Preserving Flowers?

I want to preserve some flowers from a family members funeral flower arrangement. What is needed to do this?

Preserving Flowers?
Depends on the kind of flowers you are looking to preserve. Some do not dry as well as others.





There are a few products out there that are good for those that don't naturally hold up well, but they are something you would have had to purchase already.





Basically you want to hand them upside down in a dark place. Some recommend some kind of sealent or hairspray.





a good source is http://www.driedflowersdirect.com/how_to...
Reply:You have 3 options:


- Hang them upside down to dry


- Buy silicone spray at plant store


- Or press within a heavy book
Reply:It depends on the flowers. If it was a rose the let them dry out. Or if it was another type of flower put them in th refridgorator. There are lots of ways to preserve flowers. Then there's the question if you want to press the flowers. If you want to do that then press the flowers in and old phone book, out lots of weight on the book.
Reply:put them in a vase put two aspirins in it they will live longer than usual.
Reply:contact your local florist and ask for referrals for freeze-dryers. They will last forever, without pressing, decolorization, or spoilage.





It's costly because the machines required are very++ expensive and the flowers need to be sent off almost immediately, but it is the best possible way to preserve them.