St Paul's Cray Baskets & Posies

At St Paul's Cray Florist, our hand-crafted flower baskets and posies are carefully designed to bring comfort, care and colour to every occasion. From gentle funeral tributes to cheerful get-well bouquets, each piece is created by a local florist who knows our St Paul's Cray community well.

Working close to Main Road, Poverest Road and the Nugent Shopping Park, we source fresh, long-lasting flowers every morning so your basket or posy looks beautiful for longer. Whether you need something classic and understated or a bespoke design in favourite colours, we'll guide you with friendly, honest advice.

  • Thoughtful funeral and remembrance posies
  • Gift baskets ideal for homes, hospitals and care homes
  • Custom designs available to match your message and budget

We offer reliable same-day delivery on baskets and posies across St Paul's Cray, St Mary Cray and Orpington when you order online before 3 PM. Every design is hand-delivered with care, never boxed or posted.

As a trusted local florist, families and businesses return to St Paul's Cray Florist for our attention to detail, respectful service and genuine local knowledge. Order your basket or posy online today and let us create something heartfelt, fresh and uniquely personal for your occasion.

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BASKETS / POSIES
ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU BASKET
ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU BASKET
£50.00
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FLORIST CHOICE SYMPATHY BASKET
£60.00
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In this image, a white and cream-toned wicker basket sits centred on a clean white surface, the smooth, arched handle rising like a gentle halo above a rounded funeral arrangement. The composition feels both lush and carefully considered, as if created for a quiet service in one of St Paul's Cray's small chapels or a home gathering of close family. At the heart of the display, a single creamy white rose, fully formed and perfectly cupped, anchors the eye and symbolises purity and enduring love. Flanking it, two rich purple calla lilies curve inward, their velvety trumpets lending a contemplative depth, like a whispered blessing. Scattered among them are clusters of soft lavender and pale lilac clematis blossoms, their star shapes and lemon-tinted centres giving the design an almost weightless, floating quality. Small, bright notes of yellow from freesia- or alstroemeria-like flowers emerge between the greens, offering a gentle hint of hope, while a striking magenta gerbera daisy on the right adds a single, bold accent that suggests the individuality of the life being remembered. The basket is wrapped in a collar of foliage - broad, dark green leaves mixed with finer, lighter shoots - which spill outwards to form a rich, verdant base. Under bright yet diffused lighting, every texture is clear: the weave of the basket, the satin sheen of the callas, the soft velvet of the rose, the delicate veins in each leaf. A light, natural shadow beneath the arrangement stops it feeling flat on the page, giving a sense of presence, as though the basket has just been set down by a caring florist delivering sympathy flowers across the St Paul's Cray area.
TREASURED MOMENTS BASKET
£65.00
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The photograph presents a refined funeral flower basket, composed with the kind of quiet precision that comes from an experienced local florist. A low, light-toned wicker basket with a curved handle sits on a white backdrop, the neutral setting drawing all attention to the flowers. Nestled tightly together, large cream and white roses open into soft, cupped blooms, their layered petals suggesting both luxury and innocence. Around and between them, clusters of pale yellow, almost buttery freesia-like blossoms add a gentle brightness, their narrow buds hinting that some flowers are still to open, just as memories continue to unfold after a loss. Star-shaped clematis flowers in a misty shade of lavender or periwinkle reach outward on delicate stems, their cool tones echoing the hush of a reflective morning walk along the paths of St Paul's Cray's green spaces. Every stem is supported by a generous collar of polished dark green leaves, some broad and oval, others more slender, creating a deep, natural frame that sets off the pastel hues. The basket feels balanced and rounded, with no harsh angles, as though designed to sit comfortably beside a framed photograph, on a memorial table, or at a funeral service in the local church. There is no clutter, only a calm harmony of colour and texture that gently suggests sympathy, remembrance, and the hope of renewal. This floral tribute would be chosen by families in St Paul's Cray who want something elegant yet understated, a piece that quietly honours a loved one's life with grace and composure.
PEACE & PURITY BASKET
£65.00
