Floral Arrangements

Flowers at a funeral do more than decorate a service — they tell a story. When you choose floral arrangements for your loved one, they should reflect the life that was lived and the relationship you shared with the person being honoured. At J. E. Guide Funeral Home, we work closely with florists who have served our families for decades, some for more than thirty years, so that every arrangement — from the simplest bouquet to the most elaborate display — is made with skill and heart. Whatever vision you bring to us, we will help you bring it to life.

Casket Sprays

The casket spray is the centerpiece of the service, placed on top of the coffin and later carried to the graveside as the final floral tribute. It can be as large or as intimate as your family wishes, and is most often made up of the flowers and colours your loved one cherished most. Because it sits at the heart of the service, the casket spray is usually one of the first decisions we make with families, and we will gladly suggest designs that fit both your vision and your budget.

Wreaths

Wreaths are a particularly meaningful form of tribute. While they are traditionally circular, symbolising eternity, they can also be made in the shape of a heart, a cross, another religious symbol, or even crafted to spell out the person's name or nickname. Many families choose a wreath in place of a casket spray, and they are an especially popular choice when children, grandchildren, or extended family wish to honour a parent or grandparent together with a single, memorable piece.

Corsages and Boutonnières

Corsages and boutonnières are worn by family members and close relatives or friends as a visible sign of their relationship to the deceased. Traditionally pinned to the lapel, they are most often crafted from a single flower framed by a ring of baby's breath, but the design is entirely up to the family. Some families choose a shared flower across all immediate relatives, while others vary the design to reflect different bonds — either way, these small pieces bring quiet meaning to every person wearing one.