Other Than Fresh Cut Sympathy Design

[madknitter]

Can you tell me what a throw is please? Not heard of that in UK.

 

[inferno63]

Can you tell me what a throw is please? Not heard of that in UK.

It is a blanket displayed in various ways. I snatched this pic from Monroe County Flowers. I also have them on my website.

 

[madknitter]

Thanks for reply. Don't know what to make of that.When is it used during funeral? Will look at your other images. Tina

 

[madknitter]

Looked at your amazing website. Haven't seen monument toppers before. Are they made on a special base that hooks on a headstone?

 

[inferno63]

Looked at your amazing website. Haven't seen monument toppers before. Are they made on a special base that hooks on a headstone?

Yes, the throws are very popular. It is something the family can keep after the service. I am a small shop in a small town and I sell quite a bit of the throws for funerals.

The monument toppers are made with a brick of dry foam taped to an aluminum or wire "saddle"....the "legs" of the saddle can be bent inward to fit the stone tightly. How do they decorate graves in your area?

 

[inferno63]

A picture of a throw in a basket that I just did. I like this presentation much more than on an easel. Let me know what you think.

 

[madknitter]

Maybe your headstones are bigger than here. I like the idea of them. I could use a pew end oasis perhaps.
How do you market the throws? Do the funeral directors have any problem with them?
Usually they have open sheaves or posy arrangements on graves. Local councils don't allow certain items ie soft toys etc.- due to maintanance problems. Have had labels around headstones marked unsafe and pushed over by council where they are considered dangerous. Sounds like your market it different.

 

[Flowerchatter03]

A picture of a throw in a basket that I just did. I like this presentation much more than on an easel. Let me know what you think.

That arrangement is just lovely! Good job Inferno!

 

[Joe Mioux]

Butterflies are big here in the Midwest..The Symbolism with the life cycle(the fleeting quality of life), especially using Monarchs-just like they migrate in multiples...Use rattan or lily grass to encircle the flowers or plants and use at least 4 or 5 in a windswept look. This is also good for new baby's...Same symbolism only the beginning of a life....Lynne

I saw a Monarch in a spider web today.


oh well.

 

[Norman Northen]

We do a lot of crosses for keepsake pieces. We also sell a lot of Faith collection wind chimes. WE carry many angels in all price ranges, but seem to have lost some of their pizzazz the last year

 

[inferno63]

Texas needs to start with the throws. I just had a call yesterday looking to send a throw to a Texas funeral home. I gave them Bice's number. All of the florists in my area get their throws at the same place so they all carry the same ones. I get mine from somewhere else (top secret) so mine are different. They are a top seller in my store.