This image shows a beautifully composed sympathy basket that feels as if it has been lifted straight from a quiet, private garden in New Cross on a still morning. A light, natural wicker basket, painted in the palest beige or off-white, rests on a white background, its curved handle forming a soft arc above the flowers. The arrangement is full and rounded, with no gaps, suggesting careful, thoughtful hands at work. At the centre, large creamy-white roses unfold in luxurious layers, their velvety petals conveying innocence and a graceful farewell. Around them, starry blossoms of pale lavender clematis stretch their delicate petals outward, their yellow-green centres glowing softly, adding a whisper of colour that feels hopeful rather than bright. Scattered throughout are clusters of white and pale lemon freesia-like blooms, some forming tight buds, others fully open and airy, bringing a hint of fragrance and a sense of gentle movement. Deep, glossy green foliage shapes and supports the flowers, with broad leaves and slender stems mingling to give a natural, almost meadow-like texture, similar to the greenery you might notice wandering towards Fordham Park or along New Cross Road. The palette is cool, calm, and luminous, designed to soothe the eye and the heart. This type of floral tribute would be ideal for resting beside a coffin, placing by a memorial book, or sending directly to a bereaved family home, where it can offer quiet comfort. The craftsmanship reflects a florist who understands the emotional weight of farewell flowers and tailors each stem to express compassion and remembrance.
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A serene funeral flower basket is presented against a clean white background, letting every petal and leaf be clearly seen. The basket is a light, woven wicker in soft beige tones, with a matching handle that arches gently over the arrangement, framing the flowers like a halo. The design is lush and rounded, filled with an abundant mix of pastel blooms. Large, open creamy-white roses are the central focus, their velvety petals layered generously, representing love, purity, and quiet respect. Interspersed among them, pale lavender and periwinkle clematis flowers stretch their star-shaped petals, each bloom held by a small but vivid yellow-green centre that adds an understated brightness. Around and between these focal flowers, smaller white and pale yellow freesia-like blossoms appear at varying heights, some in tight, hopeful buds, others open and soft, lending a gentle fragrance and fine texture. Deep, glossy dark green foliage cups the flowers from beneath and wraps around the sides, with broader leaves and finer sprigs combining to create a natural, flowing outline, reminiscent of the greenery found in the calmer corners of New Cross, not far from Haberdashers' schools and local churches. The overall impression is one of composure and tenderness, a floral tribute that feels both elegant and sincere. Arrangements like this are often chosen for funerals, cremation services, or to be delivered to a grieving family, offering a visual expression of sympathy and support when words feel insufficient. Crafted by experienced local florists, it quietly honours a life while bringing a touch of soft beauty to a difficult day.

PEACE & PURITY BASKET£65.00

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Express heartfelt condolences with the PEACE & PURITY Basket from Florist New Cross. This elegant sympathy flower arrangement blends serene white roses, yellow irises, white alstroemeria and blue clematis, complemented with lush pittosporum and ruscus foliage. Designed to convey peace, grace and admiration, it's a thoughtful choice for funerals, memorials or to comfort grieving loved ones. Handcrafted by expert florists in New Cross, each tribute basket is arranged with care to ensure a premium, heartfelt presentation. Available in Original, Deluxe and Grand sizes, you can choose the arrangement that best suits the occasion and setting. Roses are delivered with protective guard petals to keep the inner blooms fresh and beautiful on arrival; simply remove them before display. Due to seasonal availability, some flowers may be thoughtfully substituted with blooms of similar style, colour and value, maintaining the overall look and quality. With reliable local delivery from floristnewcross.co.uk, you can send a tasteful sympathy basket that offers a message of peace and purity when words are not enough. Order this beautiful funeral flower basket online for New Cross and surrounding areas.
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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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