South Kensington BASKETS / POSIES

At South Kensington Florist, our basket and posy flowers are lovingly arranged right in the heart of South Kensington, just a stroll from the Victoria and Albert Museum and Natural History Museum. Whether you're brightening a Kensington townhouse near Gloucester Road or sending a gentle tribute to a friend in Earls Court, every design is created by experienced local hands.

Our florists specialise in soft, compact bouquets, wicker baskets and classic posies that are ideal for get-well wishes, thank-you gifts, and thoughtful remembrance. We carefully select fresh stems each morning from trusted suppliers, combining seasonal blooms with timeless favourites for elegant, long-lasting arrangements.

We offer reliable same-day delivery across South Kensington and nearby areas such as Chelsea and Kensington on all basket and posy orders placed before 3 PM. Simply order online and our friendly team will handcraft and hand-deliver your flowers with the care you would expect from a long-standing neighbourhood florist.

  • Handmade baskets and posies arranged locally in South Kensington
  • Thoughtful designs for get well, thank you, sympathy and everyday gifting
  • Trusted local delivery to homes, offices and venues near the museums

If you're unsure which design to choose, our knowledgeable florists are always happy to guide you on colours, flower meanings and seasonal options, ensuring your gesture feels personal and perfectly suited to the occasion.

Our Customer Support Team works closely with the Funeral Directors to ensure timely and precise delivery.

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 carefully lit studio photograph, a white woven basket brimming with flowers sits centred on a clean white surface, its subtle shadow anchoring it in space. The basket itself is a soft cream or off-white tone, with a smoothly arched handle that rises like a gentle bridge over the arrangement, suggesting a quiet, comforting presence often appreciated for funeral and sympathy deliveries around South Kensington. The eye is first drawn to a beautifully formed creamy white rose, its petals winding inwards in a perfect spiral, symbolising peace and enduring love. Just behind, two dramatic calla lilies in deep purple stretch forward with sculpted, trumpet-shaped forms, the velvety richness of their colour lending a sense of reverence suitable for memorials and services near the museums and churches of South Kensington. Scattered between these focal blooms, star-like clematis flowers in shades of pale lilac and soft lavender open delicately, their yellow-tinted centres echoing the small clusters of yellow blossoms that might be freesia or alstroemeria, adding bursts of quiet cheer. A single fuchsia or magenta gerbera-style daisy emerges from the right-hand side, its bright, radiating petals offering a poignant note of affection and gratitude. The entire composition is cradled in abundant greenery: broad, glossy dark leaves, possibly ruscus, mingle with lighter, more feathery sprigs, creating a deep, verdant base that accentuates every petal. The overall shape is rounded and overflowing, yet composed, like a heartfelt tribute lovingly prepared by an experienced South Kensington florist, designed to bring solace and a gentle touch of garden beauty to a funeral chapel, crematorium, or family gathering in the local area.
TREASURED MOMENTS BASKET
£65.00
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The image presents a tranquil funeral flower basket, photographed against a pristine white backdrop so that every detail of the design appears calm and uncluttered. A light beige or ivory wicker basket, with a smooth, rounded handle arching over the centre, cradles a lush, rounded arrangement of fresh flowers. Dominating the composition are generous, fully opened roses in creamy white, their layered petals curving inward like quiet embraces, evoking purity, gratitude, and peaceful remembrance. Interlaced between these focal blooms are star-like clematis flowers in soft lavender and pale periwinkle, each bloom centred with a vivid yellow-green eye that adds a subtle, uplifting contrast. Around and beneath them, smaller white and pale yellow blossoms-similar to freesia and ruffled lisianthus-create delicate clusters, some still in tight buds, suggesting continuity, hope, and the promise of another dawn over South Kensington's quiet residential streets. Glossy, deep green foliage encircles and supports the flowers, the leaves catching the light and adding structure and depth to the design. The overall impression is of a cool, luminous palette that feels both soothing and refined, ideal for resting beside a framed photograph at a funeral service or being delivered to a family home near the museums of Exhibition Road. The arrangement reflects the touch of an experienced local florist, someone used to preparing thoughtful tributes for memorials in and around South Kensington, where elegance, understatement, and genuine care matter deeply in moments of farewell.
PEACE & PURITY BASKET
£65.00
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In this image, a refined funeral flower basket sits alone against a bright, uncluttered white background, allowing every detail of the design to be clearly seen. The basket itself is crafted from pale wood slats in a smooth oval form, slightly elevated on small feet, with a strong, arching handle that adds a gentle, traditional touch. Inside, the flowers are arranged in a rounded, overflowing dome, giving a sense of fullness and quiet abundance. Creamy white roses open generously at the heart of the display, their soft, layered petals expressing purity and peace. Interwoven with them are rich red carnations, their frilled petals bringing depth, colour, and the symbolism of enduring love. Lighter, bi-coloured carnations in pink and white soften the palette, introducing a tender, consoling note. Fine white blooms, similar to freesias, thread through the arrangement, their slim stems and bell-shaped flowers lending an airy grace. Around the blooms, glossy dark green leaves provide structure and contrast, while wisps of feathery fern or asparagus foliage create a light, almost cloud-like border. The overall tone is calm and reverent, ideal for laying beside a coffin or at a memorial table in South Kensington, perhaps near the quiet streets around Gloucester Road or the serene spaces close to Hyde Park. The arrangement feels like the work of a florist familiar with local families' traditions, offering a comforting way to say goodbye and share condolences through softly coordinated colour and texture.
REMEMBRANCE BASKET
£60.00
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ETERNAL MEMORY POSY
ETERNAL MEMORY POSY
£100.00
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COMPASSION POSY
COMPASSION POSY
£90.00
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Cradled in an invisible embrace against a pure white background, this rounded bouquet seems to float, its lush mix of lilies and roses forming a harmonious cloud of pinks, whites, and creams. The most striking elements are the pristine white lilies, their trumpet-shaped blooms fully open so that each petal curves away in a soft arc, showcasing pale green centers and dustings of golden pollen. Threaded between them are clusters of roses in gentle blush pink and warm cream, some just beginning to unfurl, others already revealing their full, layered spirals of velvet-soft petals. Adding a sense of theatre, several bold fuchsia or magenta Oriental lilies, reminiscent of Stargazer lilies, burst through the composition with richly saturated colour and fine burgundy speckles, like brushstrokes across silk. Wisps of white baby's breath drift through the bouquet, softening transitions between blooms and creating a delicate, cloud-like halo that enhances the sense of romance. Slender, glossy green leaves and stems show in small glimpses, framing the flowers without overwhelming them, and the lighting is bright and even, as if filtered through a large South Kensington studio window. This arrangement radiates joy and devotion, the kind of bouquet you might send after a proposal in Kensington Gardens or as a lavish birthday surprise delivered to a mews house off Gloucester Road. It feels equally suitable for marking a milestone anniversary, congratulating a graduate from Imperial College, or simply telling someone in SW7 that they are cherished beyond words.
CHERISHED MOMENTS POSY
£90.00
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HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
£90.00
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