A funeral is an opportunity to celebrate the life of your loved one and preserve them in your memory forever. Since the meaning of one’s passing can often be difficult to put into words, many people use flowers at funeral services to represent feelings of love, respect, and sympathy. These emotional expressions can be difficult to part with, and these creative ways to repurpose the flowers can be another way you remember a loved one’s life.

What to Do with Funeral Flowers

1. Press Them in a Book

Pressed flowers in a beautiful book are a wonderful way to remember your loved one. Simply take some of the bouquets that are free of blemishes and place them in between the pages of a heavy book lined with parchment paper. Use a weight to press down on the book, and in about a week, your flowers will be fully pressed down. Once they’re pressed, you can add them to an album with pictures of your loved one.

2. Create a Keepsake 

Carry your loved one with you by creating a keepsake out of your funeral flowers. At a craft store, you can purchase an empty locket, pin, or bracelet. Dry the flowers, then take a small amount of an epoxy resin and place it in the center of your jewelry. Add the dried flowers and place more resin on top. You can make the keepsake stand out even more by using a color dye with the resin.

3. Make Pouperrie

Enjoy the pleasant scent of flowers by turning them into pouperrie. This is an excellent choice if you have a large number of flowers because they will shrink as they dry. Add your own variety of spices and herbs to enhance the fragrance and put them in a decorative display jar for a fond reminder of your dear family member or friend.

A loved one’s passing is never easy, but Leesman Funeral Home in Dupo, IL, can be the support system you need to make it through this challenging period. Their team of compassionate funeral professionals gently guide you through the healing experience while making sure all of the details of your loved one’s funeral planning are taken care of. Learn more about how they create beautiful celebrations of life online or call (618) 286-4511 to speak with one of their funeral service professionals.