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post #1 of 13
10/3/12 at 1:02pm
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Hello to all, this is my first time at posting in the forums so please forgive me if I have done so incorrectly.
I have been asked by someone to make a cake for a funeral fo a baby born sleeping. I havn't been asked to make a funeral cake before and was hoping you could help me out with what would be appropriate. I appreciate any help I can get with this matter, thank you xx
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post #2 of 13
10/3/12 at 1:43pm
Do I understand that the funeral is for a baby or that the request is for a sleeping baby.

Personally, I think less is way more when it comes to funerals. I prefer a classic round appropriately decorated according to flavor...no inscription or anything.

My mother died in March of this year. For her memorial, I made a display of desserts (cupcakes, mini key lime pies, etc.).

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www.VeryDeliciousDesserts.com

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Delicious-Desserts/207874222593145

 

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post #3 of 13
10/3/12 at 7:21pm
"Born sleeping" refers to a "still birth", if that will help anybody with their answer. That's a tough one. Maybe somebody out there has done this before or has gone through it themselves and will know what would be appropriate.
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post #4 of 13
10/3/12 at 7:58pm
Having gone through a loss myself, I think butterflies and a simple round would be appropriate. The butterflies signify the loss of the child and are a beautiful symbol. Another idea could be an angel but I myself prefer the butterflies. Just my two cents.
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post #5 of 13
10/3/12 at 8:05pm
My mainstay for funerals is cheesecake. Not a traditional cake, but it can be taken in and out for serving over the course of several days. Also, the leftover freezes well for the family to enjoy later.
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post #6 of 13
10/3/12 at 8:08pm
Keep it simple. Don't add angels or any other quasi-religious icons to the cake without first talking to the client. You should also ask about butterflies, I think. It is a lovely symbol, but it may not be what the client is comfortable with.

Just my 2 cents.

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post #7 of 13
10/3/12 at 8:13pm
A sheet cake with a simple shell border. In this case just do white on white.
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post #8 of 13
10/4/12 at 7:36am
Forgive my ignorance, but funeral cake? I've never heard of it. Could somebody please enlighten me?
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post #9 of 13
10/4/12 at 7:55am
Many cultures have a dinner for the funeral attendees, after the trip to the cemetary. The dinners are sometime catered, sometimes potluck but coordinated to balance the menu.

So this cake baker was asked to make a dessert. NOT a decorated celebration cake.
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post #10 of 13
10/5/12 at 6:16am
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Originally Posted by BakingIrene

Many cultures have a dinner for the funeral attendees, after the trip to the cemetary. The dinners are sometime catered, sometimes potluck but coordinated to balance the menu.

So this cake baker was asked to make a dessert. NOT a decorated celebration cake.



Ah! That's what I initially thought while I was reading this thread.

In my neck of the woods you never see an actual cake at the after-party -- it's either small pastries or maybe mini cupcakes or cookies. Nothing fancy. Chances are it will all go virtually untouched unless there are children present..

Thanks for enlightening me!
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post #11 of 13
10/5/12 at 12:12pm
Just a suggestion: a white frosted BC or fondant covered cake with white roses and like someone suggested simple borders. HTH
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……..”As long as we have memories, yesterday remains. As long as we have hope, tomorrow awaits. As long as we have friendship, today is beautiful.”
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post #12 of 13
10/5/12 at 1:35pm
Ive done a couple like this before. I agree something simple. In most cases I did a sheet cake with simple borders and some flowers. The last one I did was for a young girl who passed away and I made cupcakes with just a swirl of white buttercream frosting.
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post #13 of 13
10/5/12 at 2:53pm
I have made several cakes for funerals but never for a baby. I like the idea of using a few butterflies on an otherwise simply decorated cake.

If it was for other than a baby, I usually try to make a very nice simple, cherry floral. My thought is let's try to brighten up an otherwise dismal day but don't overdo it.
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