From Funeral to Keepsake: How to Preserve Funeral Flowers as a Memory
Funeral flowers are a beautiful tribute to honour someone’s life. But what if you could hold onto those flowers as a lasting memory?
By preserving or repurposing them, you can keep a piece of that special moment close to you, offering comfort and a reminder of your loved one.
Here are some heartfelt ideas to transform those flowers into keepsakes you’ll treasure forever.
Pressed Flower Art: A Timeless Memory
If you’re looking for a simple yet meaningful way to preserve funeral flowers, pressing them is a lovely option. It’s easy to do, and the results can be beautiful.
By pressing flowers between the pages of a heavy book or using a flower press, you can flatten and dry the blooms. Once dried, frame them alongside a personal note or a cherished photo.
This turns a single flower into a lasting piece of art that will remind you of your loved one every time you see it.
Shadow Boxes: A 3D Keepsake
If you’d like to preserve your flowers in a more dimensional way, creating a shadow box is a beautiful idea.
Dry the flowers by hanging them upside down in a cool, dark place for a couple of weeks. Once dried, you can arrange the flowers in a shadow box, adding personal touches like a photo, a funeral program, or a special note.
This is a wonderful way to keep your memories alive, creating a display that holds personal significance.
Potpourri: A Scented Memory
Transforming your funeral flowers into potpourri is a unique way to keep those memories close.
By drying the flowers and mixing them with essential oils, herbs, or spices, you can create a comforting, scented reminder. Place the potpourri in a decorative bowl, or make small sachets to share with family members.
It’s a simple yet meaningful way to honour your loved one and surround yourself with their memory.
Resin Keepsakes: Forever Encased in Beauty
For a more modern keepsake, consider embedding your dried flowers in resin. This allows you to turn the flowers into personal items such as jewellery, coasters, or even paperweights.
By setting the blooms in clear resin, they are preserved forever, offering a lasting tribute that you can carry with you, like a necklace or pendant, or display in your home as a memento.
Honour Your Loved One with The Flower Merchant
At The Flower Merchant, we understand the importance of keeping memories alive. Our range of funeral flowers is designed to help you honour your loved one in the most meaningful way.
Whether you’re looking for classic arrangements or something more personalised, we’re here to guide you through the process.