Funeral flowers from colleagues, a company or an association

When a colleague, a former employee, a client or a club member dies, it is customary in Switzerland for the team, company or association to send one shared funeral piece, usually a wreath or a spray, with a ribbon naming the group. One person coordinates, collects contributions and places the order. At KANEL, handmade funeral pieces start at CHF 155 for a cushion, CHF 255 for a spray and CHF 355 for a wreath, with free delivery anywhere in Switzerland.

Prices were checked on kanel.ch in November 2026. For general etiquette, see our guide to funeral flowers in Switzerland.

Two different situations

A colleague (or former colleague) has died

The flowers go to the ceremony: the church, funeral home, crematorium or cemetery. A wreath or a spray with a company or team ribbon is the traditional choice. If several departments want to express their sympathy, one larger piece from the whole company is often more dignified than many small ones.

A colleague has lost someone close

Here the gesture is for your colleague. Options include:

• a funeral piece at the ceremony, if colleagues attend or knew the deceased;
• a condolence bouquet to the colleague’s home, sometimes a few days after the funeral;
• a card signed by the team, which matters as much as the flowers.

Check the death notice for wishes such as “no flowers” or a charity donation.

Choosing the format

A heart is usually reserved for close family, so groups of colleagues rarely choose one. See our guides to the funeral wreath and the funeral spray for details on each.

KANEL prices for group gifts

Source: kanel.ch, checked November 2026. Delivery is free anywhere in Switzerland, with no minimum order. Most models come in three sizes.

Organising a shared budget

A few practical habits make this easier:

1. Appoint one coordinator. Usually the manager, an assistant or HR. One person places the order and is the contact for the florist.
2. Decide who pays. Some companies pay for funeral flowers from a budget; in other teams, colleagues contribute. Many teams use TWINT to collect contributions quickly.
3. Set a target, not a fixed amount per person. Contributions are voluntary; let people give what they wish.
4. Choose a format that matches the budget. With ten people, a wreath from CHF 355 plus a CHF 35 ribbon is a modest amount each.
5. Keep the receipt. If the company reimburses the cost, the coordinator will need the order confirmation.

KANEL accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, PayPal, TWINT and Alma (split payment). If you need a specific invoice format for your accounting, ask KANEL before ordering.

What to write on the ribbon

The ribbon should be short and readable from a distance, with a farewell on one side and the senders on the other:

• “In grateful memory” / “Your colleagues at [Company]”
• “With deepest sympathy” / “The management and staff of [Company]”
• “A last farewell” / “Your team at [Department]”
• “With gratitude for your years of service” / “[Company]”
• “In fond memory” / “The members of [Club]”

A personalised ribbon costs CHF 35 at KANEL. More wording in our list of funeral ribbon messages.

What to write on the card

The card is read by the family, so it can be warmer than the ribbon. Some examples:

• “We are deeply saddened by the loss of [name]. We will remember their kindness and professionalism. Our thoughts are with you.”
• “With heartfelt sympathy from all your colleagues at [Company]. We are here for you.”
• “[Name] was a valued colleague and friend. We share your grief.”

List the individual names if the team is small, or name the department if it is large. For more examples, see our article on condolence messages for flowers, which has a dedicated section for colleagues and clients.

Delivery details

KANEL delivers funeral pieces free of charge to the church, funeral home, crematorium, cemetery or the family’s home, Monday to Saturday (no Sunday delivery). The coordinator should have:

• the deceased’s first name and surname;
• the full address of the ceremony venue (and room or grave number if needed);
• the date and time of the ceremony, and a preferred delivery time;
• a contact person on site with a phone number;
• the ribbon text.

Order at least 48 hours before the ceremony. If the date is closer, call or WhatsApp KANEL on +41 78 243 18 69 (Monday–Saturday, 9am–6pm) before ordering. See our guide to urgent funeral flowers.

International teams and expats

In international companies in Geneva, Zurich or Basel, colleagues may come from many cultures. A few points:

• Local customs vary by religion; some families prefer donations to flowers. Follow the death notice.
• White is a safe colour in most traditions; avoid bright colours unless the family asks for them.
• If the family speaks French, German or Italian, a ribbon in English is still fine; you can add a short phrase in their language, such as Sincères condoléances, Herzliches Beileid or Sentite condoglianze.

Summary

• One coordinator, one shared piece: usually a wreath (from CHF 355) or a spray (from CHF 255).
• Ribbon: farewell phrase plus the company or team name (CHF 35).
• Free delivery anywhere in Switzerland, Monday to Saturday, ordered 48 hours ahead.

Order on behalf of your team: KANEL’s funeral wreaths and sprays are handmade in Geneva and delivered free to the ceremony anywhere in Switzerland.