Flowers for the ones we love... in this life and the next

 Flowers for the ones we love... in this life and the next.

As florists, we know how important it is to express feelings through flowers. Giving flowers to friends and family when they are still around is a way of saying you appreciate, love, acknowledge and care for them. When they pass on, flowers are also a way to say, they may be gone (for now) but they are never ever forgotten.

Wreaths by Christine's Creatives Nigeria Limited

When a loved one passes on, people think about what they can do to symbolize their love for the individual that has passed on, while also acknowledging their grief of losing that person. For thousands of years, people across nationalities, race and creed have recognized flowers as a symbol of life, hope and love. Floral baskets, Casket sprays, Laying-in-state floral gardens, Casket floral blankets, Floral pillows and other floral set pieces are floral designs that bring color and a sense of hope to a laying-in-state or funeral service.
 

Wreaths by Christine's Creatives Nigeria Limited

When discussing the design of the floral arrangements you would like for your loved one, ensure you also ask about the durability of the flowers being used and how the flowers are going to stay fresh throughout the event. The flowers used need to last for the length of the event, so you want to ensure that the florist arranges your flowers using floral foam (Floral foam soaks up water like a sponge and makes the water available to your flowers for days or even weeks, while keeping the arrangement in place). Some of the more popular flowers used for wreaths or funeral floral arrangements are Chrysanthemums, roses, anthuriums and lilies.

Laying-in-State Flower garden
 by Christine's Creatives Nigeria Limited

And so we share these quotes with you:

“Death ends a life, not a relationship.” - Mitch Albom, Tuesdays With Morrie  

"To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die." - Thomas Campbell

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