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Flowers for All Occasions 101

Funeral Arrangements for the Dearly Departed

We've talked about the basics of floristry in our earlier articles. We talked about the elements of design used in crafting lovely flower arrangements. Now, we learn how to apply these principles in real life.

Celebrations are so much brighter and exquisite with a gorgeous choice of flowers. We're here to help you get started on two of the most common events that come hand in hand with flowers.

In this article we talk about funeral flowers From the planning phase to the wake. From choosing the theme with your clients up to the delivery or pickup of their orders.

We've put together a helpful primer for handling orders for a funeral. We'll help you provide exquisite arrangements for the grieving family. See our upcoming article for an overview of must-have essentials for every florist.

Making Arrangements with the Client

Flower arrangements, when done properly, are a splendid way of paying tribute to the loss of a loved one. It's also a way to show profound sympathy for the family left behind. Making floral tributes for them will allow them to express themselves in a hard time.

It goes without saying, florists must take careful note of every detail. This will help make the process of organizing go as smoothly as possible.

Here are a couple of things florists want to know for planning funeral floral decorations.

Flowers in Commemoration

There's no one way to comfort someone who has just lost their loved one. But there are a lot of ways to show your sympathy to a grieving family.

Ask if they would like specific flowers included, or what their loved one's favorite blooms are. Keep the arrangement as intimate and personal as possible as a tribute to the departed.

Venue

Wakes are usually held at funeral parlors. But some people would prefer to pay respect by having the funeral in their own house.

Whichever the case, make sure to ask how large the room or venue will be. That way, you can plan ahead for your designs and arrangements.

Even better, schedule an ocular viewing of the venue. If they'll do the wake in their home, this is especially crucial. With these measurements, you'll be able to make arrangements with the appropriate size.

Size and Headcount

How many guests are they expecting? How many tables are there, and what size? What's the size of the casket? Any other area your client wants decorated? Every bit of information is vital for the perfect flower arrangements.

Wakes usually stretch over a few days. You may need to replace the flowers every now and then. That way, you get to keep them fresh and fragrant for guests.

Budget and Timeline

Naturally, you'll want to know how much your customer has budgeted for the funeral's flower arrangements. That way, you can plan and provide premium service within their budget.

Determine a timeline for prep work and delivery of the flower arrangements. Keep in contact with your client to make sure all designs and flowers you've picked are up to their standards.

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