South Woodford BASKETS / POSIES

At South Woodford Florist, our hand-crafted baskets and posies are created with care, sensitivity, and local knowledge. From our friendly flower shop just off George Lane, we design elegant floral tributes that feel personal - whether you're saying goodbye, sending comfort, or simply showing you care.

Each design is made by an experienced florist who knows which flowers last well and look beautiful together. We regularly deliver to homes and funeral directors across South Woodford, Wanstead and Snaresbrook, as well as along Hermon Hill and near South Woodford Station, ensuring your posy or basket arrives fresh and on time.

Choose from soft, classic whites, gentle pastels, or brighter tribute bouquets arranged in easy-to-place baskets. All our designs are made fresh to order, so if you need something bespoke - perhaps favourite blooms or a particular colour palette - we're always happy to help.

  • Same-day delivery across South Woodford and nearby areas when you order online by 3 PM
  • Thoughtfully arranged baskets and posies for funerals, memorials, and heartfelt condolences
  • Local, reliable service from a trusted neighbourhood florist

Use our secure website to order online for same-day delivery, or add your personal message at checkout and we'll make sure every detail is just right.

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BASKETS / POSIES
A carefully composed, round-topped floral basket that reads as both fresh and refined, pictured against a bright white backdrop so every texture and hue is clear. Dominating the scene are several immaculate white Gerbera daisies, their crisp petals unfurling from deep brown-black centres that give them visual strength and clarity. Around them, clusters of pale pink carnations provide a soft, romantic counterpoint-their layered, frilled petals offering a tactile, almost cloud-like quality. Interspersed are small daisy-style blooms in white and pale yellow, likely spray chrysanthemums, which help the design breathe and feel generous rather than fussy. Tiny blue-lavender star flowers slip in between stems as subtle punctuation, lending a cool lift to the otherwise warm palette. The blooms are gathered in a handwoven, light wooden basket with a sturdy arched handle; the weave is visible and tactile, suggesting a handcrafted sensibility. Rich greenery underpins the flowers: rounded eucalyptus leaves with a silvery cast, glossy ruscus that trails to the left creating a soft cascade, and assorted green foliage that gives structure and a fresh, verdant base. The lighting is even and bright, highlighting the ivory of the Gerberas and the soft blush of the carnations while revealing surface textures and the gentle sheen of leaves. As a local florist arranging for family needs in and around South Woodford, such a basket feels appropriate for sympathy, a tasteful centerpiece, or a thoughtful get-well gift-simple, dignified, and quietly reassuring in both colour and scent.
ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU BASKET
£50.00
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FLORIST CHOICE SYMPATHY BASKET
£60.00
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In this detailed image, a white wicker basket with a smooth, curved handle is filled to overflowing with a carefully composed funeral flower arrangement, photographed crisply against a clean white studio background so every petal and leaf stands out. The design has a rounded, domed shape, giving the impression of abundance and care, like a thoughtfully prepared tribute ready to be sent to a memorial service in South Woodford or along the nearby High Road. At the heart sits a single creamy white rose, its petals tightly layered yet softly opening, radiating calm, respect, and quiet love. Close beside it, two rich purple calla lilies arc upwards, their sculpted trumpet forms adding contemporary elegance and a gentle sense of formality that suits a farewell. Scattered throughout are pale lavender, almost silvery clematis-like flowers, each with distinctive star-shaped petals and a delicate yellow centre, lending an airy, poetic quality. Small clusters of sunny yellow and white blossoms, reminiscent of alstroemeria or freesia, nestle between the larger flowers, bringing subtle brightness and a sense of reassurance, as if to say there is light even in times of loss. On the right, a striking magenta gerbera-style bloom draws the eye, its bold colour a reminder of the personality and spirit being honoured. Lush green foliage wraps around and underpins every bloom: broad glossy leaves provide structure and shine, while finer, lighter sprigs fill gaps with natural softness. The overall mood is one of gentle comfort and thoughtful craftsmanship, the kind of condolence basket a local South Woodford florist might recommend for funerals, wakes, or to accompany sympathy messages delivered to family homes near George Lane and beyond.
