These include favorite items that belonged to-or were used by the deceased, can provide comfort as well as a subject for conversation during the visitation,  They reflect upon the life of the person- telling a story of who they were, what they loved to do- the things they made,etc.

     These casket sprays are slightly larger than normal, require more thought and labor-- therefore prices start around $275.00 and up.

     The following photos give some examples: #DSCN 2720 - the deceased was an organist in her church. Her favorite  Hymn was" How Great Thou Art", these musical pages were reduced and laminated and became the focal point of her casket spray.  The flowers used included those she grew in her garden, 6 Red Roses symbolized the number of her children and 9 Pink Roses, her grandchildren. Co-ordinating  casket Lid Piece was symbolic of her Great- grandchildren---DSCN 2722

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 " A Tribute to a John Deere Farmer"- a model John Deere tractor, hit and miss farm engine, corn sheller and sheave of wheat became the focal point.  Summer field flowers and greens, including sunflowers, zinnias, coneflowers, liatris, delphinium, bells of Ireland, millet, grasses, hosta leaves, and sprengeri, completed the design.

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     This lovely lady was an incredible cook and baker- she was famous for delicious and beautifully decorated cookies!  We used her Flour sifter, spoons, and numerous cookie cutters in her spray,  The flower colors reflected those in the beautiful dress she wore.

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     Co-ordinating piece from her grandchildren including her measuring cup and additional cookie cutters.

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     A Tribute to an Outdoor Enthusiast who loved to Hunt and Fish!

a bronze bust of a Buck, which belonged to him, as well as a fishing pole and numerous fishing lures he had made, arranged with greenery and wildflowers created a scene of true peace and tranquillity.

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      For a Lady who lived a long and productive life.  A homemaker who lived on a farm, loved to can fruits and veggies-make jam and jelly- and loved the harvest season!  Ironically, she passed away during her favorite time of the year.  All of this was reflected in her casket spray- her favorite fruits, indian corn, the flowers she loved, and colors of the harvest season.

     # DSCN 2503 -The co-ordinating family flowers also told the story of her life.

     #DSCN 2502- Another family flowers piece.

     # DSCN 2504- This arrangement was set in a hollowed- out white pumpkin grown on the family farm.

     #DSCN 2572  For a True Horsemen

     A Blue ribbon won by the deceased and several items he used in caring for his beloved horse companions, became the focal point.

     # DSCN 2574-  Co-ordinating Lid Piece was built upon a Horse Comb.

     # DSCN 2646 - To Honor Another Hunter-

     Tha focal point was was a set of antlers- A trophy the hunter mounted himself.

     # DSCN 2552-  For yet Another Farmer-- We used his favorite " Toy Tractor".

# DSCN 2555- For recreation, he loved to play cards- as reflected in the arrangement from his Grandchildren.

     Thanks for looking! - Barbara