Have you ever seen the prices for cemetery flowers? Of course the florist has special skills and we respect that, but that is not always in the budget. You can make your grave arrangements yourself, very easily and without any special knowledge. Here you will find step-by-step instructions for this!
Make grave arrangements yourself
Floral arrangements for graves can be made with minimal time and effort and often at a fraction of the cost of pre-made arrangements. Homemade grave arrangements are an attractive alternative to purchased ones. They offer a more personal touch that highlights the creator's emotional connection to the deceased.
These arrangements can be designed in different ways. For more visual appeal, add other items to the containers, such as small teddy bears, pendants, or photos.
Follow our simple instructions to make grave arrangements on a reasonable budget. All you need is a few simple tools that you probably already own.
What should you consider when making a flower arrangement?
symmetry
Don't be put off by the idea of making your own grave arrangement. It's really quite simple. It's all about symmetry. Just keep things reasonably symmetrical. You can make your arrangement as elaborate or as simple as you want.
Instructions for making a grave arrangement yourself
Materials needed
3 bouquets of silk flowers
2 bouquets of greens to fill up
1 Styrofoam cone
1 flower vase of your choice
Once you start adding the pieces, the inside of the Styrofoam cone will get crowded and you'll have to use some creativity.
Tools needed
Wire cutters or a good pair of craft scissors
A large empty, clean food container as a stand. Use a food can to hold the Styrofoam while you make the flower arrangement
Step-by-step instructions
Step 1
It's best to use a large container to hold up the Styrofoam while making the arrangement. Just save a can of vegetables. They clean well in the dishwasher and we recommend that you have one available for this purpose. Place your Styrofoam floral foam cone in the can with the wide side facing up.
Step 2
The goal is to maintain symmetry. Start by inserting a tall flower stem into the center of the foam. You don't need hot glue becausethese flower arrangementshold well. Leaving the stems longer will make the arrangement taller. You'll need a lot of bouquets for a taller arrangement and a larger foam cone.
Step 3
The next four stems are placed on each side, matching the height of the first stem and the other stems so that they are symmetrical. Then add silk flowers from there, making sure everything lines up well. Use wire cutters to trim the stems so they do not extend past the sides of the foam base.
Then add more stems between these four stems. Do this until you are happy with the number of flowers.
Step 4
After adding all the flower stems, start filling with the greens. Use whatever you have, including the leaves from the flower stems, to make your cemetery flowers very full and beautiful.
Take with you to the cemetery:
a knife in case you need to cut the Styrofoam to fit
Broom for sweeping the gravestone
Garbage bag for the old flowers you will be removing
What flowers can you put on a grave?
Silk flowers are ideal for grave decoration. They hold up well to wind, rain and sun for a few months. It's best to replace them when they start to fade in the sun. You can also place fresh flowers on a grave and make beautiful fresh grave arrangements yourself.
Also read:Tips for an environmentally friendly grave design: Decorate and plant the grave correctly!
