Memorial Idea for Ashes: Flower Heart

3 Tips for Your Own Floral Heart Ceremony:

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It’s not uncommon to scatter or bury cremation ashes under a favorite tree. Instead of tossing a few flower stems, SevenPonds suggests a memorial idea of placing a heart shaped floral arrangement at the beloved scattering location. Like a big kiss or hug, this beautiful rethink of typical funeral flowers is all about which flowers are selected. To achieve a fresh modern day look, be careful to stay away from the typical funeral flowers like gladiolus and white Easter lilies.

When picking the flowers for your arrangement, consider the smells and colors that best represent your loved one’s personality. Brainstorm your arrangement with a florist or tackle the project with an inspired DIY spirit. The final arrangement will not only add softness to your memorial ceremony but a final resting place for the ashes that evokes loving imagery.

Here are a few tips on your memorial heart flower selection:

1) Roses
Sweet by any name and any variety, roses are the classic that speaks to timelessness and romantic outlook on a life. Note how there is a variation in color of our roses above much like a painter’s palette.

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2) Wildflowers
You couldn’t sum them up in a single adjective, so why reduce them to one type of flower? This arrangement should be a mixed bag of buds that are free and vibrant like the person you miss so much.

3) Carnations
Carnations today are not the stiff flowers we are familiar with. Ask for updated ones that are actually heritage versions of those from way in the past. Mix them with a spidery accent flower as shown above.  Carnations hold their own through the season with a steadfast, hearty beauty. They’re the perfect choice for the ashes of a loved one who gave you strength.

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• Celebration of Life Ceremony: DIY Lighting
• Goodbye, Black: The Color-Coordinated Memorial Service Attire