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Memorial Flowers: A Modern Alternative for Summer Offerings

As summer heats up, many people encounter a common issue with their floral offerings—real flowers wilt and can create a mess with fallen petals. To mitigate these problems, Gendai Butsudan has introduced a stunning series of Memorial Flowers. Perfect for the hot summer months, these artificial flowers maintain their beauty without the need for upkeep, providing a stylish way to honor ancestors at home.

Founded in Osaka, Gendai Butsudan provides modern Buddhist altars and related goods aimed at making prayer and remembrance fit seamlessly into contemporary living. Their Memorial Flower series addresses concerns like flowers wilting too quickly, which often plagues traditional offerings. Since launching in 2018, these flowers have gained immense popularity, boasting an increase in sales volume by nearly 20 times since their initial release.

The Beauty of Memorial Flowers

Memorial Flowers are designed to look and feel like real blooms while requiring absolutely no water changes or maintenance. With options in trendsetting colors such as dusty pink, these arrangements are not only easy to use but will also elevate the aesthetic of any altar.

Each arrangement is meticulously curated, eliminating the need for customers to assemble bouquets themselves. Instead, these arrangements are ready to be placed in their holders, ensuring that the floral offerings remain tidy and beautiful. Furthermore, users don’t have to worry about cleaning up spilled petals, a problem common with real flowers.

Featured Memorial Flower Designs

1. Memorial Flower: Kyou
A beautiful arrangement featuring antique roses and soft pink blooms, accented with gold materials that gently reflect light, making it vibrant while harmonizing with the altar’s aesthetics. View Kyou

2. Memorial Flower: Rin
This bouquet employs organza flowers and striking Mokara varieties to create an air of sophistication. Colored silver Baby's Breath, preserved to maintain a timeless look, brings in elegance without the need for upkeep. View Rin

3. Mini Memorial Flower: Purple Diamond
A classy bouquet combining rich purple blooms with sparkly flower materials, featuring a cozy velvet Anemone for a touch of elegance. View Purple Diamond

4. Mini Memorial Flower: Pearl
Focusing on a white cherry blossom style, this elegant bouquet includes red velvet Anemones, with mauve accents providing balance. Perfect for various altars. View Pearl

5. Mini Memorial Flower: Tourmaline
This bouquet flaunts vibrant summer colors, ideal for the warm season. Featuring sherbet-colored Anthuriums and bright gold materials, it radiates a delightful atmosphere. View Tourmaline

All Memorial Flowers can be seen and purchased online at Gendai Butsudan’s website, under their section for living spaces with altars. For customers seeking these beautiful arrangements, they are also available at Gendai Butsudan's retail locations across Japan, including the Gallery Memoria stores (with some exceptions).

Meeting Modern Needs

During the hot summer days around the Obon festival, from August 13 to 16, it can be quite challenging to maintain fresh flowers. Increased temperatures promote bacteria growth in water, leading to quick wilting, and absent air conditioning exacerbates the situation. Many individuals feel remorse for placing wilted flowers during this significant occasion when ancestors return for a brief visit. The Memorial Flower series addresses these seasonal concerns, allowing for beautiful offerings without the hassle of maintenance.

Increasing Demand for Memorial Flowers

Traditionally, flowers are used as offerings to symbolize the transient nature of life—a concept known as “Shogyou Mujou” in Buddhist philosophy. However, a significant shift towards using artificial flowers is underway, driven by the desire to keep the altar beautiful without the worries of wilting blooms. Regardless of whether the offerings are real flowers or their artificial counterparts, the sentiment behind these gestures remains paramount.

Gendai Butsudan's line of Memorial Flowers has seen a staggering growth in demand, with unit sales projected to reach 20 times their original number by 2024—clear evidence that stylish design and quality are in high demand.

About Gendai Butsudan

Gendai Butsudan specializes in modern altars suitable for contemporary living spaces, allowing for prayer in spaces that feel much closer to home. The company oversees its products from design to production, and operates 16 direct retail outlets across Japan, along with various independent stores, aiming to convey modern spiritual practices to a diverse audience.

For more information about Gendai Butsudan and the Memorial Flower series, visit their primary site at Gendai Butsudan. You can also shop their products online at Gendai Butsudan Online.