: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is it still appropriate to send flowers if the death notice mentions a charitable donation?

Yes. Because flowers help say what is often difficult to express, they are always appropriate and in good taste. Flowers also play a functional role, adding warmth to the service and providing the visible emotional support that the family needs during this time.

Where did the tradition of sending funeral flowers come from?

Flowers have always played an important role in burial traditions because of their soothing qualities. In ancient cultures, floral and herb essences were used to anoint the bodies of the deceased and aromatic flowers and greens were displayed.

What is the meaning of the different colors of roses?

Red - Love and Respect
Many exciting red roses are available from the very dark Cara Mia, large flowered Madam Delbard, bright red Kardinal to strawberry red Preference.

Coral - Desire
The coral/peach rose family has several popular varieties including the world favorite Sonia, peach washed Kyria and peach/pink bi-color Harmony.

Orange - Fascination
Roses in brilliant orange are a delight to the eye including these ... brightly colored Belinda, shocking orange Lambada and apricot-hued Pareo.

Pale Peach - Modesty
Soft peach hues are a delightful color gaining in popularity. Choose the very popular Osiana, the palest peach Champagne or the spray rose Porcelina.

Dark Pink - Thankfulness
Choose from several shades of dark pink roses from the hot pink Laser to the dark pink Privé and the medium pink variety, Diplomat.

Yellow - Joy and Friendship
Many shades of yellow roses are available from the large blossomed Alsmeer Gold, medium sized Golden Emblem to the spray rose Rhumba.

Pale Pink - Grace and Joy
Among the varieties of delicate pink roses are the softly-shaded Kalinka, delicately colored Deloris, true pink Vivaldi and the favorite Bridal Pink.

White - Innocence and Secrecy
White roses are a pure and elegant symbol of caring. Try the true white Escimo, the purest white Tineke and an old favorite, Bridal White.

What are your hours of operation?

Floral consultants are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to assist you. Contact us anytime.

Is the information I provide during the checkout process kept private?

All information is held in strictest confidence. We do not trade, rent or sell this information to outside companies. We only use this information to personalize your shopping experience, as well as notifying you about special offers, services and enhancements. Any suspicious or fraudulent use of credit cards will be forwarded to authorities and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

How will I know if my order has been received?

All online orders are confirmed via e-mail. If there are any problems, you will be contacted via e-mail or by telephone with an explanation.

What happens to my order when a florist attempts delivery and the recipient is not at home?

If the recipient is not at their home when a delivery is attempted, the florist may choose to do one of the following:





Call the recipient ahead of time to make sure that they are going to be there or to schedule an appropriate time.

Leave a note on the door of the recipient's home asking them to call the florist and schedule an appropriate delivery time.

Leave the arrangement in a covered area of the home (porch or other entrance).

Leave the arrangement with a neighbor and place a message on the recipient's door referring them to the neighbor who accepted for them.



If you do not wish for the delivering florist to use any of these procedures, please make sure that you indicate this in the "Special Instructions" box on your order form.

Can I request a specific time for the delivery of my arrangement?

You may use the "Special Instructions" box located on the order form to request a particular time of day for your delivery. We will do our best to honor your request, however, as we do not know the schedules of each of our delivering florists we cannot guarantee the time of delivery without authorization from our customer service department.

Is there any special information needed to deliver an arrangement to a hospital?

For hospital deliveries, please make sure to include the name of the recipient, hospital and room number or ward. Your arrangement will be delivered to the floor nurse's station, as most hospitals do not allow florists into individual rooms.

How will I know if my arrangement has been successfully delivered?

All deliveries will be made on the date you request unless we notify you of any complications.



Note: We will answer all inquiries in the timeliest fashion possible. Some inquiries cannot be researched and resolved until we can make contact with the delivery florist during their hours of operation. Once we are able to contact the delivery florist and obtain an answer to your inquiry, we will contact you by your choice of either e-mail or telephone. We work with only the highest qualified florists to process your order. The result is our maintaining our unconditional guarantee with your every order.

Do you deliver on Sundays?

Unfortunately we cannot guarantee delivery on Sundays as it is not a standard delivery day for florists. However, we are open and will do our best. In many cases we can get this done for you. Otherwise, Monday will have to be an option.

An exception would be to any local Fort Wayne funeral home. Then if the order is received before we close our store on Saturday, Sunday deliveries will be made

How far in advance can I order an arrangement for delivery?

You may order an arrangement as far as 14 business days in advance.

What happens if I provide an incorrect delivery address?

Any incorrect delivery address will incur an additional $10.00 delivery charge.

Can I cancel my order?

While we process your request the moment we receive it, it is sometimes very difficult to get cancellation requests complete. Our network ranges through out the country and because of the importance placed on a timely delivery of your request and various time zones, it can sometimes be very difficult to stop or cancel a delivery attempt or a placed order. Cancellations must be done with-in 24 hours of the delivery. Any cancellation requests after this period cannot be guaranteed and subject to a 20% charge.

Is tax included in the price of the arrangement?

While all orders (excluding shipped items) are total prices delivered, we are unable to include the 6% tax in the advertised price because this is a collection and not a sale.