Floristry with Heart and Purpose: Carole Patilla of Tuckshop Flowers and The Farewell Flowers Directory

In this episode of The Flower Podcast, Scott Shepherd talks with Carole Patilla of Tuckshop Flowers and co-founder of The Farewell Flowers Directory. They explore the growing movement toward sustainable and foam-free funeral flowers. Carole shares practical tips for florists ready to shift away from floral foam, embrace compostable design, and rethink traditional funeral floristry. This inspiring conversation is all about starting small, building confidence, and making meaningful change in your local community. Whether you're new to sustainable design or looking to expand your eco-conscious offerings, this episode is full of encouragement, resources, and heartfelt advice. We're excited to have Accent Decor as a sponsor of The Flower Podcast. The help florists and farmer florists elevate deigns with their amazing collection of vessels and containers. Visit accentdecor.com and explore all they have to offer. Learn more about today's episode and all of our past guests by visiting TheFlowerPodcast.com

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Floristry with Heart and Purpose: Carole Patilla of Tuckshop Flowers and The Farewell Flowers Directory is an episode from The Flower Podcast by Scott Shepherd.

This episode is 01:20:04 long.

This episode was published on Jun 26, 2025.

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