Delivering funeral flowers
First of all, I would like to offer my condolences for the loss of your loved one. How terrible! Thank you for your trust in Floral Stories. We consider it an honor to create something unique from your special flowers. I can imagine that you have more questions about the process. Here we will answer some frequently asked questions.
Where can I have my flowers delivered?
You can have your flowers delivered in Sleen (head office - Meulenakker 5A), Zwolle (Kromme Rijn 18), Tiel (Joke Smitstraat 21), Leiden (Cornelia van Arkelstraat 29) and Someren (Bloemgalerie Lian Engelen, Wilhelminaplein 4). Please note, only our head office in Sleen is a physical studio. The locations Zwolle, Tiel, Someren and Leiden are only delivery locations. After the flowers have dried at these locations, they are transported to Sleen where they are cast in epoxy.
If you deliver the flowers in Sleen
Great that you are coming to deliver the flowers. The address in Sleen is Meulenakker 5A, 7841 EP in Sleen. We are happy to offer you the opportunity to have your special flowers delivered to us 24/7. So that you can come by when it suits you, even if we are not there. If we are not there, there is a box at the front door of the building. You can always safely put your flowers here. There are vases in the box that you can use for this. The box is emptied at least once a day, so your flowers will always be prepared within a few hours. No worries, this is completely safe!
Would you rather deliver the flowers personally or view sample pieces? Great! Please note, this is only possible by appointment. Please contact us to schedule an appointment.
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If you deliver the flowers in Zwolle, Kromme Rijn 18
Kromme Rijn 18 in Zwolle is a corner house. If you are standing in front of the corner house, you can enter an alley to the right of the house. Follow the white arrows on the image. You can push open the first fence door on the left. Behind the shed in the garden is a red cupboard, follow the red arrow for this. In this cupboard you will find various vases. Choose a vase that fits your flowers and add some water from the watering can. Now you can place your flowers in the bottom part of the cupboard, behind the doors. This way your flowers will be well protected until Paula gets to work on them.
If you deliver the flowers in Tiel, Joke Smitstraat 21
Joke Smitstraat 21 in Tiel is a terraced house in a dead-end street on the left. With sufficient parking space on the driveway and at the end of the street you can easily deliver your flower arrangement to Marilot. On the driveway against the house is a large gray box. In the box is a vase with water, which you can of course use.
If you deliver the flowers in Leiden, Cornelia van Arkelstraat 29
The Cornelia van Arkelstraat 29 is a corner house in a suburb of Leiden. When you park your car you can already hear the chickens. When you go through the gate you will see a box on the left (near the yellow chairs) where you can leave your flowers. If applicable you can put them in the vase with a layer of water. This way your flowers are well protected until Annemieke gets to work on them.
If you deliver the flowers in Someren, Wilhelminaplein 4
In Someren, flowers can be dropped off at Lian van Bloemgalerie Lian Engelen. Lian has the following opening hours:
Monday 1:30-6:00 PM
Tuesday to Friday 10am-6pm
Saturday 9am-5pm
Design
If you would like to discuss with us which size would best suit your flowers, this is no problem. Would you please let us know? If we are not present in person when you deliver the flowers, we will contact you by phone as soon as possible after seeing your flowers.
What does the process look like?
Once we have received the flowers, we prepare and dry them so that the moisture is extracted. This takes an average of three to four weeks. Once the flowers have completely dried out, we start working on the design. A design is sent in advance for all items from the size 15x15 cm. We only start pouring after you have approved the design. This does not apply to small items such as hearts and tea lights. This is because these are small dimensions, which is why we mainly look at the technical aspect: which flower fits where nicely in terms of size and composition.
Each layer of resin hardens in a few days. This is a long lasting process, as multiple layers of resin go into a design. Once the last layer has fully hardened, we remove the pieces from the mold and sand, polish and finish. The duration of the entire process varies, but expect 10-14 weeks.
If you decide to cancel your preparation, we ask you to do so within 24 hours. This is because purchasing/labor costs are incurred almost immediately. A preparation is a custom-made, artisanal product. For this reason, our products are excluded from the right of withdrawal (you cannot return your order). If you have any questions about your order, please contact us. We find it very important that you are satisfied with your product.
Payment
You will receive an invoice for the order in due time. As soon as the invoice has been paid, your order will be sent or can be picked up in Sleen. You will receive a message from us about this as soon as it is finished.
What else do you need to know about resin?
Because the flower is dried, it can cause the flower to shrink slightly and the color to differ a shade from the fresh flower. The resin can impregnate the flower somewhat. This can make the leaf (locally) semi-transparent. In addition, the resin contains a UV filter. However, it cannot be ruled out that the resin and/or your flower will discolor over the years. Always place your artwork out of the sun for a longer lifespan. No guarantee is given for this.
Well, that's a lot of information. If you have any questions after this, please feel free to ask. We look forward to making your memory tangible.
Yours sincerely,
Team Floral Stories