Forget Me Not

Forget Me Not: A Sympathy Wreath in Pink, White and Blue

Blue is the rarest colour at a farewell and the most quietly moving. Forget Me Not is a hand-made sympathy wreath of pink lisianthus, Canterbury bells and roses, white chrysanthemums and statice, threaded through with love-in-a-mist and deep blue delphinium. The name is a promise, and our florists have been keeping promises like it in our Claremont studio since 1999. You will find it among our wreaths, our farewell flowers and our Heartfelt Moments collection.

At a Glance

• A full circular wreath, 38cm across, in pink, white and cornflower blue
• Pink lisianthus, Canterbury bells and roses with white chrysanthemums, statice and blue love-in-a-mist
• Made by hand to order in our Claremont studio, no two ever alike
• Suited to the service, the graveside or a memorial at home
• Delivered with care to churches, chapels and funeral homes across Cape Town and Johannesburg
• From the florists Cape Town and Johannesburg families have trusted since 1999

Some colours say what we cannot: forget me not, and I will not.

What Is in the Forget Me Not Wreath

Soft pink lisianthus and bell-shaped Canterbury bells set the tone, with a few coral-pink roses adding warmth. White chrysanthemums and sprigs of statice carry the light, and then the blue arrives: feathery love-in-a-mist and deep delphinium, the colour of remembrance itself. Fresh garden greenery holds the circle together. Blooms vary gently with the season, as all honest flowers do. If you would prefer our team to compose something personal, phone the studio and our florists will make it with the same hands and the same care.

What Do Blue Flowers Mean at a Funeral?

Blue flowers at a funeral speak of peace, trust and remembrance. The forget-me-not itself has symbolised enduring memory for centuries, and love-in-a-mist carries the same gentle message: love that stays. Set against pink for gratitude and white for peace, this wreath honours someone who will be remembered clearly, warmly and often. It suits a grandmother, a colleague, a neighbour, a friend; anyone whose absence will be noticed for a long time.

A Wreath for the Service or a Memorial

Forget Me Not stands comfortably at a funeral service, rests at the graveside, or brings colour to memorial flowers and celebrations of life, including memorial events held weeks later. If you would like to send comfort to the family as well, a farewell gift, a gift hamper or a quiet gift box in the weeks after the service often means the most, when the visitors have gone and the house is quiet. Our Soy Lites Harmony candle and Inara grief support candle travel gently alongside a note.

Delivery to Services in Cape Town and Johannesburg

We deliver sympathy wreaths to churches, chapels, funeral homes and graveside services across Cape Town and Johannesburg, and we treat every one as if it were our own family's. Because each wreath is made to order and services keep fixed times, please order ahead with the venue and service time at checkout, or contact our team and we will arrange timing with the funeral home directly. Ordering from abroad for a service at home is common, and we will handle it with care; it is often the nearest a faraway loved one can stand. For the family home afterwards, our flower bouquets and all occasions collections are there when the time is right, and pieces like the Tranquil Snow vase and Love's Language arrangement speak softly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who sends a sympathy wreath?

Anyone outside the immediate family: friends, colleagues, neighbours, clubs and workplaces. Wreaths are displayed at the service, so they honour the person publicly while casket flowers remain the family's choice. If you are close to the family, a wreath plus a quiet note is a full and proper gesture.

What is the difference between a sympathy wreath and a memorial wreath?

Only the moment. A sympathy wreath is sent for the funeral itself, while a memorial wreath marks later gatherings: a memorial service, an anniversary or an unveiling. Forget Me Not is made for both, and we will time delivery to whichever day you are marking.

How big is the Forget Me Not wreath?

The wreath measures approximately 38cm across, a generous size for a stand at the service, a table display or the graveside, while still fitting comfortably in a car if you are collecting.

Can you deliver directly to the funeral home?

Yes, and we do it often. Give us the funeral home or church, the date and the service time, and our team will deliver ahead of the family's arrival. If anything about the day changes, phone us and we will adjust.

Can I send a wreath if I cannot attend the service?

Yes. A wreath with a hand-written card stands in for you, and many of our orders come from family abroad who cannot fly home in time. Add your message at checkout and we will make sure it is read on the day.

What should the card say?

Short and true is best: In loving memory, or Always remembered. If the words will not come, our list of over 200 flower quotes may help you begin. Afterwards, a bloom from the wreath can be kept; our guides to pressing flowers show how gently it can be done. And if you have been asked to arrange everything at short notice, start with our guide on where to get flowers.