Sustainable Funeral Flowers

• Posted on 4 June 2025
• By Annelies
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Flowers offer comfort in times of farewell. Choose sustainable funeral flowers: foam-free bouquets, seasonal blooms, no packaging, or a plant as a lasting tribute. This way, you honour your loved one while showing respect for nature.

In times of grief, flowers are more than just a gesture. They offer comfort, express sympathy, and serve as a final tribute to a loved one. They speak when words fall short. In these difficult moments, I find that flowers often bring solace and connection.

More and more people are choosing a sustainable approach to funerals. If you would also like to honour someone in an environmentally friendly way, I’m happy to share a few thoughtful tips to help you choose funeral flowers that bring comfort — while also caring for the planet.

Choose a funeral bouquet instead of a floral arrangement

If you're looking for an eco-friendly alternative to a traditional funeral arrangement, I recommend a bouquet instead of a floral spray. Funeral arrangements often use floral foam or plastic to hold the shape, both of which are harmful to the environment. A bouquet, on the other hand, is tied naturally and uses far fewer materials. I prepare these with great care, using fresh, seasonal flowers.

Choose seasonal flowers

Seasonal flowers are not only beautiful, they’re also a more sustainable choice. Because they grow naturally in their season, they don’t require heated greenhouses or long-distance transport. By choosing in-season blooms, you reduce your environmental impact while giving the bouquet a more natural, authentic look. As I have explained before in my blog: Cut flowers by season.

Go packaging-free

A floral tribute doesn’t need extras. In fact, packaging often adds unnecessary waste. That’s why I offer funeral bouquets without plastic wrapping — allowing the flowers to be the focus, simple and unadorned.

Consider a plant or flower bulbs

Would you prefer something that lasts beyond the funeral? Consider giving a plant or bulbs that can be planted afterwards, in a garden or memorial space. These living tributes offer a lasting memory — a beautiful symbol of life that continues to grow.

A sustainable alternative to ribbon

Ribbons are a traditional way to honour the deceased, but producing them has a high environmental cost. As an alternative, I offer sympathy cards made from recycled paper. These allow you to express your love and support in a respectful, more eco-conscious way.

Compost the bouquet

Once a bouquet has wilted, don’t simply throw it away. Place it in the green waste bin or compost it, so it can return to the earth. It’s a meaningful way to complete the natural cycle.

In moments of loss, flowers are a powerful symbol of love and remembrance — and they can also reflect your care for the world we live in. By making conscious choices, you offer support to the bereaved while helping to protect future generations. I’m here to help you do both — with funeral flowers created with love, attention, and respect for nature.

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or would like personalised advice. I'm here to support you in these meaningful moments.