In this image, a light cream basket with a woven handle cradles a full, rounded arrangement of soft-toned flowers, photographed cleanly against a plain white background so every subtle shade is visible. The basket looks as though it has been carefully packed by hand, with no empty spaces, the blooms rising in a gentle dome that feels protective and embracing. At the heart of the design, open ivory and creamy white roses unfurl their plush petals, some perfectly symmetrical, others slightly ruffled, like the tender variations in a life well lived. Threaded around them are small, fragrant clusters of pale yellow and white blossoms, reminiscent of freesias or alstroemeria, their trumpet-shaped flowers and tight buds giving a sense of quiet freshness, as if they were cut that morning from a sheltered garden in one of St Paul's Cray's leafy back streets. Punctuating the softness, several clematis blooms in a delicate shade of lavender stretch their star-shaped petals flat, each one centred by a tuft of bright yellow-green stamens that catch the eye without overpowering the design. Rich green foliage fills and frames the basket, with shiny, dark leaves providing depth and contrast, and finer, lighter green sprigs adding airiness so the arrangement never feels heavy despite its fullness. The mood is calm, tender, and respectful, perfectly suited for offering condolences, sending to a funeral service, or placing as a comforting gesture in a family home. One can almost sense the thoughtful intention behind each placement of stem and leaf, the kind of personal touch you would expect from a long-standing St Paul's Cray florist creating a final, loving tribute.
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The photograph shows a tastefully composed funeral flower basket, set against a pure white background that lets the natural beauty of the flowers speak clearly. The basket itself is a light, almost whitewashed wicker with an integrated handle that curves softly above the blooms, its texture smooth and neatly woven, evoking craftsmanship and stability. Inside, the arrangement rises in a lush, rounded shape, led by generous creamy white roses whose open, velvet-soft petals create a sense of peace and gentle affection. Threaded amongst them, clusters of pale yellow and white freesia-like flowers sit at different stages of opening, some in tight buds, others just unfolding, introducing a subtle sense of time and continuity. Delicate star-shaped clematis in washed lavender tones are scattered through the design, their flat, pointed petals and bright yellow-green centers adding quiet interest, like small, hopeful stars in a soft sky. The flowers are held together by an abundance of rich green foliage: broad, dark leaves that anchor the composition and finer, more feathery greenery that lifts and lightens the overall feel. The palette of creams, whites, soft yellows, and lilac-lavenders feels cool and calming, appropriate for expressing sympathy or remembrance without being sombre. This is the sort of arrangement that would sit with dignity at a funeral in St Paul's Cray, perhaps placed near the front of a chapel or in a peaceful corner of a family home after the service. Everything in the design balances tenderness with quiet strength, offering visual comfort and a sense of respectful farewell.

PEACE & PURITY BASKET£65.00

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Express heartfelt condolences with the Peace & Purity Basket from St Paul's Cray Florist. This elegant sympathy arrangement combines serene white roses, delicate white alstroemeria, vibrant yellow irises and striking blue clematis, all softened with lush pittosporum and ruscus foliage. Thoughtfully designed to convey peace, grace and admiration, it is a beautiful way to honour a life that meant so much.

Available in Original, Deluxe and Grand sizes, this funeral basket is ideal for services, memorials or sending directly to the family home. Each size is carefully crafted to maintain perfect balance, with the Deluxe size pictured for reference. Our skilled florists hand-arrange every tribute with care, ensuring fresh, premium blooms and a refined finish.

Based in St Paul's Cray, we offer reliable local flower delivery so your sympathy flowers arrive fresh and on time. As some flowers are seasonal, we may substitute with blooms of similar colour, size and quality to preserve the overall look and sentiment. Roses are delivered with protective guard petals, which can be gently removed on arrival for best presentation. Choose the Peace & Purity Basket for a respectful, comforting floral tribute.
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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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