We often tend to avoid talk of death or funerals until there is no choice but to do so: this can mean that, unless you are familiar with funeral flowers or have planned a funeral before, it can be difficult to know what to order when the time does come.

I offer an alternative at Bryony Mae Flowers in Hassocks, funeral flowers that are unique to the individual whose life is being celebrated and are designed to capture their personality and essence in some way. Flowers that can provide a beautiful way to help say goodbye and offer a little comfort and beauty at a difficult time.

An elopement wedding is such an easy fuss-free way to ‘just get married already!’ minus all the stress and overwhelm that can come with hosting a big day. A intimate mini adventure just for the two of you - today’s modern elopement weddings are personal, informal and edgy - a wedding day of choice, not necessity.

How to make your cut tulips last longer

Like many soft-stemmed flowers, tulips have a vase life of between five and seven days - but they will last longer if you follow some simple care tips.

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