Sympathy Flower Delivery to Korea – What You Need to Know
When a loved one, friend, or colleague in Korea loses someone dear, it can be difficult to know how to express your condolences from afar. Sending sympathy flowers is one of the most heartfelt ways to show support — but Korea’s funeral customs are different from those in the U.S. and other countries.
If you’re considering sending funeral or sympathy flowers to Korea, here’s what you should know.
🕯️ Korean Funeral Traditions: A Brief Overview
Korean funerals are typically held over three days, a tradition known as “삼일장” (sam-il-jang). Here’s how it generally unfolds:
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Day 1: The body is prepared, and a funeral room (빈소) is arranged at the funeral hall for visitors to pay their respects.
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Day 2: Visitors pay respects at the funeral hall until late night.
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Day 3: The funeral procession (발인, “bal-in”) and burial or cremation takes place usually in the morning.
In most cases, sympathy flowers or funeral wreaths should be delivered no later than the second day, before the funeral service (발인) begins.
🌼 What kind of flowers are sent to Korean funerals?
Unlike in the West, where funeral flowers may be colorful, in Korea, white flowers are the standard for mourning.
Common choices include:
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White chrysanthemums (국화) – symbolizing grief and sincerity.
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White, yellow or pink lilies (백합) – representing purity and peace.
Traditional standing flower wreaths (화환, “hwahwan”) are often used for funerals in Korea, especially from business partners or formal acquaintances. For personal condolences, simple white arrangements are preferred.
📍 Where are the flowers sent?
Most funerals in Korea take place in hospital funeral halls, which are connected to or part of large hospitals. These facilities are open 24/7 during the 3-day period, and staff are accustomed to receiving flower deliveries.
Make sure to have:
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The deceased’s name (or a family member's name)
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Funeral hall name and room number
Our service ensures that flowers are delivered safely and on time to any major funeral hall in South Korea.
⏱️ What If You Miss the Funeral?
If you were unable to send flowers during the funeral period, it’s still appropriate to send sympathy flowers to the family’s home afterward. In this case:
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Keep the arrangement simple and white.
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Include a short message of condolence (optional in Korean or English).
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It’s respectful to send within 7–10 days after the funeral.
We offer next-day delivery of sympathy flowers to most locations across South Korea, including residential addresses.
🌸 Need Help Sending Sympathy Flowers to Korea?
At Olafla, we help families and friends from around the world express condolences in Korea with white funeral flowers, delivered with care and cultural sensitivity.
Whether you’re in the U.S., Canada, Australia, or Europe — we make it easy to send meaningful flowers to your loved ones in Korea.
Or reach out to us with any questions – we’re here to help, in English or Korean.
