Funeral Flower Arrangements in Singapore: How Late Can Flowers Arrive at a Wake?

With Summer's Winter, flowers can arrive at a wake up to 6pm on free delivery*, and after 6pm through a paid time slot at an extra charge, so the arrival time depends on the slot you choose. Same-day orders close at 12.30pm, and the most common reason flowers reach a wake later than expected is that the order came in too late for the time the sender had in mind.

So if the flowers need to be there before evening prayers or the busiest visiting hours, order early and pick a slot that matches. The rest of this guide covers what to send, the address details a driver needs at a void deck or funeral parlour, and how to word the card.

Delivery times for wake flowers

*Free delivery excludes remote or restricted places, which carry a surcharge. See our delivery page for the full list.

Condolence flower stands need no lead time, so a stand ordered by 12.30pm can go out the same day. If the wake has a time that matters to the family, such as the start of prayers, choose a one-hour slot rather than the standard window.

Why wake flowers arrive late, and how to avoid it

• The order came in too late. This is the most common reason. An order placed after the cut-off cannot go out the same day, and a standard-window order can arrive any time between 12pm and 6pm, so it may not be there by the time the sender expected. Decide on the arrival time first, then order.
• The address is incomplete. A void deck or funeral parlour without a block or hall number slows the driver down. We cannot take responsibility for a late or failed delivery when the hall, block or unit number is missing or wrong.
• The details came from an old message. Wake venues and dates change. Check the current venue and date on the day you order, and do not confuse the wake date with the cremation date.
• Nobody at the wake was expecting a call. Our driver calls ahead only if you write it under Special Requests at checkout.

Address details for a void deck or funeral parlour

Copy the details from the family or funeral director exactly. A map pin alone is not enough.

For a void deck wake, give:

• the block number and street;
• the full name of the deceased, spelled as the family uses it.

For a funeral parlour, give:

• the parlour name;
• the hall number;
• the full name of the deceased.

For every wake, add the name and mobile number of someone at the wake, plus a backup contact if you have one. The immediate family may be in prayers or receiving visitors and unable to answer. If the venue changes after you order, tell us straight away rather than assuming the order will be redirected.

What to send

Before choosing a design, check whether the family welcomes flowers. Some families ask for donations or no flowers, and the funeral notice is the place to look first. If you are unsure, ask a close relative, the listed contact or the funeral director.

• Condolence flower stand: a common choice for a wake when a family, company, school or group wants a tribute visitors can see. Our stands are about 1.5m tall.
• Standing arrangement sold as a "funeral wreath": we do not make ring wreaths. A funeral wreath on our site is a standing arrangement.
• Bouquet or small basket: more suited to a close friend sending to the family home, or where floor space is limited.

Match the size to the relationship and the space. A void deck wake with many tributes may have little room, and several colleagues sending separate stands can crowd it. One shared stand from the whole group is often kinder to the family than several separate displays.

There is no single correct funeral colour. White, cream, green and soft tones suit most wakes, but a favourite colour or flower of the deceased can be meaningful if the family would welcome it. Keep the design calm: romantic red roses or novelty details can feel out of place from a colleague or business contact. Do not add religious symbols or wording unless you know the family uses them.

Our condolence flower stands run from $128 to $358.90. Two examples: the Golden Peace Condolence Flower Stand at $128.00, and Condolences Stand X at $188.90.

Writing the card message

A condolence message only needs to do two things: acknowledge the loss and show clearly who sent the flowers. Families receive many tributes in a short time, so the sender's name matters more than a long message.

1. Open with a direct expression of sympathy, such as "With deepest condolences".
2. Add one sentence of remembrance only if you knew the deceased.
3. Close with a sender name the family will recognise.

For a company, use the company name and the department or team, not just "Management". Ask one person to approve the final wording and check the spelling of every name before ordering, because a misspelled name in a printed message is hard to correct. Leave out the cause of death, phrases like "everything happens for a reason", religious assurances that may not match the family's beliefs, and anything promotional.

Card messages are printed, not handwritten, so they are easy to read. For sample wording, including messages for colleagues and companies, see our condolence flower stand message guide.

After the flowers arrive

• Delivery photo: the courier takes a photo at delivery, and we send it to you on WhatsApp if you ask. This is useful if you cannot attend the wake.
• Removal: we do not collect stands after the wake. If removal matters, check with the family or the funeral director.
• Substitutions: if a flower is unavailable on the delivery day, our florist replaces it with one of similar value and keeps the colour theme, size and style as close to the photo as possible.
• Changes and cancellations: orders cancelled less than 24 hours before the delivery slot, including same-day orders, cannot be refunded or moved to another date, and a condolence stand may not be cancellable once the flowers have been bought or prepared. Confirm the venue and date before you pay.

If you need help choosing a stand or checking a delivery time for a wake, WhatsApp us at 8298 6001 or email swfloristsg@gmail.com.