Thamesmead Baskets & Posies – Handcrafted with Local Care

At Florist Thamesmead, our team of passionate florists create stunning flower baskets and posies that capture the heart of Thamesmead and its vibrant neighbouring areas, like Plumstead, Abbey Wood, and Woolwich. Whether you're sending a heartfelt gift or brightening your home near Yarnton Way, strolls alongside Southmere Lake, or marking a special moment near the Thamesmead Clocktower, we’re your trusted local experts.

With decades of combined experience, we prioritise quality and freshness in every bouquet. Our curated baskets and posies feature seasonal blooms selected daily, arranged with skill and care, from classic lilies and roses to vibrant mixed flower displays. Each arrangement is thoughtfully designed to suit any sentiment, from celebrations to condolences.

Ordering is simple and secure – just order online by 3 PM for same-day delivery across Thamesmead and the surrounding areas. We know how important timely, personal service can be, especially for those meaningful moments. Trust us to deliver every bouquet with genuine care and local pride, ensuring your gesture feels just right.

  • Expert local florists who know Thamesmead streets and favourites
  • Reliable same-day flower delivery – order before 3 PM
  • Serving Abbey Wood, Plumstead, Woolwich, and more
Give your next gift a local touch – let Florist Thamesmead deliver fresh baskets and posies across our wonderful community!

