Funerals

I feel truly honoured to create funeral tributes.

I have experience of losing a loved one and know the importance of getting the flowers just right.  Creating the perfect tribute which reflects your loved one's personality and wishes, is what I aspire to.

I will offer you support and respect throughout the process, listening to your requirements and giving advice, ensuring your choice of flowers and design are the perfect way to say a final farewell.

I can also liaise with the funeral directors on your behalf regarding where and when the flowers need to be delivered.

I appreciate this is a difficult time for you, your family, and friends and I would like to wish you my sincere condolences for your loss.

Double Heart tribute

A daughter requested this design for her mother's funeral.  Pastel lilac, purples, pale pink and white were chosen, creating a delicate and feminine tribute.

The favoured colour was purple so I suggested a lavender coloured rose called Ocean Song as the main flower throughout.

The lavender roses were interspersed with pale pink smaller roses and a pinky, lilac eustoma. Fragrant freesias, dainty waxflower and a variety of foliages were used, including a dark-leafed pittosporum called Tom Thumb.

Single Ended Spray

This 4ft single ended spray is bright and colourful and would be suitable for either a female or male.

The orange roses and calla lillies, red and yellow freesia and lemon olured alstromaria which are all warm tones complement the blue eryngiums and eucalyptus foliage creating a balanced colour scheme.

I always like to include a variety of different foliages to create interest. In this design I chose eucalyptus with its blue/grey leaves to blend with the eryngium. Leatherleaf mainly around the outline and folded aspidestra leaves in the centre. The varigated pittosporum picks out the white eustoma creating further brightness.  The yellow solidago has fluffy flowers and tapered leaves and has been placed evenly throughout.

Open wreath

Celebrating a life with a colourful palette of seasonal flowers.

I chose locally grown dahlias and zinnias for this wreath, with spires of yellow solidago peeping through.  Most of the flowers in this design are round which compliment the circular design. Lime green tree ivy seedheads add interest throughout.

Adding blue  and purple hydrangea florets gives the design contrast from the warmer tones.

The foliage, glossy dark green tree ivy leaves, pittosporum and eucalyptus were kept to a minimum in this display, as the emphasis was on the flowers.

Heart shaped posy pad

I made this funeral heart tribute when I was at college and it never fails to get compliments all these years on. I use the image on my stationery and business cards.

The greeny pink roses are the focal flower and I have used burgundy cornus leaves to highlight them. Pink snowberries and a darker pink rose are intersperesed with a lime green carnation.

Recessed in the the arrangement are hydrangea florests with the same tones as the other flowers.

The outline of the heart has been emphasised by pinning varigated ivy to the frame leaving a trailing tail at the bottom.  Varigated pittosporum, tree ivy seedheads and leatherleaf add to the dainty arrangement which would be suitable to use for other occassions.

Single ended spray

This spray arrangement is designed to rest on top of the coffin and is usually a tribute from close family.

This piece was made in my studio for a mother.  I used soft delicate pink avalanche roses, purple lilac, lavender coloured stocks, white eustoma and snapdragons to create a very english cottage garden feel.

The lime green fluffy bupleurum foliage picked out the yellow centred daises and varigated yellow eunonymous. Leatherleaf and eucalyptus was used mainly around the outline and dotted throughout.

Tied sheaf

This hand tied arrangement is a popular choice for friends and distant relatives to send as a tribute.

Using strong foliage such a laurel leaves to create a sturdy backbone to the arrangement, I added yellow roses, red and orange gerbera, and cream stocks. Leather leaf and silver olearia  foliage were placed throughout the display at different lengths and heights to create a raised profile.

The stems cross over each other to form a spiral and can be tied with ribbon, hessian and raffia as seen below. I manipulated some aspidestra leaves and placed them lower within the display to add definition to the tying point.

Yellow single ended spray.

I often get asked to use flowers that were someone's favourite or a colour that they particularly liked.  Yellow is often popular, perhaps because it is fresh, bright, and associated with happiness, hope and warmth. It is also the most luminous colour. In this display I was asked to place a primrose plant within the design as it was the person's favourite flower.

