FAQs

Yes, we deliver sympathy and funeral flowers to funeral homes throughout Toronto and the GTA, including Cardinal Funeral Homes, Mount Pleasant Cemetery & Funeral Centres, Morley Bedford Funeral Services, Jerrett Funeral Homes, Kane-Jerrett Funeral Homes, Turner & Porter, Ridley Funeral Home, Highland Funeral Home, McDougall & Brown, Giffen-Mack Funeral Home, Newediuk Funeral Home, Murray E. Newbigging Funeral Home, Vescio Funeral Homes, Lotus Funeral and Cremation Centre, G.H. Hogle Funeral Home, New Haven Funeral Centre, Ward Funeral Homes, Marshall Funeral Home, Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home, Chapel Ridge Funeral Home, and many more. We coordinate directly with the funeral home to make sure your arrangement arrives on time and is displayed properly.

Traditional sympathy flowers include white lilies, roses, chrysanthemums, and carnations. White and soft pastel tones are the most common choices. Standing sprays, wreaths, and casket arrangements are typically sent by close family, while smaller bouquets and basket arrangements are appropriate from friends, colleagues, and neighbours. If you're unsure, our team can guide you through the options. Just call us at (416) 488-8888.

Absolutely. Sending flowers to the family's home after the funeral is a thoughtful and welcome gesture. Many people appreciate receiving flowers in the days and weeks following a loss, when the initial support has quieted down. A bright arrangement or a lasting plant with a heartfelt note can mean a great deal during that time.

We're experienced with the traditions around Jewish bereavement. Flowers are generally not sent to an Orthodox Jewish funeral or shiva house, and during the shiva period a food basket or charitable donation is more appropriate. However, for less traditional or secular Jewish families, flowers may be welcome. If you're not sure, give us a call and we'll help you choose the right gesture for the family.

Keep it simple and sincere, as that's what matters most. Here are a few examples that always feel appropriate:

• "Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time."
• "With deepest sympathy and love, [your name]."
• "Wishing you comfort and peace in the days ahead."
• "[Name] will be dearly missed. Sending you all our love."
• "There are no words, but please know we are here for you."

Avoid phrases like "they're in a better place" which, while well-meaning, can feel dismissive of someone's grief. If you'd like, just let us know what you'd like to say and we'll write it on the card for you.

Yes, Rosh Hashanah is one of our most popular times for flower orders. Flowers are a wonderful way to wish someone a sweet new year, and they make a beautiful addition to the holiday table. We create special Rosh Hashanah arrangements in warm autumn tones, think golden sunflowers, deep red roses, burnt orange dahlias, burgundy chrysanthemums, and lush seasonal greenery. Many of our corporate clients also send Rosh Hashanah flowers to their contacts using our gifting templates. We recommend ordering at least a few days in advance, as this is a busy period.

Absolutely. Fresh flowers are a lovely gift for a Passover seder host and a beautiful centrepiece for the holiday table. Spring is at its best during Pesach, so we work with hyacinths, ranunculus, white lilies, lavender stock, and soft pink peonies when available. We design Passover arrangements that feel fresh, festive, and elegant. If you'd like, we can pair flowers with a gift basket for the host.

Flowers are a wonderful Hanukkah gift, whether you're celebrating with family or sending them to a friend. Blue and white arrangements are a classic choice, featuring blue delphinium, white roses, white hydrangeas, blue thistle, and silver-dusted eucalyptus. For something warmer, we also design winter arrangements with white amaryllis, ivory roses, deep green cedar, and touches of silver brunia. We create special Hanukkah designs throughout the eight nights. Since Hanukkah falls at a different time each year, check our website or give us a call for the current season's collection.

Yes, and Shavuot is actually one of the most flower-friendly Jewish holidays. There is a longstanding tradition of decorating the home and synagogue with fresh flowers and greenery for Shavuot, symbolizing the harvest and the greenery of Mount Sinai. We create lush, abundant arrangements featuring garden roses, peonies, white lilac, jasmine vine, trailing ivy, and cascading ferns. It's a wonderful occasion to send flowers to someone or to brighten your own home.

Yes, flowers and greenery are a meaningful part of Sukkot, used to decorate the sukkah and celebrate the harvest season. We design arrangements that complement the natural, earthy feel of the holiday, using rustic sunflowers, orange and red roses, amber-toned chrysanthemums, wheat stalks, dried grasses, and seasonal branches with autumn foliage. Hanging arrangements and table centrepieces are both popular choices. Let us know the size of your sukkah and we can suggest something that fits perfectly.

We recommend placing your order at least 3 to 5 days before the holiday begins, especially for Rosh Hashanah and Passover, which are our busiest Jewish holiday periods. For corporate orders with multiple recipients, give us at least a week so we can coordinate all the deliveries. Keep in mind that we don't deliver on Saturdays (Shabbat) or Sundays, so plan your delivery date accordingly.

Flowers are welcome for most Jewish celebrations, but there are a few situations to be aware of. For Orthodox Jewish funerals and shiva, a food basket or donation is a better choice. During Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement), the focus is on fasting and reflection rather than gifts, so flowers are not typically sent. For Tisha B'Av, another day of mourning, gifts including flowers are also avoided. When in doubt, give us a call and we'll help you navigate the etiquette.

Valentine's Day is the busiest day of the year for florists, so ordering about a week in advance is a great way to make sure you get exactly what you want. That said, we always accommodate last-minute orders and will have beautiful arrangements available right up to February 14th. Pro tip: ordering for February 13th delivery is a great way to beat the rush and still make a big impression.

Mother's Day is the second busiest day of the year for us, so ordering a week ahead gives you the best selection. We'll have a beautiful range of special Mother's Day arrangements on our website in the weeks leading up to the holiday. If you're a last-minute planner, don't worry. We always accommodate and will make sure mom gets something gorgeous.

Yes, we create special collections for all the major flower holidays: Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Each collection features seasonal designs at a range of price points. We also have beautiful holiday plants, wreaths, and centrepieces for the festive season. Check our website or call the shop to see what's new.

Certain flowers, especially red roses, do cost more around Valentine's Day because of higher wholesale demand worldwide. This isn't a markup on our end; it reflects global supply and demand. If you're looking for stunning Valentine's arrangements at a gentler price, we have beautiful options with mixed flowers, ranunculus, or garden roses that are just as romantic and often more unique than the classic dozen roses.

Garrett Florist has been serving Toronto since 1962, which is over 60 years of designing flowers for every occasion. We're a family-run shop that started right here on Avenue Road, and we've been part of the community ever since. Over the decades we've designed arrangements for countless birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, corporate events, and life's most meaningful moments. Three generations of Toronto families have trusted us with their flowers, and many of our customers today are the children and grandchildren of our original clients. We take real pride in knowing our customers, our craft, and our city. Whether it's your first order or your hundredth, you'll always get personal attention.

This can happen although we try to make sure it doesn't! If you're unhappy with your order because they are not as described and would like to return your flowers or get a replacement we will send a replacement the next day or issue a full refund.

Our shop is at 2025 Avenue Road in Toronto, in the Lytton Park neighbourhood near Lawrence Avenue. We're open Monday through Friday from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM, and Saturday from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM. There's paid parking right at the front of the store and free parking around the back. You're always welcome to pop in. We love helping customers pick out flowers in person.

The quickest way to reach us is by phone at (416) 488-8888 or text us at (647) 226-2727. You can also email us at garrettflorist@yahoo.com or message us on Instagram. We usually respond within a few hours. For orders, garrettflorist.com is available 24/7.