Looking to the Past for Inspiration Today

Victorian Funeral Wreaths
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As we all know well, funeral wreaths have long been a standard tradition. Sadly most of the ones created today by the floral industry have become too formulaic and uninspired. Case in point, when was the last time you actually paid close attention to any such wreaths at a funeral or memorial ceremony?

Victorian inspired made special for mum
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But now we are beginning to see a DIY shift toward personalized funerals and memorials focusing on inventive wreaths once again. This new trend reflects the beauty and personality of the person they memorialize. To get inspired, one can look to the past at Victorian funeral wreaths – those luscious, free-flowing shapes with boundless sweet sentiment. That homemade beauty of yesteryear is back again in an even greater variety of possibilities.

Whether the memorial wreath is hung on a family’s door or placed at the memorial service altar, these DIY wreaths, much like back in the day, abound with all types of flowers, leafage and even a wide variety of materials. Flowers can be made into significant shapes as a loving remembrance. Creative solutions express the love and concern extended when there is a loss. Here are just some of the possibilities we see cropping up today.

Offering kisses and hugs to a bereaved friend
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Yarn & felt reminds a family of a loved one’s pleasure of the garden
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What was once considered somber floral colors need not be truly somber today
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Dried lavender leaves offer simple stated condolences
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A Victorian inspired nosegay crafted of antique jewelry & lace is hung on a door as a remembrance
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