The family wanted yellow lillies which I teamed with yellow roses, white eustoma and gypsophila. The large blooms of the lillies were the main focal flower whilst their buds added interest with their elongated shape.  

The smaller headed roses were placed throughout at different angles to continue the colour scheme.  Pockets of white gypsophila and eustoma were added.

To compliment the lillies I used the dark green foliage of palm leaves, glossy dark green tree ivy leaves, and leather leaf.  Variegated pittosporum and eucalyptus were used sparingly in the finished piece.

The faily wanted some primroses flowers added to the design as it was their relatives favourite flower.  I was able to place a potted primrose at the back of the arrangement which could then be planted in the garden.

A glimpse of me at work in the studio.

Single open heart.

This display represented the colours of the Basque flag where the daughter told me her mother originated from.

Red naomi roses, white akito roses, green and white eustoma and green pom pom chyrsanthmums represented the colours on the flag. I chose dark green pistache and leatherleaf foliage to emphasis the flowers, and added small amounts of a varigated variety of pittosprorum to highlight the white flowers.

Tied sheaf

Blue and white colour themes always looks fresh and are very appropriate colours to use for males. This arrangement was from a daughter for her father.

A hand tied  arrangement using spire shaped pale blue delphiniums, white stocks, roses and daisies.

The foliage had to include eucalyptus to tone perfectly with the blue delphiniums.

 Adding a hessian ribbon makes the tribute very relaxed and natural.

Single ended spray.

Spending time chatting to you about your loved one enables me, with your help to build a picture of them.  This tribute was for a lady that loved her garden and grew some of the flowers that her daughter and I chose.  The colour scheme was red and cream so we included skimmea and astilbe that she grew in her garden, and four red roses from her loved ones.

Varying shades of red were attained by using the fluffy spire shaped astilbe, red naomi roses, red snapdragons and a pinky red waxflower.

The ream tones came from the akito roses, white waxflower and white astilbe.

Soft and hard ruscus, leatherleaf and eucalyptus were also added.

This open wreath ring represents the life of a brother that worked outdoors.  To create a harvest type design that was requested, I wanted equal amounts of texture and colour, so I  chose seed heads, wheat, bracken, twigs with lichen growing on them and flowers in equal quantities.

The flowers were shades of autum.  Orangey yellow roses, yellow achilea, blue eryngium, gold chrysanthmums and pops of red fro rose hips.

Bronzed bracken, brown scabious seed heads and fir cones contributed to the texture.  Lime green from tree ivy seed heads, pistache, leatherleaf and tree ivy contributed to the outdoor elements of the design.

Based cross.

Edged with red ribbon this traditional cross design has been based using white chrysanthmums which form a perfect backdrop to the spray of roses, skimmea and eucalyptus. Often requested by families with a religious background.

This 3ft cross tribute was from a family to their Mother/Grandmother

I edged the outline of the design with red ribbon, and then based the foam in white chrysanthemums which is a traditional floristry technique.

The family wanted four red roses to be included in a spray on top of the design to represent the four members of the family it was from.

Some soft ruscus and skimmea were added to highlight these flowers.

Based circular posy pad

The image above and below were tributes I created when I was a student.  

I don't get asked to make arrangements like these very often.

The posy pad above has a spray containing two toned eustoma which are complemented with fragrant lilac freesia, lavender and a darker purple chrysanthmum.

Varigated pittosporum, eucalyptus and leatherleaf were nestled in amongst the flowers.

Based open wreath

The spray  arrangement in this circular based wreath included a lime green carnation, lilac scented freesia and some lavender.

Posy arrangements.

Hand tied posies are popular to give from grandchildren as a funeral tribute.

Any flower that is in season can be used. Perhaps one that was a favourite, reminds you of your loved one or has a scent that evokes memories.

The three posies above contained pink avalanche roses, white gypsophila, purple tulips, white and purple stocks and some daisies.

I provide kilner jars with the posies so that they can continue to hydrate until they are required  for the service.

Funeral Tribute Ideas

Often friends and colleagues want to pay their respects with a floral tribute.  

This polychromatic posy pad would be a suitable design.

