Nairobi, June 29 -- 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.

For florists, funeral arrangements provide a relatively stable source of income in an industry where demand for weddings, corporate functions and celebratory events often rises and falls with seasons and household spending.

While no business benefits from loss, the need to honour loved ones means ...