathy pieces — standing sprays and larger tribute arrangements need to travel and set up well, and that's easier to get right delivering locally than shipping long-distance. Being based in the Carrollwood area also means we're familiar with the surrounding Tampa Bay community and can usually answer questions about delivery logistics directly.
Frequently asked questions
Can flowers be delivered directly to the funeral home?
Yes — enter the funeral home's address as the delivery address at checkout, along with the date and time of the service if you'd like it there in advance.
Do I need to know the family's home address to send flowers?
No — for service-day arrangements, the funeral home's address is all that's needed.
What if the service is tomorrow morning?
Since our delivery windows start at 12 PM, an order placed today won't arrive before a tomorrow-morning service. In that case, it's worth calling ahead to discuss options, or planning for a next-day afternoon delivery to the family's home instead.
Should I send flowers to the viewing or the funeral?
Either is appropriate. If there's a viewing before the funeral, sending flowers to arrive before that first event ensures they're on display for the full length of the services.
What if I don't know the family well?
That's completely fine — flowers are a common way to express condolences even from acquaintances or colleagues. A simple, sincere card message is all that's needed.
