Farewell flowers & other stories

Read the stories behind the flowers: learn about flowers that change with the seasons and how we use them to create something special for you. Find out more about what inspires Farewell florists across the UK. Read individual posts or click on the category tags above the titles to see posts grouped together by theme.

You can also read news about what The Directory is doing to widen choice in funeral flowers and how we’re working to spread the message about going plastic-free.

Choosing your own funeral flowers - a personal view
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Choosing your own funeral flowers - a personal view

Emily Westall of The Shropshire Flower Company explains why she’s given her family strict instructions about what she wants for her own funeral flowers. It makes it easier for your family if you’ve already discussed what you’d like (or what you really wouldn’t like!).

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Share your story

Are you a customer whose sustainably made funeral flowers were truly special and you’d like tell us why?

Are you a florist who is listed on The Farewell Flowers Directory?

We’d love to share your stories about special flowers and what inspired them. Sharing stories helps others who are seeking inspiration for funeral flowers and also helps us to raise awareness about how we can make more sustainable choices. Help us to share this message and to show the world how beautiful and planet-friendly farewell flowers can be. Help us change the world of funeral flowers, one story at a time.