TREASURED MOMENTS BASKET
£65.00
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The photograph presents a graceful funeral flower basket set against a clear white background, allowing every petal and leaf to stand out in serene detail. The light beige woven basket, with its soft rectangular base and arched handle, has a hand-crafted look, as if it has just been arranged on a workbench in a South Woodford Florist studio off George Lane. Inside, the design forms a rounded, overflowing dome of flowers, dominated by fully opened creamy white roses. Their petals are thick and velvety, cupped and layered like small ivory sculptures, creating a focal point of purity and quiet love. Threaded between them are delicate, star-shaped clematis flowers in pale lavender and cool periwinkle blue, their long, pointed petals radiating around a bright yellow-green centre that draws the eye. Around these main blooms, smaller white and lemon-yellow freesia-like flowers cluster in sprays, some blossoms open and some still in tight buds, suggesting new beginnings even in moments of farewell. Soft white filler flowers, reminiscent of lisianthus with slightly ruffled edges, add volume and a cloud-soft texture. Deep green foliage wraps around the flowers, with glossy broad leaves and slimmer stems arching outward, framing the composition and providing welcome contrast. The colour harmony of ivory, soft yellow and gentle lilac feels calm and reflective, ideal for a funeral service at a local South Woodford chapel or as a sympathy basket delivered to a family home near Wanstead or Snaresbrook. The arrangement conveys tenderness, dignity and remembrance, a comforting presence in times of grief.
PEACE & PURITY BASKET
£65.00
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A light, oblong wooden basket, pale and softly grained, rests on discreet feet and cradles a carefully composed funeral arrangement that feels both classic and deeply personal. From the centre, creamy white roses unfold in full bloom, their layered petals smooth and rounded, like quiet breaths of condolence. Around them, clusters of velvety red carnations, with their frilled and generous petals, introduce a richer, more passionate tone, symbolising love and cherished memories. Some carnations appear in gentle shades of pink and white, their petals streaked or edged with red, adding a tender variation that softens the stronger hues. Nestled between these focal flowers are smaller, bell-shaped white blossoms, similar to freesias, whose slender stems add lightness and a sense of gentle upward movement. The flowers sit on a bed of deep green foliage: broad, glossy leaves provide structure and depth, while airy sprigs of feathery fern or asparagus plumosa peek through the arrangement, creating a soft halo effect around the blooms. The design rises into a rounded, dome-like shape, just overflowing the rim of the basket, suggesting generosity and care without feeling overwhelming. Set against a clean, white background, the reds, whites, and greens appear vivid and calm, inviting a moment of reflection. Created in the quiet spirit of South Woodford, this basket would feel at home in a local church near the High Road or at a memorial gathering close to Elmhurst Gardens, offering a respectful, heartfelt message of sympathy from a community florist who understands how flowers can speak when words are hard to find.
REMEMBRANCE BASKET
£60.00
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Against a clean white backdrop, this round, luxuriant bouquet appears almost to glow, as though freshly arranged on a florist's bench just off South Woodford's High Road. A generous cluster of garden roses in pastel pink, mellow yellow, and delicate peach forms the core of the design, their petals layered in soft spirals that suggest both romance and comfort. Some roses are wide open, revealing textured, ruffled hearts, while others remain partially closed, adding gentle variation and a sense of unfolding time. Dancing between them are star-like clematis blooms in shades of white and pale lilac, each flower with a bright yellow or creamy center that draws the eye and introduces a graceful, garden-inspired feel. Striking stems of blue eryngium, or sea holly, push through the softness, their spiky, metallic blue-grey heads giving the arrangement a modern, sculptural edge. Nestled throughout are rich purple lisianthus buds and blossoms, their velvety petals deepening the colour palette and adding a whisper of evening dusk over nearby Eagle Pond. Scattered spots of bright red hypericum berries catch the light, like drops of colour against the foliage. The flowers are supported by a mix of lush green leaves-some broad and glossy, others feather-fine-with occasional touches of darker, wine-tinted greenery to heighten contrast. The bouquet feels balanced yet abundant, crafted with a professional eye for proportion and texture. Perfect for marking a special birthday, welcoming a new baby home to South Woodford, or brightening a quiet corner near the station, this arrangement radiates warmth, care, and the pleasure of fresh, expertly chosen flowers.
