Creating a Single-Ended Funeral Spray
Creating a Single-Ended Funeral Spray – A Foundational Lesson in Funeral Floristry
Time: 20 minutes Season: All Year Round (adapted to brief)
n this tutorial, we take an important step into the world of funeral floristry by learning how to create a single-ended spray. This design is one of the most commonly requested funeral tributes—offering both elegance and meaning through thoughtful shape, balance, and bloom selection.
Funeral floristry can feel emotionally weighty, but it is also deeply rewarding. It allows florists to provide comfort, express sympathy, and create something beautiful and respectful in honour of a life lived. Learning the single-ended spray is an excellent entry point into this specialised area of design.
Join us as we walk through how to build this arrangement, focusing on achieving clean lines, gentle tapering, and natural flow. You’ll learn key positioning techniques, stem layering, and how to shape your work for both presentation and transport.
Tips for Designing Funeral Sprays:
- Create a clear front-facing design with a defined head (top), body (centre), and tail (base).
- Use tapering lines and avoid hard edges—funeral work should feel gentle and organic.
- Choose a calming, respectful colour palette, unless otherwise requested.
- Ensure all stems are securely fixed in the base to withstand transport and movement.
- Less is more—allow flowers to breathe and create space for visual rest.
Should you wish to recreate the design, you will need the following:
| Quantity | Plant Materials / equipment |
|---|---|
| 1 pair | Scissors |
| 1 block | Floral Foam |
| 1 roll | Anchor Tape 12mm |
| 1 | Knife |
| 7 stems | Germini of choice |
| 9 stems | Rose of choice |
| 5 stems | Carnation of choice |
| 3-5 stems | Alstroemeria Yellow (of choice) |
| 5 stems | Craspedia |
| 3 stems | Chrysanthemum Spray Green |
| 1 bunch | Aspidistra Leaves |
| 1 bunch | Eucalyptus Cinerea or Gunni |
| 1 bunch | Leatherleaf |
All of the products shown in the tutorial, can be purchased through our wholesale webshop, Triangle Nursery. Click here for more information. Need support? Just call on 01394 385 832 and the Sales Advisors will be able to help you with your enquiries.
Thank You for Watching
Thank you for joining us for this valuable lesson in funeral floristry. While this type of design carries special meaning, it’s also a testament to your care, skill, and growth as a floral designer. We encourage you to practice this shape, reflect on its purpose, and approach it with compassion.
If you have any questions or would like support as you learn, please leave a comment below—we’re here for you.