This image presents a beautifully composed sympathy flower basket, quiet and luminous, as if it could sit on a memory table in a Richmond upon Thames church or beside a framed photograph in a family home off Hill Street. The container is a light beige, almost white, woven basket with a prominent handle that curves gracefully from side to side, its weave neat and even, giving a sense of care and craftsmanship. Within the basket, the flowers are densely gathered into a soft, rounded dome that feels both generous and carefully controlled, without a single harsh edge. At the centre, large, fully open cream and white roses anchor the design, their petals layered like silk, catching highlights and shadows in a way that makes them look almost luminous against the darker foliage. Woven between these focal blooms are airy, star-shaped clematis in pale lavender and cool periwinkle blue, each with a bright yellow-green heart that offers a subtle, uplifting contrast. They bring a whisper of spring meadow to the otherwise classic palette. Smaller, freesia-like flowers in white and pale yellow are tucked in clusters around the roses and clematis, some in tight buds, others just beginning to open, suggesting ongoing life and gentle hope in the midst of grief. The whole arrangement is encircled by a wealth of dark and mid-green leaves, glossy and fresh, some broad and sheltering, others slender and feathery, helping to frame the pastel tones and add a sense of depth. The effect is calming, refined, and full of compassion, an arrangement that feels entirely at home in the quiet streets around the Green or near the riverside, expressing sympathy, remembrance, and tender support during a farewell or memorial gathering.
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The photograph shows an elegant funeral flower basket designed with quiet grace, ideal for a memorial service or condolence delivery anywhere across Richmond upon Thames. The basket itself is an oval, light-coloured wicker, almost ivory in tone, with a sturdy handle that arches high over the arrangement, giving it a traditional, comforting feel, as if it has been carried with care from a local florist just off Richmond Green. Inside, the flowers are arranged in a lush, rounded shape, rising gently in the centre and softly cascading towards the edges so the overall outline feels like an embrace. Several large, creamy white roses form the core of the composition, fully open and velvety, their spiralling petals creating a sense of purity, reverence, and deep affection. Scattered among them are star-shaped clematis blossoms in soft lavender and dusky periwinkle-blue, each bloom with a bright yellow-green centre that adds a delicate spark of colour, reminiscent of early spring flowers along the Thames Path. Smaller, freesia-like blooms in white and pale lemon yellow are tucked between the larger flowers, some still in bud, lending texture, gentle fragrance, and a suggestion of ongoing life. A variety of fresh green foliage encircles and threads through the design: broad, glossy leaves that cradle the roses and finer, lighter green sprigs that fill out the spaces, enhancing the natural, garden-like look. The colour palette of cream, white, soft yellow, and lavender creates a peaceful, reflective mood, suitable for honouring a loved one at a crematorium chapel or bringing quiet comfort to a family home. This arrangement reflects the thoughtful, compassionate work of a skilled Richmond florist, conveying sympathy, remembrance, and a promise of calm after sorrow.

PEACE & PURITY BASKET£65.00

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Celebrate a life well lived with our Peace & Purity Basket, a serene funeral flower tribute handcrafted by Richmond upon Thames Flowers. This elegant basket arrangement features white roses, yellow irises, white alstroemeria and blue clematis, softened with lush pittosporum and ruscus for a graceful, natural look. Perfect for expressing peace, comfort and admiration, it brings a gentle touch of colour and calm to any memorial, funeral or celebration of life service.

Available in Original, Deluxe and Grand sizes, the Peace & Purity Basket is expertly arranged to create beautiful balance and fullness from every angle. Approximate dimensions range from 45cm to 65cm in length, making it suitable for display beside the casket, at the altar or in the family home. Our florists carefully leave protective guard petals on the roses during transit, ensuring the inner blooms arrive fresh and flawless.

At Richmond upon Thames Flowers, we use premium, seasonal stems and may substitute flowers of similar colour and value to maintain the same refined style. With reliable local delivery across Richmond upon Thames and surrounding areas, you can send your condolences with confidence. Order this peaceful sympathy basket online today to convey your love, support and respect with timeless floral elegance.
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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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