Funeral Flowers Bundle 5 Recipe

This bold, classic design features rich red gerbera daisies and red roses paired with pure white carnations and chrysanthemums. Below are professional recipes with realistic stem counts and step-by-step instructions for each piece.

Shared Flower Palette

• Red gerbera daisies
• Red roses
• White button chrysanthemums (for the wreath base)
• White carnations
• Mixed greenery (leatherleaf or similar)
• Red satin ribbon (for the table arrangement bow)

1. Standing Open Wreath (Left Arrangement on Easel)

Finished size: Approximately 28–32″ diameter (open circular / open-heart form) Mechanics:

• 1 OASIS wet foam open wreath form or open-heart form
• Standard black funeral easel
• Waterproof floral tape and floral wire

Stem Quantities:

• White button chrysanthemums: 40–50 stems (for dense white base)
• Red roses: 12–15 stems
• Red gerbera daisies: 8–10 stems
• Greenery: 6–8 stems

Construction Steps:

1. Soak the foam form thoroughly and secure it firmly to the easel.
2. Completely cover the white section of the form with tightly packed white button chrysanthemums to create a solid, smooth white ring.
3. On the upper left open section, begin the red cascade by inserting red roses at varying angles, letting some trail downward.
4. Add red gerbera daisies among the roses, keeping the cascade full and flowing.
5. Insert greenery lightly within the red section to support and soften the cascade.
6. Step back and adjust so the red flowers appear to spill naturally from the white ring.

2. Casket Spray

Finished size: Approximately 36–42″ long × 18–22″ wide × 10–14″ high Mechanics:

• Full-size casket saddle or long foam tray
• 1–2 soaked OASIS bricks secured with waterproof tape
• Optional chicken wire over the foam

Stem Quantities:

• Red gerbera daisies: 25–30 stems
• Red roses: 10–12 stems
• White carnations: 30–35 stems
• Greenery: 8–10 stems

Construction Steps:

1. Secure the soaked foam firmly in the saddle.
2. Create a clear horizontal color division: pack the upper two-thirds densely with red gerbera daisies, mixing in red roses for depth and variation.
3. Pack the lower third tightly with white carnations to form a solid white band across the bottom.
4. Use greenery sparingly along the outer edges and between the color sections to define the shape and soften the transition.
5. Ensure the red section is slightly higher and more domed while the white section stays lower and fuller.
6. Check the arrangement from the front and sides for a strong, balanced two-tone effect.

3. Table Arrangement (Crystal Bowl)

Finished size: Approximately 12–14″ diameter × 10–12″ high Mechanics:

• Clear crystal or cut-glass bowl
• Soaked floral foam cut to fit
• Red satin ribbon for the bow

Stem Quantities:

• Red gerbera daisies: 7–9 stems
• White carnations: 15–18 stems
• Greenery: 3–4 stems
• Red satin ribbon: enough for a medium bow with tails

Construction Steps:

1. Prepare the foam securely in the crystal bowl.
2. Pack the lower portion densely with white carnations to create a full white base that rises slightly above the rim.
3. Cluster the red gerbera daisies tightly on top of the white base, forming a bold red focal mound.
4. Add a few greenery tips if needed to support the gerberas and soften the edge.
5. Finish by tying a red satin bow on the side of the arrangement with trailing tails, matching the formal style of the set.

Design Notes for Consistency

• Maintain the strong red-and-white contrast and clean color blocking across all three pieces.
• Condition gerberas carefully (they can be delicate) and ensure all stems are well hydrated.
• The overall look should feel full, formal, and high-impact.
• Work from the largest arrangement to the smallest so stem counts can be adjusted if needed.

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