How to Turn Funeral Flowers Into a Keepsake

Published on 20 February 2026 at 19:56

Why People Choose Funeral Flower Keepsakes

Funeral flowers often feel deeply personal. They may have been:

  • placed on the coffin

  • chosen by family

  • part of a tribute

  • brought by friends

  • arranged for a memorial service

Preserving them can offer:

  • a sense of closeness

  • a gentle reminder of love

  • something to hold during difficult moments

  • a way to honour someone’s life

  • a comforting keepsake to pass down

It’s a quiet, meaningful way to keep someone’s memory close.

 

What Flowers Can Be Preserved?

Most funeral flowers can be turned into keepsakes, including:

  • roses

  • lilies

  • carnations

  • chrysanthemums

  • orchids

  • mixed arrangements

  • petals from wreaths or sprays

  • small sections of floral tributes

Even slightly wilted flowers can be used — they often create soft, natural colours that look beautiful in resin.

If you’re unsure whether your flowers will work, you’re always welcome to ask.

 

How Funeral Flower Preservation Works

1. You send your flowers

Fresh or dried flowers can be used. If they’re still fresh, I’ll guide you on how to package them safely.

2. Gentle drying

Your flowers are dried carefully to preserve as much colour and shape as possible. Every order is handled individually, with your blooms kept clearly labelled and separate.

3. Creating your keepsake

Once dried, your flowers are set into resin to create a lasting piece. This protects the petals and allows you to keep them close in a form that feels comforting and personal.

4. Your keepsake is returned to you

 

 

Popular Funeral Flower Keepsakes

Resin Hearts

A gentle, comforting shape that fits beautifully in the hand.

Paperweights & Coasters

Perfect for displaying on a desk, bedside table, or special place at home.

Tealight Holders

A soft, glowing way to honour someone’s memory.

Geometric Displays

Modern, elegant pieces that showcase petals beautifully.

Jewellery

A small pendant or charm made from funeral flowers can be worn close to your heart.

Each piece is handcrafted individually, using only your flowers.

 

How Much Do You Need?

Not much at all.

  • A few petals

  • A single bloom

  • A small section of an arrangement

This is enough for most keepsakes.

 

Can You Use Old or Dried Flowers?

Yes. Dried flowers work beautifully, and older petals can still be used as long as they’re not mouldy.

Many people contact me weeks or even months after the funeral — it’s never too late to ask.

 

A Gentle Closing Thought

Funeral flowers are part of a moment you never forget. Preserving them allows you to carry a small piece of that love forward — something soft, something lasting, something that feels like them.

If you’d like help choosing a keepsake or want to check whether your flowers can be used, you’re always welcome to reach out. I’m here to guide you gently

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