The course combines practical work in funeral and wedding flowers and flower arranging, with theoretical aspects such as business procedures.

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Marthinus points out an arum lily, a striking white bloom known as the 'death flower' because of its use in funeral arrangements.

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The funeral procession involved at least 30 vehicles and included three trucks full of flower decorations.

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