The colour suggests this would be perfect for a female.  It contains yellow and white narcissi, so would be appropriate for a springtime funeral.

Deep pink  coloured roses have been evenly spaced throughout the design and inter mingled with pale pink and purple alstromaria and white freesia.  To compliment these flowers, smaller headed flowers purple chrysanthemums and gypsophila have been used to transition from one area to another.

The colours stand out from the dark varigated leaf of the arium lily and the lighter eucalyptus. Varigated pittosporum elevates the colour further with its frilly creamy ruffled leaves.

Single ended spray.

A summery looking arrangement created with flowers associated with that time of year.

I love all flowers but I have a real soft spot for cottage garden flowers.  My all time favourite have to be sweet peas which I grow every year.

Although this design doesn't contain sweet peas it does incorporate some other favourites of mine.

The pink stocks provide the length in this design.  Their form is perfet for creating a pointy end, which can be achieved using other similar pointy flowers.

The pink roses are placed in an offset line from one end to the other creating movement.

Purple stocks give the width 2/3rds along the design and the rounded end is created by angling the flowers in a curve shape.

The colour shades all compliment each other.  Warm pink roses, pale pink stocks, claret coloured lilac and bluey purple veronica.  The white lilac, eustoma and waxflower give the display contrast.

Fragrant rosemary, eucalyptus with a slightly red stem and leatherleaf foliage can be seen peeping through.

Double ended spray.

A bright and bold colourful flower choice for this piece.
Two toned roses in yellow and orange catch the eye, the luminous yellow freesia pick out the yellow from the roses and contrast with the purple tones of the spray carnations and purple eustoma. Little green chrysanthmums tie the colours together.
This tribute has a good amount of texture in the design.  Frilly edged spray carnation petals, elongated freesia blooms, and the tactile form of the chrysanthmums.
Foliage is just as important as the flowers in an arrangement, it  not only sets off the flowers but, creates movement, lines and adds further texture. The soft ruscus has long slim dark green pointy leaves, whilst the pistache has lighter and smaller more delicate leaves.  The varigated ivy, picks out the silver underside of the oleriea and the golden eunonymous links in with the freesias and roses.

Cauliflower wreath

I was requested to make this unusual funeral tribute for a husband from his wife.

He had requested that the only flower he had at his funeral was a cauliflower!

This brought a smile to his wife's and daughters face as she told me the story. She also  wanted to include some autumnal coloured chrysanthemums, gypsohila and white carnations.  I added a variety of coloured foliage which included eucalyptus, leatherleaf and soft ruscus to add texture to the design.

Its the only time I've used a cauliflower in a design but I'm so glad I was able to honour the wishes of the family.

A bright and bold colourful flower choice for this piece.

Two toned roses in yellow and orange catch the eye, the luminous yellow freesia pick out the yellow from the roses and contrast with the purple tones of the spray carnations and purple eustoma. Little green chrysanthmums tie the colours together.

This tribute has a good amount of texture in the design.  Frilly edged spray carnation petals, elongated freesia blooms, and the tactile form of the chrysanthmums.

Foliage is just as important as the flowers in an arrangement, it  not only sets off the flowers but, creates movement, lines and adds further texture. The soft ruscus has long slim dark green pointy leaves, whilst the pistache has lighter and smaller more delicate leaves.  The varigated ivy, picks out the silver underside of the oleriea and the golden eunonymous links in with the freesias and roses.

Testimonials.

Whilst we were all experiencing uncertainties and worry during lock down, and the majority of people were self isolating, Emma was kind enough to make a beautiful funeral arrangement for a friend who sadly passed away.
The service Emma provided was excellent, extremely good value and completed at short notice. I would definitely give a 5 star service and most definitely recommend.

Cherie. Plymouth

Emma created a beautiful wreath for my Nan's funeral. I met with Emma who talked me through the various arrangements she could prepare, including all the different flowers and colours. Emma's kindness and empathy made the whole process a much easier one than I had imagined.
The wreath was exactly what my family wanted and was perfect for the occasion.
Thank you Emma for your help at such a difficult time x.

Kathryn