Here at Blooming Chic we made the decision, from the start of our business in 2014, to be a producer of natural tributes for funerals as we were uncomfortable with the amount of waste that is produced by florists catering for funerals.

We are proud of what we can make for natural farewells, and we specialise in floral tributes for natural and woodland funerals by providing creative and unique designs suitable for the natural ethos of a simple funeral.

You will not find any florists' foam, cellophane or one use plastics in our designs as we use materials that are either completely biodegradable, reusable or recyclable. And, in many cases compostable.

Where possible we use locally grown materials and flowers and have access to many local growers here in beautiful Wiltshire, but may also use some imported flowers when called for. We are also happy to use flowers and foliages from the garden of your loved one or yourselves, and we make this as personal as you would wish.

The most important consideration is that we make this about you and your loved one so that no two tributes are the same, but made uniquely for your special farewell.

Please do get in touch for a conversation about the wishes of your loved one for their last farewell.

The laying of a wreath has been around for thousands of years. In ancient Greece they were used to represent the circle of eternal life. The christian tradition of laying evergreen wreaths was and still is a representation of the victory of the eternal spirit over death. In pre christian, Pagan times, the wreath was made in 4 quarters to represent the cycle of life, the young buds, the blooming of flowers, the yellowing or fading of the flowers and finally the dead flowers, each part running into the next to show the cycle of life. No one really likes the idea of using dead flowers nowadays, but instead can section the wreath to represent the stages of life.

In Britain the tradition of wreath laying has been recorded since early modern times (1500-1800), but was thought to be a pagan tradition by Protestant reformers such as the Puritans, so was frowned upon. In Victorian times, when the language of flowers and their symbolism was in vogue, the wreath bases were often crafted from Weeping Willow which was a symbol of melancholy and sadness.

The making of wreaths from willow is still a very strong tradition that is making a huge renaissance in light of the rising popularity of green and natural funerals.

There seems to be a new tradition growing in connection with natural and woodland funerals whereby the mourners take home elements of the tributes as a memento, this is not only a lovely finish to a farewell ceremony but is also in keeping with the growing ethos of recycling and reusing.

for more information about Natural funerals do take a look at the Natural Death Centre's website there is a link at the end of the page.

Price guide - 

Full sized Coffin/casket Spray double-ended arrangement from £175.00 

full casket top made up of individual posies that may be kept afterwards from £200

Single ended arranged spray from £80 

Tied bouquets from £40

Posies from £45.00

Baskets from £45.00

Large Casket-top tied flowers from £100 

Willow wreaths from £65.00

Willow hearts £65.00

Star from £65.00

Individual and personal items will be priced according to type of tribute

Living Wreaths - made up of plants with some fresh flowers for imediate impact but long lasting due to the plant life. From £75.00

Garlands - foliage only £15.00 per foot 

Flowers and foliage from £20.00 per foot

Posies attached to coffin sides from £20.00 each

Local deliveries of up to 5 miles are free of charge for amounts over £75.00

delivery for items under £75 will be £5.00

We are happy to deliver to Woodland and Natural burial sites all over the South of England, so please do let us know where the Burial site is so that we can quote for this for you.

Collection from our premises is also available.

Thank you so much for taking the trouble to send me the photos of the flowers for Jane.  They are absolutely delightful and just suit the “circumstances”.  Your thoughtfulness in including the “extra” message is also much appreciated.  

Again, many thanks for your help, and I wish you well in these difficult times.

Kind regards and very best wishes,
Pam.

Just wanted to thank you for the lovely flowers you arranged yesterday, as a family we thought they were excellent, so bright and cheery.
Thanks for delivering them to F.W. Jones.
We will definitely recommend you and use you again (under different circumstances)
Regards
Daphne and John Crofts

http://www.naturaldeath.org.uk/index.php?page=find-a-natural-burial-site

Use the above link for more information about natural funerals on the Natural Death Centre website