How long are the wreaths left at the Cenotaph, and then how are they disposed of?

Answer 1

At my local senotaph they seem to stay for a month or so and then disappear, presumably picked up by the refuse collection. Where I work in Salford there is a senotaph nearby and the wreaths there are left for until a week or so before the next Remembrance Day ceremony.

Answer 2

While traveling by a local bus in Calcutta, I saw a disgusting scene.When it stopped at a crossing, some boys came to sell flowers at throw away prices and some ladies started purchasing them to ornate themselves. On inquiry if there was a garden nearby, I was stunned when told that there is Cenotaph closely and the flowers have been picked from the wreaths.