Autumnal Funeral Sheaf

Funeral Sheaf in Autumnal Colour Palette

Time: 21 minutes and 30 seconds | Season: All Year round

Approx wholesale cost: £15-30 depending on the type of flowers and size of design

In this video demonstration, our tutorial will demonstrate how to create a funeral sheaf using an autumnal colour palette. The name sheaf derives from a sheaf of corn. It is an informal design and can be either modern in its presentation or traditional depending on the plant materials selected. It is the perfect choice for a green burial providing decomposable products are used to create the bow or tying point such as raffia etc. 

The spray is a teardrop design, usually arranged in a medium such as floral foam, moss, agra wool etc. The sheaf is a tied bouquet.

When in profile, the focal blooms should be at the highest point. This is achieved by layering and spiralling the stems. Although this design appears simple, it is important to apply the basic construction rules to achieve a well balanced and proportionate design that will withstand handling and transportation.

Quantity	Plant Materials / equipment
1	Scissors / Twine / Anchor Tape
1 hank	Raffia
2 stems	Soft Ruscus 70cm
7 stems	Germini Pomponi Black Pearl
5 stems	Lisianthus
10 stems	Rose
5 stems	Anigozanthos
5 stems	Calla Lily
10 stems	Clematis Kibo
1 stem	Eucalyptus Cinerea

Thank you for watching this demonstration. I hope you have gained an insight into the mechanics and techniques involved in making a funeral sheaf. 

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