beautiful quilt. i'm a retired florist and would like to offer a couple of comments. First regarding the ribbon - large 3" plus wide ribbon was used extensively in both wedding and funeral work, up until the 60s or 70s. The ribbons were high quality woven fabric made from real satin, silk, velvet or materials. Much of todays florist ribbon is made from acetate, also waterproof and affordable. Large elaborate bows went out of style many years ago. there are still some of the older type of ribbons made but they have become very pricey therefore used much more moderately.
Funeral customs vary greatly in different regions of the USA. Also have changed in the last 10 years or so as more cremations are done verses the traditional 3 day wake