There seems nothing is so steeped in traditional expectation as a funeral. We’ve become conditioned to think that what is offered by the local undertaker is our only option. It isn’t – particularly where flowers are concerned.
Ubiquitous letters full of imported chrysanthemums, floral foam and plastic with a cheap polyester ribbon. They couldn’t have a larger carbon footprint if they tried. Is that how you want a loved one to be remembered - by the floral foam and plastic that will sit in land fill till the end of time? All made to a generic recipe with x number of chrysanthemums, x number of roses etc., probably chosen from the plastic covered pages of a ‘catalogue’. No originality. No thought for the environment. These arrangements will actually harm the environment if left in graveyards, and must be a headache for the ground staff to have to dispose of.
I’m sure that the vast majority of people choose this style of arrangement for their loved one’s funeral because they think that that is their only choice. Why else would anyone pay for such a climate destructing and uninspiring arrangement. What does it say about the life being celebrated?
When I’m contacted about creating funeral flowers, I often hear the words ‘she loved nature’ or ‘he loved his garden’ and it’s heart warming to know that my flowers are seen as a way to celebrate these characteristics. Each life is unique, and as I only use flowers that grow here, each of my floral tributes is unique too. Flowers [foliage, seed heads, berries etc.] are chosen from what’s best on the day and each mix will be different depending on the day, season and weather. I can even visit the garden of the deceased or family and friends if local, to include much loved plants in the arrangement.
Death comes to us all at some point, and we shouldn’t be afraid to talk about it. Let your loved ones know how you’d like things to be when the time comes. It will be a comfort to them to know that they are doing things the way you would’ve wanted.
Arrangement styles can be varied according to your needs with wreaths, sheafs, casket arrangements, casket swags, bouquets etc. Letters filled with chrysanths I don’t offer I’m afraid.
If you want an arrangement with roses and sunflowers in March or sweet peas and dahlias in December, I am not the florist for you. If you want beautiful, fragrant, locally grown flowers that will celebrate the life lived, then please get in touch.
If you live outside of the Bury / Bolton area but would like to arrange for some locally grown, natural flowers, please visit the Flowers from the Farm website for a flower grower / florist near you.
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