Honoring Betty
The Seeds We Leave Behind
A memorial created from flowers gathered from the funeral arrangements of Elizabeth "Betty" Sprigler.
Known for her deep faith, love of gardening, and devotion to family, Betty lived a life marked by gratitude and service.
This piece preserves a small portion of that beauty as a lasting tribute to her memory.
Preserved beneath glass, these blooms serve as a lasting tribute to a woman whose kindness, generosity, and love continue to grow in the lives she touched. 🌱
The dried flowers from her beautiful arrangement. Sealed with a clear coat and ready to honor her memory.
A lovely piece of red oak was selected to carve out as the base for the cloche dome.
It was custom fitted with a spot for a color changing light and the flower frog to rest. Next, it was time to reserve a space for Mary and build the bouquet around her.
The finished arrangement, ready to be placed into the base.
Mary was secured in place before creating the glowing garden around her.
The soft moss paired with the floral colors really enhanced the overall beauty of the piece.
Creating this memorial became an unexpected turning point in my own grief journey.
Just weeks after losing my heart dog, Izzie, I found myself helping another family preserve something precious.
In caring for their memories, I began learning how to care for my own.
In addition to Betty’s cloche, I also created an additional two pieces.
The first was a shadowbox of dried, pressed flowers from her arrangement.
The other smaller piece was for another family member to cherish.
This piece is one chapter in a much larger story.
Discover what came before, what followed, and how this work fits into the evolution of my artistic practice.
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