ETERNAL MEMORY POSY
£100.00
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Seen from a top-down perspective on a seamless white backdrop, this immaculate circular bouquet reads as an exercise in tonal harmony and tactile contrast. Towering white lilies, their petals curling back into broad trumpets, anchor the composition with visible pale green stamens and delicate veining that adds depth to each bloom. Nestled among them are numerous cream and ivory roses-mostly in bud or half-open stages-whose dense, velvety layers provide a softer, intimate counterpoint to the lilies' architectural form. Interspersed throughout are clouds of Gypsophila, those tiny white Baby's Breath blooms that dust the arrangement like a light snowfall, creating an airy, lace-like texture that softens edges and adds intricacy to close inspection. Small flashes of healthy green foliage peek out around the perimeter, framing the bouquet and offering a cooling visual rest. The lighting is gentle and diffuse, highlighting petal translucency and suggesting the faint, sweet fragrance one would notice in person: a mix of lily freshness and rose warmth. The overall effect is serene and celebratory-suitable for weddings, christenings, or a refined gift that conveys purity and renewal. A local florist working near South Woodford station or along George Lane would describe this as a classic hand-tied piece, lovingly composed to convey trust and understated elegance for important neighbourhood moments.
COMPASSION POSY
£90.00
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A densely packed, round bouquet of lilies and roses sits against a flawless white backdrop, as if poised on a South Woodford dining table ready to surprise someone you love. The design feels opulent yet refined, with great white lilies unfurling in layered, trumpet-shaped petals that curl back to reveal pale green throats and delicate, pollen-tipped stamens. Around and between them, soft blush pink roses mingle with creamy white ones, their velvety petals at different stages of opening, from tightly held buds symbolising new beginnings to generous, full blooms that speak of enduring affection. Adding a vivid splash of drama, several fuchsia and deep magenta Oriental lilies, similar to Stargazers, push through the paler tones, their petals edged in brighter pink and scattered with fine dark speckles that draw the eye to their golden-yellow centres. Wisps of white baby's breath drift through every gap, like tiny stars against a pastel sky, easing the transitions between each larger flower and giving the arrangement a light, romantic air despite its impressive fullness. Subtle ribbons of fresh green foliage, mainly from lily leaves, frame the base and deepen the sense of lushness without overpowering the flowers. The lighting feels clean and daylight-bright, enhancing the sheen of every petal and the contrast between warm pinks, cool whites, and vivid magenta. This is the kind of bouquet a local South Woodford couple might order to celebrate an engagement, a special birthday, or a milestone shared after a walk through nearby Roding Valley Park, a graceful, fragrant gesture that carries their emotions in every carefully placed stem.
CHERISHED MOMENTS POSY
£90.00
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The arrangement reads like a gentle dawn over Epping Forest: an intimate, rounded bouquet of blush-pink roses and immaculate white freesia, photographed on a stark white ground that makes the colours breathe. Each rose varies in scale - broad, open-faced blooms with layers of velvety petals sit beside petite spray roses and tight buds, creating a measured rhythm of form and shade from soft pastel to a warm coral-pink. Between these, pure white freesias punctuate the design with upright stems and lantern-shaped flowers; some are open, revealing pale yellow stamens and a subtle, honeyed fragrance, while others remain snug as buds, suggesting ongoing life. The foliage is both structural and decorative: deep green, glossy leaves form a solid backdrop, while variegated leaves edged in cream lift certain planes and catch the light. The florist's technique is evident in the dense, cushion-like construction - no visible stems, a perfectly domed silhouette - which gives the piece a composed, formal air without feeling stiff. Imagining delivery along South Woodford Broadway or a gentle handover to a family at a local chapel, this design conveys solace and understated beauty. It is suitable as a memorial tribute, a thoughtful get-well gesture, or an elegant centerpiece for a small gathering, its textures and scent crafted to soothe and to honour.
HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
£90.00
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