celebrating life naturally
My funeral floristry creations are natural, seasonal, abundant and wild as inspired by Nature.
I will always include locally harvested gatherings, with accents of a dash of colour, if that is desired, or seasonal blooms to symbolise the person who has recently passed away. I will always use masses of foliage such as laurel, eucalyptus, bay plus seasonal foliage like oak, beech and viburnum.
WOODLAND WANDERINGS AND HEDGEROW HARVESTING
Many have been local people deeply involved with agriculture or have adored walking in the woods and countryside that surrounds us here in Norfolk.
So I often suggest it's really special to gather blossoms and greenery from a favourite walk, or a particular stretch of river bank to add to the tribute.
POETRY AND MEMORIES - optional
I was asked to read a poem that had been written about their loved one by a dear family friend.
Once I have finished creating the tribute I film myself reading the poem whilst focusing on the beautiful floral tribute.
This mini film has often been played by the family to loved ones who were unable to attend the funeral either at the time of the burial or cremation or just ‘In Memory’ during the day.
This is purely optional, but I wanted to include it in my offering as it was very gratefully received particularly by the friends and family who were on the other side of the world - watching via an online link or live video streaming. I then email the video via WiTransfer.
One weeks advance notice would be appreciated so that I can gather as close to the Funeral date as possible.
GATHERINGS FROM THE GARDEN
Another really lovely option is those loved ones who had a real love of nature with their Garden. This has inspired me to suggest that I come to their home and gather a few blooms to add to the arrangement.
To walk in their treasured oasis of green with members of the family is a further chance for stories to be told and memories to be shared.
It is this holistic and bespoke offering that has helped so many loved ones, left behind come, help to come to terms with their deep loss.
I have greatly enjoyed listening to the very moving stories which have been so important in painting a vivid picture for me to interpret into the Floral Tribute to celebrate their life...naturally…
Sadly I can only offer this bespoke Floral Tribute service to my local clients of Kings Lynn, Downham Market, Swaffham and surrounding areas.
If you would like me to create a bespoke, natural, seasonal floral tribute, then do contact me for a chat and I would love to help you celebrate your loved ones life with Nature's Abundance.
“All the family were so pleased with the flowers. Lovely remarks from friends and family who watched the service on webcast. All the very best with your workshops and other things you do.”
options
FLORAL TRIBUTES -
from £ 200
Each one is unique and will cover a large part of the top of the coffin.
Inspired by the seasons and also use blooms from my garden wherever possible.
Dims: 1.5 mts / 5 ft long x 60cm/ 2ft wide approx.
WREATHS -
from £ 100
Dims: 60 cm diameter
Both the above prices include 1 x gathering meeting from your garden or suggested hedgerow if you wish.
Delivery to the Funeral directors in either Downham Market - Kings Lynn - Swaffham is also included. Each one is unique and utterly personal to you.