Blooming business of grief as florists gain steady income from VIP wreaths

 Wreath flower arrangements are pictured at Brighton Ambeyi’s workstation at Nairobi Market on June 23, 2026.

Photo credit: Bonface Bogita | Nation Media Group

A funeral may be the last place most people would expect to find a thriving business. Yet behind nearly every dignified send-off is a florist carefully arranging wreaths that can cost tens of thousands of shillings.

As Kenyan families increasingly personalise farewells, funeral flowers have quietly become one of the floral industry’s most dependable revenue streams, creating a niche where artistry and compassion intersect.

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