Little Lucas

This was such a sad occasion to be designing flowers for and I wished I could've done more to help. These were the funeral flowers for my cousin's baby. His name is Lucas and he was born with Down Syndrome, which of course is accompanied by holes in the heart. There were some complications and he caught an infection. His family was able to love him and hold him for 16 days before he returned to his heavenly father. I can't imagine the pain they are going through. He will always be theirs though and they will one day be reunited.

We love you, little Lucas!

 Casket Spray

 "Son"

Misty White, Spray Roses, Stargazer Lilies, Delphinium, Stock

 "Nephew"

Sunflowers, Bells of Ireland, Solidaster, Delphinium, Orange France Roses

Double Heart Easel

 "Grandson"

Daisy Poms, Fuji Spider Mums, Orange France Roses, Stock, Stargazer Lilies, Cremon

"Baby Brother"

Hydrangea, Bells of Ireland, Delphinium, Cremon, Solidaster

Head Designer: Erika Eddington

Bryan Melgar

It's always an honor to be able to work on funeral flowers for someone. People use funeral flowers as a way to honor the person's most admirable qualities. This particular time, I worked on the funeral of Bryan Melgar, who died of Cancer at the age of 18. As I worked with the family to prepare for the funeral, I learned that Bryan, who'd had cancer since a young boy, who even though he'd gone through surgeries every month since 6 years old, still graduated high school at the top of his class. He loved sports even though it was a rare occasion for him to actually participate. He was brave, honest, and pure.

The casket piece. 

Not pictured: Two additional mixed flower funeral arrangements.

Head Designer: Angie Miller

Frank May Tippetts

Last week I was able to do the funeral flowers for my Grandpa, Frank May Tippetts. He died on March 29, 2011 after a very successful life. It was so nice to get together with family from all over and celebrate our dear grandpa's life. My grandpa did so many wonderful things. He served in World War II, he was a professor, an artist, an architect... but most importantly he was a husband, father, and grandfather. He could've pursued his career much further than he did. He was even accepted to MIT for his Master's degree. But he always chose what was best for the family. They were always his number one priority.

Grandpa, you will be missed!

 

We used Delphinium, Bells of Ireland, Gladiolas, Fuji Spider Mums, Gerbera Daisies, Heather, Curly Willow, Roses, Enchantment Lilies, Stargazer Lilies, Irises, Stock, Eucalyptus, Emerald, Aspidistra.