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A light wooden basket, oval and low with tiny raised feet and a pale, arched handle, cradles a full funeral flower arrangement that seems to gently spill over its edges. Set against a bright white backdrop, the focus falls entirely on the interplay of colour and texture: creamy white roses, rich red carnations, and blush-tinted blooms woven together with deep green leaves. Each rose is fully opened, its layered petals forming soft, cupped rosettes that convey peace and quiet respect. Around them, the carnations bring movement and depth, some in a bold, velvety red, others softly variegated with white, pink, and slender strokes of crimson along the ruffled edges. Threaded between the larger flowers are smaller white blossoms, likely freesias or similar airy blooms, their delicate bells and closed buds adding a sense of life continuing, even in a time of farewell. The greenery is lush yet controlled: broad, glossy leaves give structure and support, while fine, feathery fronds rise lightly above and around the flowers, creating an impression of gentle breath or a soft breeze. This basket has the calm stillness of early morning in St Paul's Cray, perhaps reminiscent of a walk through a quiet green space after the funeral service, when memories feel especially close. The overall design is rounded and generous without feeling overwhelming, a thoughtful tribute that could rest at the front of a chapel, on a memory table at a wake, or be delivered by St Paul's Cray Florist to the family home, bringing a touch of natural beauty and solace during a difficult time.
REMEMBRANCE BASKET
£60.00
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A lush, rounded bouquet sits against a pure white backdrop, its colours and textures gathered as thoughtfully as a display in a favourite St Paul's Cray flower shop. The arrangement forms a full dome of blossoms, dominated by large garden roses in gentle shades of light pink, warm yellow, and creamy peach. Some roses are wide open, revealing intricate spirals of petals, while others are still unfurling, capturing that fleeting moment between bud and bloom. Woven gracefully among them are starry clematis flowers in white and pale lavender, their slender petals radiating from golden centres and bringing a breezy, cottage-garden feeling, much like the climbing flowers you might spot in nearby residential gardens off Cray Avenue. Distinctive blue eryngium, or sea holly, rise slightly above the softer petals, their spiky, metallic-blue heads and bristling collars adding dramatic texture and a contemporary edge. Deep purple lisianthus, both in tight buds and partially opened cups, enrich the palette with a velvety depth that balances the pastels. Nestled in between, clusters of glossy red hypericum berries offer cheerful bursts of colour and a playful round shape that contrasts with the pointed thistles and layered roses. All of these elements are anchored in a generous bed of mixed greenery, from broad, polished leaves to more delicate, fern-like foliage and touches of darker, wine-toned leaves that hint at the change of seasons. This carefully crafted design feels joyful yet refined, ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, or simply brightening a home in St Paul's Cray with the look and spirit of fresh, local flowers delivered the same day.
ETERNAL MEMORY POSY
£100.00
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COMPASSION POSY
COMPASSION POSY
£90.00
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A generous, rounded bouquet of lilies, roses, and baby's breath sits isolated against a crisp white background, its lush form calling to mind a celebratory gathering in St Paul's Cray. Large white lilies, some fully open and others still held in softly pointed buds, form the main structure, their broad, satin-smooth petals curling outwards to reveal greenish centres tipped with soft yellow anthers. Between these majestic blooms, clusters of pastel pink roses and creamy ivory roses are carefully nestled, the petals richly layered and velvety, some just beginning to unfurl while others are fully expanded and romantic. Bold Oriental lilies in shades of vivid fuchsia and deep magenta punctuate the design, their distinctive speckled petals and bright yellow stamens drawing the eye like jewels scattered through the bouquet. Fine stems of white gypsophila thread between all the larger flowers, creating a halo of tiny blossoms that lightens the arrangement and gives it an airy, almost cloud-like frame. Subtle flashes of green foliage emerge from beneath the flowers, offering just enough contrast to emphasize the round, compact silhouette. The bright, even lighting captures every nuance of colour and texture, from the softness of the rose petals to the sleek gloss of the lily blooms. This arrangement conveys a mood of joyful sophistication, perfect for weddings, new baby celebrations, or thoughtful anniversary gifts delivered across St Paul's Cray and nearby Petts Wood, where a fresh, beautifully crafted bouquet can turn an ordinary table into the centrepiece of a special moment.
CHERISHED MOMENTS POSY
£90.00
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HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
£90.00
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