Coming from a different angle
Sometimes flowers can create a mood or can convey a personality.
Here are some images of ultimate tributes to honour a gentleman's life. Whilst not traditional and possibly not to everyone's taste they were appropriate for this individual and event.
The colours and flower types were mostly chosen by the family, the designs were left to me.
So if you want something a little bit unusual speak to your florist, who will be able to source unique and stylish flowers and foliages.