Flowers and funerals have gone together since the origin of the ceremonies, and while the purpose of floral tributes has changed over time they continue to be a token of love and respect for the person who has died and a comfort to the grieving family.
But funeral flowers can mean different things to different people and, increasingly, many are opting for more personal floral arrangements that better reflect the personality and interests of the departed loved one.
Co-op Funeralcare is keen to ensure people get the personalised send off they want, and in a recent report found that a quarter of Brits would want a personalised floral tribute over a standard display.
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