CFD Sympathy & Funeral Floral Design

Question 1

What type of floral arrangement is traditionally placed on top of a closed casket during a funeral service?

Accepted Answer

A casket spray or casket blanket

Answer

A casket spray or casket blanket is the traditional floral piece placed directly on top of a closed casket, and it is typically ordered by the immediate family.

Question 2

Which flowers are most traditionally associated with sympathy and funeral arrangements in the United States?

Accepted Answer

White lilies, white roses, and gladioli

Answer

White lilies, white roses, and gladioli are among the most traditional sympathy flowers in the US, symbolizing purity, peace, and reverence.

Question 3

A 'standing spray' in sympathy floral design is specifically created to be displayed on what type of support?

Accepted Answer

An easel or wire stand beside the casket

Answer

A standing spray is a large, one-sided triangular or fan-shaped arrangement designed to stand upright on an easel or wire stand, typically positioned beside or behind the casket.

Question 4

What material is most commonly saturated with water and used as the primary mechanics base for fresh sympathy floral arrangements?

Accepted Answer

Floral foam (such as OASIS brand)

Answer

Saturated fresh floral foam, such as OASIS brand foam, is the industry-standard medium for sympathy pieces because it retains water and keeps flowers fresh throughout the service.

Question 5

In sympathy floral design, a 'half-couch spray' is intended to cover which portion of the casket?

Accepted Answer

The lower closed portion of a half-open casket

Answer

A half-couch spray is designed to rest on the lower half of a half-couch casket that remains closed while the upper half is open for viewing.

(CFD) Certified Floral Designer Practice Test

(CFD) Certified Floral Designer Practice Test

CFD Sympathy & Funeral Floral Design