In Japan, it is not considered appropriate to send a gift basket for sympathy. Gift baskets are generally reserved for happy occasions like Anniversary, Birthday, Christmas, New Year and are seen as too celebratory for a somber occasion like a funeral. If you want to show your condolences to someone who has lost a loved one, it is better to send a more subdued gift, like a white flower arrangement.

When you order flowers for a Japanese funeral, it is important to choose an appropriate type of flower. The most popular funeral flower in Japan is the chrysanthemum, which symbolizes grief and mourning. Other appropriate flowers include lilies, lotuses, and orchids. You can usually find these flowers at your local Japanese flower shop.