11/09/2026
Casket Arrangement – A Tribute to a Much-Loved Man
This arrangement has been thoughtfully designed to reflect a man who found happiness in the ocean, diving and the beauty of the beach. while also capturing the tenderness of the love he shared with his wife.
The natural, flowing foliage, grasses and coastal textures represent his connection to the sea and the outdoors, with the arrangement gently sweeping outward like the movement of water and the shoreline.
The abundance of bright yellow spring daffodils holds an especially personal meaning — representing the spring flowers he would pick for his wife. Their cheerful colour brings warmth, love and beautiful memories into an otherwise difficult farewell, symbolising the joy he brought into her life.
The white flowers add a sense of peace, purity and remembrance, while the varied greenery and natural elements bring together his love of nature, the beach and the simple beauty he appreciated.
Together, the arrangement is intended to feel natural, masculine and deeply personal— a celebration of the man he was, his love of the ocean, and most importantly, the love he shared with his wife and the precious memories they created together.
Other items Included in the arrangement are
small delicate pāua shells,
oyster shells, rocks, beach succulents, dried Kaikōura sea kelp, beach grasses and bunny tails.
RIP
