Choosing a small gift for guests at a funeral, memorial service or celebration of life can feel difficult. The most meaningful funeral gifts are often simple, personal and comforting, giving family and friends something to take home in memory of someone special.
At Funeral Seeds UK, we create personalised funeral seed packets that can be printed with a loved one’s name, dates, message or photograph. Each packet contains flower seeds and basic planting instructions, giving guests a living tribute they can plant at home.
What Are the Best Funeral Gifts for Guests?
The best funeral gifts for guests are small, personal and meaningful. Personalised seed packets are a thoughtful choice because guests can take them home, plant the seeds and grow flowers in memory of someone special.
- Best personalised option: Funeral seed packets with a name, dates or photograph
- Best traditional seed: Forget Me Not seeds for remembrance
- Best uplifting seed: Sunflower seeds for warmth and celebration of life
- Best eco-friendly option: Plantable memorial seed packets
What Are Funeral Favours?
Funeral favours are small keepsakes given to guests at a funeral, cremation, memorial service or celebration of life. They are usually placed on seats, displayed on a memory table, included with an order of service or handed out as guests leave.
Popular funeral favours include seed packets, memorial cards, candles, bookmarks, charity donation cards and small personalised keepsakes. Seed packets are a thoughtful choice because they give guests something meaningful to plant and remember.
Personalised Funeral Seed Packets
Our personalised funeral seed packets are designed to be a gentle and meaningful memorial gift for guests. Each pack includes 10 printed envelopes, flower seeds and basic planting instructions.
The envelopes can be personalised with:
- A loved one’s name
- Dates of birth and passing
- A short message or quote
- A photograph, depending on the design
- Brown, white or selected premium envelope options, depending on the product
You can browse the full collection of personalised funeral seed packets to choose a design that feels right for your loved one.
Forget Me Not Funeral Gifts
Forget Me Not seeds are one of the most popular choices for funeral and memorial favours because they symbolise remembrance, lasting love and memories that continue to grow. They are especially suitable for traditional funerals, memorial services and quiet remembrance gifts.
Our Forget Me Not designs include floral designs, heart designs, cross designs, candle designs, Tree of Remembrance designs and photo seed packets.
You can read more about why Forget Me Not seeds are meaningful for funerals and memorials.
Sunflower Memorial Favours
Sunflower seeds are a warm and uplifting choice for memorial favours. They are often chosen to represent light, strength, loyalty and the happiness a loved one brought to others.
Sunflower funeral seed packets can be especially fitting for celebrations of life, summer services, colourful memorial tables or families who want a brighter tribute.
Popular sunflower designs include photo seed packets, single flower designs, heart designs, candle designs, cross designs and Tree of Life designs.
Photo Memorial Seed Packets
Photo memorial seed packets are a deeply personal choice. They allow you to include a loved one’s photograph on the front of the envelope, alongside their name, dates and an optional message.
These designs work well when displayed beside a framed photograph, placed on a memory table or given to guests as a personal keepsake after the service.
Eco-Friendly Funeral Favours
Many families now look for funeral favours that feel meaningful without creating unnecessary waste. Seed packets are a gentle alternative to plastic keepsakes because they can be planted at home and grown into flowers in memory of a loved one.
For more ideas, read our guide to eco-friendly funeral favours in the UK.
Funeral Favour Ideas for Guests
Here are some thoughtful ways to use funeral seed packets at a service:
- Place one packet on each seat before guests arrive
- Display them in a basket near the entrance or exit
- Arrange them on a memory table beside a photograph
- Include them with the order of service
- Hand them to guests as they leave
- Send them to family or friends who could not attend
How Many Funeral Favours Should I Order?
Most families order one funeral favour per guest, plus a few spare packets for close family, memory boxes or people who cannot attend the service.
As a simple guide:
- For 30 guests, order at least 3 packs
- For 50 guests, order at least 5 packs
- For 80 guests, order at least 8 packs
- For 100 guests, order at least 10 packs
Each pack contains 10 personalised seed envelopes.
Choosing the Right Memorial Seed Packet
If you are unsure which design to choose, think about the tone of the service and the personality of your loved one.
- Forget Me Not seeds are ideal for remembrance, love and quiet reflection.
- Sunflower seeds are ideal for warmth, light and celebrations of life.
- Photo designs feel personal and individual.
- Heart designs express love and connection.
- Tree designs represent roots, family and continuing memory.
- Candle designs feel peaceful, reflective and comforting.
- Cross designs suit traditional or faith-inspired services.
Why Families Choose Funeral Seeds UK
Funeral Seeds UK creates personalised memorial seed packets for families across the UK. Our designs can be customised with a loved one’s name, dates, message or photograph, creating a small but meaningful tribute for guests to take home and plant.
- Personalised funeral and memorial seed packets
- Forget Me Not and Sunflower seed options
- Photo, heart, tree, candle, cross and floral designs
- Sold in packs of 10
- Basic planting instructions included
- Free UK delivery
Browse Personalised Funeral Seed Packets
Whether you are planning a funeral, cremation, memorial service or celebration of life, our personalised funeral seed packets offer a thoughtful way for guests to remember someone special.
Browse the full collection of funeral seed packets.
FAQs About Funeral Gifts and Memorial Favours
What is a suitable funeral gift for guests?
A suitable funeral gift for guests is something small, thoughtful and easy to take home. Personalised seed packets, memorial cards, bookmarks and charity donation cards are all popular choices. Seed packets are especially meaningful because guests can plant them as a living tribute.
Are funeral seed packets suitable for cremations?
Yes. Funeral seed packets are suitable for cremations, traditional funerals, memorial services and celebrations of life. They can be placed on seats, displayed on a memory table or handed to guests as they leave.
What seeds are best for funeral favours?
Forget Me Not seeds are often chosen for remembrance and lasting love. Sunflower seeds are often chosen for warmth, light and celebrations of life. Both are meaningful choices for funeral and memorial favours.
Can funeral seed packets be personalised?
Yes. Funeral seed packets can be personalised with a name, dates, short message and, on selected designs, a photograph.
How many memorial seed packets should I order?
Most families order one seed packet per guest, plus a few spare packets for close family, keepsake boxes or people who cannot attend. Each pack contains 10 personalised seed envelopes.