Funeral flowers carry so much meaning. They’re chosen with love, placed with care, and held close during one of the hardest moments a family can face. Because of that, many people assume the flowers will stay at the crematorium for days — sometimes even weeks.
The truth is much quieter, and often surprising.
Most crematoriums remove funeral flowers within 24–48 hours.
Not because they don’t care, but because flowers wilt quickly, attract insects, and there simply isn’t enough space to keep arrangements from every service. Some crematoriums clear them the same day, especially if they have several ceremonies booked.
For many families, this comes as a shock. They imagine the flowers resting there for a while, or being kept somewhere safe. But unless the family collects them, or arrangements are made in advance, the flowers are usually disposed of soon after the service.
And that’s why so many people choose to preserve them.
🌸 Why Families Choose to Save Their Flowers
Funeral flowers are often the last physical thing someone has from the day they said goodbye. They hold the colours, the scent, and the softness of that moment. Preserving them in resin means:
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the flowers don’t fade
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the memory becomes something you can hold
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the beauty of the day isn’t lost
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the love behind the flowers continues
Some families bring their flowers to me the same day. Others collect them from the crematorium the morning after. Some travel across Wales — even two hours or more — because they want to make sure the flowers are safe.
Every story is different, but the feeling is always the same: “I don’t want these to disappear.”
🌼 How to Keep Funeral Flowers Safe
If you’d like to preserve funeral flowers, here are a few gentle steps:
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Collect them as soon as you can — ideally within 24 hours
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Keep them somewhere cool
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Don’t put them in water
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Bring them to me fresh, even if they’re starting to wilt
I can preserve them in resin as:
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pendants
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rings
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keyrings
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paperweights
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heart keepsakes
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or something completely personal to you
Every piece is made slowly, with care, and with the understanding that these flowers mean everything.
💛 A Final Thought
If you’ve ever wondered what happens to funeral flowers after the service, you’re not alone. Many families don’t realise how quickly they’re cleared away. Knowing this can help you make choices that feel right for you — whether that’s collecting the flowers, preserving them, or simply letting them go.
And if you ever want to turn those flowers into something lasting, I’m here in West Wales, working gently with families across Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion, and beyond.
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