This full-day professional training course is designed for florists and creative practitioners who want to develop their skills in sustainable funeral and casket design.

Held at my studio in Tattershall Bridge, this immersive day focuses on foam-free mechanics, seasonal design, and the practical realities of pricing and producing meaningful funeral work.

Working with seasonal autumn flowers and natural materials, you will create a contemporary sustainable casket arrangement while gaining confidence in both design and costing.

What You'll Learn

During the day we will cover both practical and professional elements of funeral floristry:

• Sustainable, foam-free casket mechanics
• Structural design and build techniques
• Seasonal flower selection and sourcing for funeral work
• Creating balanced, naturalistic arrangements
• Working with autumnal flowers including dahlias and chrysanthemums
• Pricing and costing funeral floristry professionally
• Understanding client expectations and design suitability
• Evaluation and refinement of finished work

Course Format

• Date: Friday 9th October
• Time: 10:30am – approx. 5:00pm
• Location: Tattershall Bridge Studio, Lincolnshire
• Group size: Maximum 4 participants (intensive training)

Included:

• All flowers and materials provided
• Tea, coffee, and refreshments throughout the day
• Light snacks

Not included:

• Lunch (please bring your own)

Suitability
This course is suitable for:

• Florists wanting to develop funeral and sympathy work
• Students or trainees progressing into professional floristry
• Business owners looking to expand into sustainable funeral design
• Creative practitioners with basic floristry experience

Some floristry experience is recommended, but the course is designed to support skill development at a professional training level.

Seasonal Focus
This course is designed around early autumn floristry, working with the natural abundance of the season.

Expect to work with:

• Dahlias (early autumn availability)
• Chrysanthemums
• Seasonal foliage and natural textures
• Warm, tonal autumn colour palettes

This is a focused, hands-on training day combining demonstration, practical making, and guided evaluation.

You will leave with:

• A completed sustainable casket design
• A clear understanding of mechanics and structure
• Confidence in pricing and sourcing funeral work
• Practical knowledge you can apply to your own business or practice

This is not a general workshop, it is a structured professional training experience designed to build confidence in real world floristry work.

Booking Information
Places are strictly limited to ensure a small, supportive learning environment.
Once booked, you will receive a downloadable PDF containing full course details and preparation information.

Tina – The Garden Florist

Tina is a professional florist and experienced lecturer in horticulture, garden design, and floristry. She brings years of expertise and a passion for seasonal, sustainable blooms to every workshop. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced flower enthusiast, Tina’s classes are friendly, inspiring, and hands-on.

Booking & Terms: Full details and terms and conditions are available on our website.
*Each workshop celebrates seasonal blooms, final designs may differ from images but will reflect the style and quality of our classes.