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Bit of a dumb question here.. If someone orders flowers to put on a grave, how would you wrap them?

Depends on the cemetary if you know it. Some don't like any cello as it doesn't break down. If you don't wrap it and there are Bambies about, they will eat the flowers. I think no cello looks better, but in this weather the sun will kill them quick, cello will save them a bit but they will sweat. Most people are only interested in 'the moment' and are not particularly worried what happens after that. it's the thought that counts, so just make them look as nice and natural as poss.

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Thank you! Am thinking brown paper and raffia in that case. Excellent. Best get on with it then.

i would suggest a posy in oasis, but the brown paper is a good idea

Thank you too passionflowers. I've used some lovely silverstone roses. Kind of vintagey with the brown paper.

Oh no Alice...Not Silverstone roses...they are the only variety that is toxic to wild dear...kills them in seconds...you'll have bodies all over the cemetary!!

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They have wild dear in Central London cemeteries?

Oooh dinner! Nice bit of fresh venison. Yum.

Roses sound nice but never heard of that variety, are they bigger than old dutch?

No, quite small head actually but in a gorgeous silvery pinky lilac colour. Only seen them twice on the lorry.