What is generally used as the base of casket sprays?

The base of casket sprays is typically made from sturdy, flat-foliaged plants like Chamaedorea or flat ferns. These materials provide a visually appealing support structure for the arrangement, allowing other flowers to be added on top while also enhancing the overall elegance and softness of the spray. The use of flat foliage also offers a substantial green element that symbolizes life and nature, which is particularly fitting for casket displays, as they often aim to convey respect and remembrance.

Other options, while they may be used in floral arrangements, do not serve the same foundational purpose. For instance, orchids and roses are beautiful flowers that would normally go on top of a base rather than serve as the primary structural support. Similarly, peonies and hydrangeas, although popular in floral designs for their lushness, also lack the necessary structural integrity to serve as the base for casket sprays. Finally, a vase is typically designed for holding water and individual flower arrangements, not for creating a foundation in casket designs.