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.
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.
Where do I start with choosing funeral flowers?
Farewell Flowers florist, Jackie Davis, explains how, as a florist, it’s important to listen to find inspiration to create unique funeral flowers that fit the person.
Special funeral flower ingredients - sailing boats and love
Karen MacKechnie of The Floral Goat tells the story behind special funeral flowers she created for a carver of sailing boats who also loved woodlands.
Making the funeral flowers for my own mum
Jo Thompson of Wye Valley Flowers tells a personal story about making her mum’s flowers, why she wanted to do them, and what inspired her choices.
Reflecting a life with funeral flowers that fit
Linda Crew of Woodchurch Cottage Flowers, Kent, explains how she started with funeral flowers and why making them for others is now a key part of her flower growing and floristry business.
Funeral flowers fit for a Queen
Gill Hodgson reflects on the late Queen’s funeral flowers and wonders if this should mark the start of a wider change.
Why start a directory for funeral flowers?
Learn more about the people behind The Farewell Flowers Directory, why they set it up and what they hope to achieve.
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.
