How do you make a funeral wreath?

7 Steps for Making a Funeral Wreath

Choose a basic design.
Organize and prepare the flowers.
Place the flowers in the wreath.
Add greenery to the arrangement.
Add bow or ribbons to the arrangement.
Determine how the wreath will be displayed.
Think about what you want to happen to the display after the service.

Can you use artificial flowers for a funeral?

Unlike fresh flowers, artificial funeral memorials create lasting tribute or memorial at the graveside of the deceased for several months. When it is difficult to find the right words, floral tributes can express feelings in a unique way.

What to spray on flowers to keep them fresh?

Here’s how to do it:

Trim your flower stems as usual.
Before you put them in a vase, spray the flowers with hairspray, taking care to keep the nozzle far enough away that the force won’t damage delicate petals.
Hang the flowers upside down (in a well-ventilated space) until the hairspray dries completely.

What happens if I spray hairspray on flowers?

After several weeks, your flowers will dry up completely, which is necessary when preserving with hairspray. They will lose pigment and shrink up a little once they’re dry. The petals will be crispy and break off easily, so handle them carefully!

Do I need to seal pressed flowers?

After two light coats your flowers should be sealed well enough to add some final coats that will protect them. It sounds as if your flowers have gotten wet so they’ve wrinkled. It’s a hassle to do several misty sprays but it keeps the petals dry.

How do you seal fresh flowers?

An other way to prevent the resin from reacting with the flowers is to seal them with hairspray. Alternatively you could also use any other lacquer spray. Just spray several thin layers of hairspray on both sides. Just make sure to place them on a non sticky surface.