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2. Immortelle (cemetery) - Wikipedia

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   Ceramic Immortelle, Mt Beppo Apostolic Cemetery, 2005. An immortelle is a long-lasting flower arrangement placed on graves in cemeteries.. They were originally made from natural dried flowers (which lasted longer than fresh flowers) or could be made from artificial materials such as china and painted plaster of paris or beads strung on wire arrangements.

3. Flowering Sunday - Wikipedia

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   In the 21st century, Flowering Sunday is still practiced in Wales but artificial flowers and other changes in decoration practice mean that many graves are decorated throughout the year. Christmas has also been attested as an active period for modern Welsh cemetery decoration. [7]

4. Immortelle - Wikipedia

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   Plants. Erythrina fusca, found in tropical and subtropical regions; ... Immortelle (cemetery), artificial and hence long-lasting flowers placed on graves;

5. Cemetery Sunday - Wikipedia

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   Cemetery decoration often features cut flowers. Homemade crepe paper flowers were also common in early St. James cemetery decoration. [6] Today, artificial flowers are often used. Flowers can be placed on graves in any number of ways, including in patterns. [2]

6. Decoration Day (tradition) - Wikipedia

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   According to the Mitchell County Historical Society, "[f]resh flowers were used in earlier times and are considered the best. Homemade crepe paper flowers were later used, and now artificial flowers are mainly used for decorating. Flowers can be placed on graves in any number of ways, including creating attractive patterns."

7. Natural burial - Wikipedia

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   The cemetery offers natural burials for individuals who have been embalmed to eco-friendly standards, then interred using biodegradable shrouds and coffins. [65] Grave sites will be left to grow over naturally, meaning grass will not be mowed and the placement of artificial flowers and other markers will not be allowed.