This photograph captures a tender funeral basket arrangement, styled in soft, cool tones that echo the calm of the nearby Thames. The basket is a light, woven piece in beige or creamy white, rectangular or slightly oval in shape, with a smooth handle that rises in an easy arc across the centre. It is generously packed with a rounded mass of blooms, giving the impression of fullness without heaviness. Dominating the eye are large white and cream roses, open wide so that their layered, velvety petals form rich, romantic rosettes. Between these roses, star-shaped clematis in pale lavender and periwinkle climb through the composition, each flower composed of slender, pointed petals surrounding a soft, yellow-green heart that brightens the cooler tones. To soften the spaces, smaller freesia-like flowers in white and palest yellow spill gently around the central blooms, their buds and delicate trumpets suggesting a light, sweet fragrance one might notice in a quiet front room in Thamesmead. Deep, glossy green leaves and a mix of finer foliage weave through the base and sides, giving depth, contrast, and a sense of natural garden growth. The flowers seem freshly arranged, with petals unblemished and leaves vivid, as though prepared that morning for a family farewell near Southmere Lake or a memorial gathering just off Wolvercote Road. The composition feels both modern and timeless: nothing showy, yet clearly crafted with care, making it suitable for sending condolences, paying respects at a service, or placing in a home as a gentle reminder of a loved one.
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A beautifully calm sympathy flower basket is displayed in front of a pure white background, its gentle palette and textures creating a soothing visual. The basket appears to be woven from light-coloured wicker or rattan, painted in a soft beige or creamy white that blends gracefully with the surrounding space. A matching handle arches elegantly over the centre, framing a generous mound of fresh flowers. At the core of the arrangement, creamy white roses open fully, their velvety petals arranged in spirals that suggest softness and quiet strength. Interspersed among these are star-like clematis blooms in pale lavender and light periwinkle blue, each with a bright yellow-green centre that adds a subtle spark of colour, like a small light in a thoughtful moment. Smaller white and pale yellow flowers, reminiscent of freesia and lisianthus, cluster around the larger blooms, their buds and lightly ruffled petals bringing texture and a sense of gentle fragrance to the composition. All of this is supported and framed by an abundance of dark, glossy green foliage, with broad leaves and slimmer stems that create depth and contrast against the pale blossoms. The overall mood is one of serenity and care, ideal for a funeral arrangement delivered across Thamesmead, perhaps to a family home overlooking the green spaces near Southmere Park, or to a quiet service nearby. Though the photograph shows only the arrangement itself, it clearly conveys a message of sympathy, remembrance, and respectful farewell crafted with the sensitivity of an experienced local florist.

PEACE & PURITY BASKET£65.00

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Celebrate a life well lived with the PEACE & PURITY Basket from Flowers Thamesmead. This elegant sympathy flower basket blends serene white roses, delicate white alstroemeria, cheerful yellow irises and striking blue clematis, softened with lush pittosporum and ruscus foliage. Designed to convey peace, purity and heartfelt admiration, it's a beautiful choice for funerals, memorials or to send condolences to the family home.

Available in Original, Deluxe and Grand sizes, this tribute can be tailored to suit any space, from a small private service to a larger ceremony. Our skilled Thamesmead florists handcraft each arrangement with premium, fresh blooms for lasting beauty. Roses are delivered with protective guard petals to ensure they arrive in perfect condition; simply remove the outer petals once received for a flawless finish.

At Flowers Thamesmead, we pride ourselves on friendly, reliable service and high-quality flowers. While some blooms may be substituted due to seasonality, we always match the colour palette, style and value to maintain the design's elegant look. With prompt local delivery from our Thamesmead flower shop, you can send a graceful, comforting message when words are not enough.
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    I was devastated by the sudden loss of my wife last week. My grandson arranged all the flowers with an online florist after discussing what my wife would have wanted. Many thanks to you and my grandson for making it a day full of remembering good family times and plenty of crying, appreciated the funeral baskets and posies.

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    Thank you for helping me express my sincere sympathy to a friend who lost a relative. She loved the funeral basket so much and even wondered whether I had made the choices myself.

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    At 10:45am the driver was at my door and delivered the basket. Flowers were very beautiful.

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    I was not sure I could pick the right funeral posies but placing the order here made the process very easy.

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    Reliable florist.

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    The basket arrived on time. The flowers were beautifully arranged. Reliable florist!

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    I can give you a list of reasons why you should trust Handy Flowers in need of funeral flowers but the most important thing for me was having a company that will listen to my needs and prepare the tributes that I wanted. The team understood the pain that I was going through and arranged the flowers perfectly. Definitely give them a try.

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    The family of the deceased insisted on having white flowers on the funeral and I decided to order this beautiful basket. It was very delicately arranged. Good work.

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    I ordered flowers online for two separate funerals. The products and the service were excellent.

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