Immortelle

By Crusader1307

A form of ''Cemetery'' (Funerary) Art. The French ''Immortelle'' was the practice of placing ''permanent'' Flowers onto a Grave or Tomb. Unlike ''real'' Flowers, which die – these were made from a variety of materials (coated cloth, etc), Often arranged into Religious symbols such as a Cross or Wreath, they were placed on Grave, Headstones and Tombs. Their origins was born from the more ornate style of carved (stone) Flowers which were installed as part of a Wealthy Persons Grave. As this was extremely cost prohibited, the ''cheaper versions'' were created. Later, Immortelle were plaster coated and often placed into self protective urns and related. These were actually placed onto The Grave of a deceased.