A big part of my life involves thinking about the historical roots of our modern funeral practices. Lately, the focus has been on urn wreaths, which is fast becoming a memorial service tradition. Naturally, my mind wandered into the past – to the Victorians first – and then further back to the laurel and olive wreaths of the Greeks and Romans. The Symbolism of the Wreath Venture back a few thousand years and you’ll discover the essence of laurel, myrtle and olive branch wreaths includes the … [Read more...] about A New Memorial Service Tradition: Urn Wreaths
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Don’t Dismiss the Healing Power of Funeral Flowers
Sadly, funerals have been on my itinerary more frequently the last couple of years. One disturbing trend that's clear and often noted in the obituary is the phrase "in lieu of flowers".... and I must say, I think it's misguided. There's nothing wrong with fundraising for the family or a favorite charity in place of the flowers, but when possible it's a good idea to add floral arrangements to the service and here's why. Flowers Can Help Heal the Heart Lately, the funerals we've attended … [Read more...] about Don’t Dismiss the Healing Power of Funeral Flowers
Floral Wreaths for Cremation Urns
Several years ago I was at a local florist to check out their selection of wreaths designed for a cremation urn. There weren't a lot of options, in fact, they only had two listed in a notebook, and at the time, no choices were listed on their website. It was sad, and today this particular florist offers more variety. Here's some ideas for a floral display designed for the urn at the memorial service. You can get ideas for flowers paired with various styles of marble or stone, metal, and wood … [Read more...] about Floral Wreaths for Cremation Urns