Ways To Use Sympathy Flowers After Leaving

It's common to get a lot of flowers sent to the funeral services of a loved one at funeral homes in Franklin, IN but you may be struggling to find a place to put them or to know what to do with them all. Loved ones likely took a lot of time to pick out the flowers and purchased them so it’s in poor taste to just throw them away. If you have more flower than you know what do with and you need some help, be sure to think about some of these tips. 

Plant Them 

Some flowers are meant to be planted. They often come as bulbs and you can plant them and grow the flowers every year. You can choose to take the flowers home and plant them in your own garden so when they grow back you will be reminded of your loved one and will always think of them. You can also take the flowers to the cemetery and plant them around the grave of your deceased loved one. This will decorate it and make it feel like a calm and special place where they can rest. 

Press Them 

A lot of people like to save the flowers they receive from their family and friends as a way to remember their loved one. If you have cut flowers and you want to preserve them as they are, you can always press them. You can do this between a heavy book or any other object you choose. The flowers will be flattened and preserved and you can use them as a bookmark or just keep them in a frame or the very book you pressed it with. 

Crafts 

If you are crafty and you want to be able use the flowers in things you will keep around your home, you might want to consider using the flowers in some of your crafts and decor projects. You can use them while They are still alive or you can dry them and then choose to use them. You can get really creative with the flowers and use them however you choose to make the project you need or want. You can even make things that you can give as gifts to family members or friends so they can feel like your deceased loved one is with them at all times. 

If you are planning to have a funeral service at funeral homes in Franklin, IN and you want to know what you can do with the flowers you receive, be sure to keep some of these tips and suggestions in mind. You can also come up with other ways to use them. If you are ready to start making plans for funeral services and need some help, be sure to call Indiana Funeral Care. We are here to help with all your planning needs. Give us a call to learn more or stop by to check out our facilities and everything we have to offer.