How to Arrange Flowers for a Memorial Service

A memorial service is the gateway to heaven for your loved one who passed away. It is made to be a special remembrance of the deceased's life by those who are survived by him or her. The flowers that are arranged are done in a fashion that makes the service something to be remembered. Follow these steps to learn how to arrange flowers for a memorial service.

Instructions

1. Select flowers that are meaningful to the deceased's loved ones if possible. Otherwise, use the most commonly used flowers such as chrysanthemums, lilies and roses. White is a popular color for flower arrangements because it represents truth and honesty.

2. Arrange coffin sprays. They are about 4 feet long and draped on the coffin in an elegant manner. The colors are usually befitted for a male or a female and are mixed with greens.

3. Prepare floral arrangements in the shape of a heart or a cross. These tend to last longer because they are prepared in an oasis base to provide continuous moisture to the cut flowers in the arrangement. Close family members or friends are able to take them home after the memorial service.

4. Create name tributes. Individual flowers are used to form names up to seven letters. They are placed on a background of greenery.

5. Design wreath rings. Make a wreath of greenery then loosely set the flowers in the wreath.

6. Use your heart to decide how to arrange the flowers for the memorial service. Your personal feelings toward your loved one will guide the process and send the appropriate message. Nothing can be more sincere than that.