I don't live up there but I decided to lend a hand with google maps. I found this one that does do all occasions (including funerals) in Oshawa. I dunno how far that is for you or anything but it might be a start, and they seem to have a good rep.
Lori's Hearts & Flowers 2 - Wedding,Funeral Florist & Fruit Gift Basket Store 1300 King Street East, Oshawa, ON L1H 8J4, Canada +1 905-432-2404 () ‎ lorisheartsnflowers. Com maps.google.com/maps?q=florist+in+Courti... Hope this helps some, please don't get mad at me.
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