Site Supporter Spider Posted March 24, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted March 24, 2020 Apologies for a thread that just adds to the doom and gloom. But need some out of the box thinking, and you lot are mental. So, wife’s Aunty died last week (not CV) and the funeral is next week. They can have 12 people at the funeral because of CV. It’s awful. Problem we have is that no flowers are available, it’s just impossible to get them. Any ideas what we can make/buy as an alternative? It’s going to be an awfully basic affair without something. Be imaginative Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Biggish Dave Posted March 24, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted March 24, 2020 Plenty of daffodils out at the minute at the side of roads. Failing that, cut flower shapes out of fruit & veg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escobarp Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 Sorry to hear that spider My missus mum is a Part time florist she did the flowers for my old mans funeral. I could ask her what she can get hold of if you wanted pal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Spider Posted March 24, 2020 Author Site Supporter Share Posted March 24, 2020 1 minute ago, Escobarp said: Sorry to hear that spider My missus mum is a Part time florist she did the flowers for my old mans funeral. I could ask her what she can get hold of if you wanted pal? Worth a try. We’re hitting walls. cheers cocker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boothy Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 6 minutes ago, Spider said: Apologies for a thread that just adds to the doom and gloom. But need some out of the box thinking, and you lot are mental. So, wife’s Aunty died last week (not CV) and the funeral is next week. They can have 12 people at the funeral because of CV. It’s awful. Problem we have is that no flowers are available, it’s just impossible to get them. Any ideas what we can make/buy as an alternative? It’s going to be an awfully basic affair without something. Be imaginative One of my staffs Mums funeral is tomorrow. Theyve been capped to 10 people. Been told no flowers and no donation box. Sorry to heap on more potentially bad news. Shit times indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escobarp Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 Just now, Spider said: Worth a try. We’re hitting walls. cheers cocker. As per boothys message find out if you are allowed flowers and I will ask the question in the morning pal and pm you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted March 24, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted March 24, 2020 5 minutes ago, Spider said: Apologies for a thread that just adds to the doom and gloom. But need some out of the box thinking, and you lot are mental. So, wife’s Aunty died last week (not CV) and the funeral is next week. They can have 12 people at the funeral because of CV. It’s awful. Problem we have is that no flowers are available, it’s just impossible to get them. Any ideas what we can make/buy as an alternative? It’s going to be an awfully basic affair without something. Be imaginative Scenes yesterday of Dutch growers throwing away literally thousands of flowers and plants. I should be able to sort some flowers out- only seasonal from the garden- you could go shopping to breightmet and collect them? wouldn't be a massive bouquet, but better than nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitestar Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 Why not have a big family bake off? Cakes, scones, pies the lot, would be different, creative and the buffet sorted for after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 Fireworks would lift it up Everyone loves fireworks And rainbows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted March 24, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted March 24, 2020 Just now, Whitestar said: Why not have a big family bake off? Cakes, scones, pies the lot, would be different, creative and the buffet sorted for after. Good idea- sobered up now!😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitestar Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 Thats what happens when theres no john Smith's available 😒 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudy Posted March 24, 2020 Members Share Posted March 24, 2020 I can roll you 12 Jamaican woodbines? Failing that we bought fake flowers off amazon when we got married abroad just in case we couldn’t get hold of a florist. They looked great and everyone got to keep them as a memento Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Spider Posted March 24, 2020 Author Site Supporter Share Posted March 24, 2020 Cheers ladies. I have passed this to the missus. Bizarrely, some stuff may come from this that is more memorable than the usual.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 It was mother’s day on Sunday. There will be loads on nearby graves. Go nick some and whack em in water. Jobs a goodn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudy Posted March 24, 2020 Members Share Posted March 24, 2020 Spider Tesco Middlebrook had absolutely loads of flowers 50% off from Mother’s Day in store today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Faustus Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 Range, dunelm b&m might do fake stuff online bud. I've got prime if you need it pal, other than that the brightest bluebells grow in the shade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 9 hours ago, gonzo said: It was mother’s day on Sunday. There will be loads on nearby graves. Go nick some and whack em in water. Jobs a goodn. Replace “nick” with “recycle/ repurpose” and you can sleep better each night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zico Posted March 25, 2020 Moderators Share Posted March 25, 2020 10 hours ago, Spider said: Apologies for a thread that just adds to the doom and gloom. But need some out of the box thinking, and you lot are mental. So, wife’s Aunty died last week (not CV) and the funeral is next week. They can have 12 people at the funeral because of CV. It’s awful. Problem we have is that no flowers are available, it’s just impossible to get them. Any ideas what we can make/buy as an alternative? It’s going to be an awfully basic affair without something. Be imaginative Did you know the council tie flowers to the railings by busy road junctions for people unable to find them in shops, so if you spot any, just grab them This helped me right out when I forgot the Mrs birthday last year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breightmet Boy Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Your allowed flowers at Overdale I’m told, 10 people per funeral but outside speakers can be used. They do a webcast too where you can log in and watch live and rewatch anytime inside 28 days anywhere in the world apparently, it’s very popular I hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breightmet Boy Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 (edited) You could have a woven basket coffin with flowers around it apparently, or a card coffin with flowers printed onto it. You could have a slideshow of your Aunts pictures with family, it’s supposed to be very reasonable. Edited March 25, 2020 by Breightmet Boy Added context Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breightmet Boy Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Sorry for going on but I’ve heard Diddybox have flowers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter MickyD Posted March 25, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted March 25, 2020 Spoke to owner of Diddy Box (Belmont Road) and she has lots of flowers. Regarding the cardboard coffins, we did one a few weeks ago printed with wild birds. I think the deceased was a bit of a twitcher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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