Brett Funeral Home in St. Petersburg offers both traditional funeral and cremation services, so flowers might be headed to a visitation, a memorial service, or a celebration-of-life gathering rather than a traditional funeral. Here's what's helpful to know either way.
Divine Flower Decor is an independently owned florist in the Tampa Bay area — we're not affiliated with Brett Funeral Home, but we do deliver throughout St. Petersburg as part of our delivery area.
Brett Funeral Home is located at 4810 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33711 — (727) 321-3321.
Flowers for a memorial or celebration-of-life service
When a family chooses cremation, the gathering is often called a memorial service or celebration of life rather than a traditional funeral, and it may happen days or weeks after the cremation itself rather than immediately. Flowers are just as appropriate for these gatherings as for a traditional service — a standing spray or arrangement for display works well, and since the event is sometimes scheduled with more lead time, there's often a bit more flexibility for planning delivery.
Delivery to St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg is part of our extended delivery zone, with a $19.95 delivery fee. We offer next-day delivery online, with windows between 12 PM and 6 PM — for a morning event and ordered online, order at least two days ahead; for an afternoon or evening gathering, 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
Since there may not be a casket present at a memorial or celebration-of-life gathering, a standing arrangement, a wreath, or a large vase arrangement for a table display are all fitting choices. Soft, muted tones remain the most traditional, though celebration-of-life gatherings sometimes lean toward colors that reflected the person's personality — it's worth asking the family if you're unsure which tone fits best.
Browse our sympathy and funeral flower collection for options.
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.
If the family requested donations instead
It's increasingly common for obituaries to request donations to a specific cause in lieu of flowers, especially for celebration-of-life gatherings. When that's specified, it's generally the more thoughtful choice to honor it rather than send flowers anyway.
Keeping the card simple
A short, sincere message covers it — "With deepest sympathy," "In loving memory of [name]," or "Celebrating a life well lived" are all appropriate depending on the tone of the gathering. There's no need for anything more elaborate.
How to place the order
Order directly through our site — at checkout, enter Brett Funeral Home's address as the delivery address, note the event date, and add your message in the dedication card field.
Sending on behalf of a group
For workplace or extended-family condolences, it's common for several people to contribute to a single larger arrangement rather than each sending something smaller. A standing spray with a card noting who it's from works well for this, and coordinating through one person avoids the arrangement being duplicated.
Why a locally hand-delivered arrangement
Every order is designed and delivered by hand rather than shipped in a box, which matters especially for larger tribute pieces — they need to arrive fully assembled and ready to display. Being based in the Tampa Bay area also makes it easy to reach us directly if any delivery detail changes.
The bottom line
Memorial and celebration-of-life gatherings sometimes come with more flexible timing than a traditional funeral, which makes planning the delivery a bit easier. Order with the event date in mind, keep the card message simple, and reach out if anything about the schedule is unclear.
Frequently asked questions
Are flowers still appropriate for a celebration-of-life service instead of a traditional funeral?
Yes — flowers are a fitting gesture for either type of gathering. If you're unsure about the tone the family prefers, softer colors are a safe default.
Do you deliver to St. Petersburg?
Yes — St. Petersburg is part of our extended delivery zone, with a $19.95 delivery fee.
Can the arrangement be delivered directly to the funeral home?
Yes — enter the funeral home's address as the delivery address at checkout, along with the event date.
What if the memorial service is happening weeks after the person passed?
That's common with cremation services, and it actually makes timing easier — you have more lead time to place the order well before the event date.
