Flowers from the Heart
Funeral Flowers
“I said farewell to my beloved mother yesterday: probably one of the hardest things I’ll ever do in my lifetime. I am deeply grateful to FlowerJoy@Ilkley for orchestrating the most profound and sacred ritual on the day prior to the funeral.
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As we gathered together to create this exquisite floral tribute, we shared many joyful memories, tears and cups of tea. This was a deeply personal and moving experience that felt like a little ray of sunshine, in the midst of deep sadness.
Kirsty’s floral skills, together with her warmth and compassion created an unforgettable day and a stunning arrangement.” JP
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​Create lasting memories for you and your family members by personalising funeral casket flowers as a tribute to your loved one. Those who have decided to take this option the day before the funeral have found it to be a peaceful and uplifting experience amid the sadness of farewelling a close family member or friend.
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As a point of difference, I can help you create your own floral tribute to your loved one, by supplying your chosen flowers and guiding you and your family/friends to make the casket flowers (Option 1). Alternatively, funeral flowers can be created by FlowerJoy@Ilkley (Option 2). See below for further information.
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Delivery of funeral flowers can be arranged for either option.
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As a mature aged florist, and having spent over 15 years as school Guidance Officer where I utilised my skills in counselling and grief and loss study, creating floral end of life tributes is a way I can utilise my combined skills to create lasting memories for loved ones.
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Kirsty Brady
Qualified Florist (Cert III)
Master of Education (Guidance and Counselling)
FlowerJoy offers two options for families.
OPTION 1
Casket Spray or Memorial flowers created with family members.
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Join me as we create a beautifully curated floral tribute for your loved one. Gather your closest family or friends as we sit around my table or yours and share memories and stories as together we craft a beautiful and unique arrangement.
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I hold space for you and your family to take time away from the stress of funeral arrangements to sit, relax and share the life, love and loss of your loved one. Flowers and foliage come to life to create a beautiful living tribute and the personal sharing a lasting memory to treasure forever.
Creating funeral flowers together can help bring a sense of peace amid a period of sadness and are a symbol of remembrance as you navigate through the challenging journey of bidding farewell to a loved one.
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If you are unable to be present at a funeral, or perhaps the funeral is taking place in a different location or country where family members are unable to attend, memorial flowers can be collaboratively created with family members as a floral arrangement that may stand in your home in a vase.
Having worked as a school Guidance Officer and counselled many children, staff and parents over the years, amongst other things I have undertaken additional study in grief and loss. Creating funeral casket flowers with the family, following the loss of a loved one, is a very special opportunity to combine my skills in flower arranging with those of sensitivity and compassion in providing a cathartic and therapeutic opportunity to honour their special person by creating the casket flowers together.
Casket flowers are created with loving care, after talking with the family about favourite flowers, colours, their personality and interests.
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Price: Starting from $450.00 (depending on size of arrangement and flower choice)
I am so grateful of Kirsty’s help with flowers for my father-in law’s funeral service. What she offers at this time of sadness is unique.
Her gentle and compassionate nature combines perfectly with her highly professional floristry skills. As we arranged the floral tributes, her calm, sensitive manner enabled conversation to flow regarding this special man, his life, contribution to family and quirky sense of humour.
We felt a sense of satisfaction and gratitude which transmitted to the whole family and occasion.
The floral arrangements were just perfect and added a beautiful backdrop to the service.
Thank you so much Kirsty.
My Mother, Del sadly passed away at age 91 late last year. My friend Kirsty Brady coordinated and created the floral arrangements for her funeral.
My Daughter, Sally and I assisted Kirsty which was a deeply personal and moving experience. Kirsty who is a most calm and patient teacher, guided us through each step. She has a knack for making everyone feel comfortable and we were surprised with our capabilities.
We were extremely happy with the outcome and know that Mum would be smiling. We are very pleased to recommend Kirsty for a unique and personal experience.
Ann and Sally
Creating the casket flowers together was a very meaningful part of the funeral day.
It was a wholesome and uniting way to prepare for the funeral and the final arrangement was everything that I had hoped it would be.
It certainly helped create the energy that I felt was present at the funeral.
Jo
Please contact me if you would like to ask me any questions.
OPTION 2
Funeral flower arrangements created by FlowerJoy@Ilkley.
I can create beautiful, simple, classic and elegant funeral vase arrangements, casket flowers, funeral wreaths and sympathy boxed arrangements to suit your individual needs, style and budget.
Contact me to via email or call to discuss your floral wishes.
Please contact me if you would like to ask me any questions.