Farewell flowers & other stories
Read the stories behind the flowers: find out more about the people, the lives, what inspires Farewell florists and learn more about the flowers that change with the seasons. Find out why we care so much about widening choice in funeral flowers and what we’re doing to spread the message.
Read individual blogposts or click on the category tags above the titles to see posts grouped together by theme.
Weaving a flower wreath as part of a funeral or memorial ritual
If you’re looking for creative, collaborative ideas to include in a funeral or memorial ritual, Deborah of Periwinkle Barn and Katy of DEAD GOOD Legacies share ideas from their recent photoshoot.
Showcasing plastic-free funeral flowers
We’re aiming to bring funeral flowers out of the shadows so that we can share and find inspiration for how to do them differently. Read more about The Farewell Flowers Directory photoshoot and see the wide variety of arrangements it brought together.
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!).
Memorable and meaningful funeral flowers
Rozanne Delamore, The Ledbury Flower Farmer, explains why the sights and scents of spring wildflowers bring back memories of her much-loved Nan, of a beautiful funeral, and of her introduction to making funeral flowers long before she became a florist.
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.
