How Do You Make Funeral Flower Arrangements?
Beautiful floral arrangements give a welcome distraction for family members during a sad time of loss and mourning. Read on to learn how to make funeral flower arrangements. Choose a basket, paper mache or wooden container. Cut a piece of florist foam for fresh flowers and fit it snugly into a container. Fill with water, set aside to soak. Use dry foam if you are making a silk flower arrangement. Cut and place several pieces of leather leaf, cedar or preferred greenery into the back and on the top sides of the foam. Start at the back and place an odd number of tall, line flowers such as gladiolus, Iris or carnations. Cut stems on a slant and press into foam to ensure that they continue to take in water to stay crisp. Make sure they are securely seated into the foam. The line flowers will work well if placed in a form of a triangle. The center flower in the back will be the highest point in the arrangement. Be sure to cut silk flower stems straight across when using for a funeral arrang