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 image, a tender condolence flower basket is placed against a bright white background, the simplicity of the setting allowing every petal and leaf to be appreciated. The basket itself is woven in a pale cream or off-white hue, with a gently arched handle that rises over a generously filled, rounded arrangement, similar to something you might see carried into a Thamesmead church service or laid beside a remembrance book. At the centre of the composition, a creamy white rose blooms in a soft spiral, its petals tightly yet delicately layered, suggesting purity, reverence, and a quiet farewell. Flanking this central rose are two striking calla lilies in a rich, deep purple shade, their sleek, trumpet-like spathes curving inward with stately grace and adding a note of sophistication that suits a funeral setting. Interwoven among the larger blooms are pale lavender and lilac clematis-style flowers, easily recognised by their slender, star-shaped petals and tiny yellow hearts, which lend a light, airy quality, like small whispers of comfort. Bright touches of yellow, likely from freesia or alstroemeria-type blossoms, introduce warmth and gentle optimism without overwhelming the overall serenity of the palette. To the right, a single magenta gerbera-style flower peeks out from the foliage, its bold circle of radiating petals symbolising affection and the vibrancy of a life remembered. Surrounding and supporting all of the blooms is a generous collar of lush greenery-broad, glossy leaves coupled with finer, lighter green sprigs-creating depth and a full, domed profile. A soft shadow beneath the basket anchors the design on the white surface. This image captures a refined funeral arrangement, ideal for sympathy gestures and memorial tributes across Thamesmead, Abbey Wood, and the nearby riverside estates.
TREASURED MOMENTS BASKET
£65.00
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In this image, a softly coloured wicker basket with a matching handle sits poised against a pure white background, filled to the brim with a carefully balanced blend of funeral flowers. The overall shape is rounded and full, creating a sense of gentle completeness. Large, creamy white roses rise at the centre, their open, velvety petals forming luminous cups that draw the eye and symbolise love, respect, and quiet farewell. Nestled around them, clusters of white and pale yellow freesia-like blooms introduce a lighter texture; some flowers are fully open, while others remain as slender buds, suggesting the unfolding of time and memory. Threads of star-shaped clematis in pale lavender and soft blue-violet weave through the arrangement, their distinct petals and bright yellow-green centres adding a subtle yet striking note, like shafts of soft light breaking through cloud. The blooms are wrapped and supported by deep green foliage, with broad, glossy leaves anchoring the base and finer stems and sprigs lifting upward, framing the flowers without crowding them. The palette remains calm and comforting, with its interplay of cream, white, lemon, and lilac tones. It is easy to imagine this piece resting near a framed photograph at a memorial in Thamesmead, or arriving as a sympathy delivery to a home overlooking the canals or green spaces by Crossway Park. The design shows the thoughtful hand of a local florist who understands how to create a tribute that feels personal yet timeless, offering solace, beauty, and a gently uplifting presence in a moment of grief.
PEACE & PURITY BASKET
£65.00
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This image captures a thoughtfully crafted funeral flower basket, the kind of arrangement a local florist in Thamesmead might prepare for a farewell gathering overlooking the waterways and green spaces of the area. The basket itself is a light, neutral wood, softly oval in shape and raised on four understated feet that add poise and stability. An elegant arched handle in a matching cream or pale wood tone curves gently above the flowers, framing the display without overpowering it. Inside, the blooms are densely arranged into a rounded mound, creating a sense of fullness and quiet abundance. Creamy white roses open in generous spirals, their smooth, velvety petals symbolising calm, respect, and a peaceful goodbye. Around them, deep red carnations provide emotional contrast, their rich colour and ruffled petals conveying affection, devotion, and memory. Some carnations blend into softer shades-pale pinks and white petals tinged with red-offering a more delicate, almost whispered note. Slender stems of small white flowers, similar to freesias with open bell-shaped florets and tight buds, meander between the larger blooms, catching the light and adding airy accents. The flowers emerge from a base of lush greenery, with broad, dark green leaves providing structure, and fine feathery fronds softening the silhouette, like gentle grasses moving in a Thamesmead breeze. The arrangement is photographed against a plain white background, so the reds, creams, and greens stand out with clarity. It feels composed, respectful, and comforting, an appropriate tribute for a funeral or memorial service, or for delivering condolences to grieving families across Thamesmead and the surrounding neighbourhoods.
REMEMBRANCE BASKET
£60.00
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This beautifully rounded bouquet, photographed against a bright white background, radiates softness and colour, like a pocket of summer sky brought indoors to a Thamesmead living room. The florals are densely packed, building a smooth dome of blooms that appears full and abundant from every angle. Pastel garden roses are the stars: blush pink, warm yellow, and creamy peach petals unfurl gently in spirals, some blossoms completely open and plush, others still in the graceful transition from bud to bloom. Threaded among them, delicate clematis flowers stretch lean petals of white and pale lavender around sunlit yellow centres, lending lightness and a hint of wild, climbing beauty that recalls canal-side planting along the Thames Path. Breaking up the softness are the bold blue eryngium, or sea holly, whose spiky, steel-blue heads stand proud, creating striking points of focus and intriguing texture. Deep purple lisianthus, in both fluffy buds and partially open cups, nestles among the roses, weaving pockets of saturated colour through the pastel tones. Scattered throughout are clusters of bright red hypericum berries, glossy and round, like tiny jewels tucked between petals. A rich collar of greenery supports the arrangement: broad, shiny leaves form a strong base, while feathery greens and occasional dark, burgundy-tinged foliage create depth and shadow. The light in the image is clean and even, revealing every vein in the petals and the contrasting surfaces of leaf and berry. This bouquet feels tailored for joyful milestones, heartfelt congratulations, or simple "thinking of you" moments, the sort of arrangement a Thamesmead florist would send to homes near Abbey Wood, Crossway Park, or the lakeside developments to bring warmth and colour into everyday life.
ETERNAL MEMORY POSY
£100.00
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COMPASSION POSY
COMPASSION POSY
£90.00
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A richly textured bouquet of lilies and roses is shown from above against a crisp white backdrop, giving a clear view of its rounded, abundant form and the careful balance of colours. At the heart of the design, several large white lilies open in generous, trumpet-shaped blooms, their petals gently flaring outward around pale green centres and delicate yellow stamens, while unopened green buds stand upright, suggesting ongoing freshness. Interlaced with these lilies are clusters of blush pink and creamy ivory roses, each rose displaying tightly layered, velvet-soft petals; some are still compact buds, others have unfurled into wide rosettes, creating gentle movement and romance throughout the arrangement. Deep fuchsia or magenta Oriental lilies, reminiscent of classic Stargazer varieties, add an exciting splash of colour, their bold petals dusted with darker speckles and crowned by prominent golden anthers, acting as focal points among the softer tones. Wisps of white baby's breath weave between the larger blooms, their numerous tiny flowers forming a misty, cloud-like texture that softens and unifies the composition. Slender green leaves and stems peek unobtrusively from beneath the blossoms, offering structure and a fresh garden feel while preserving the bouquet's rounded, compact silhouette. Bright, even lighting enhances the brilliance of the whites and pinks and gives the impression of just-cut blooms, as though this bouquet is waiting on a counter at Florist Thamesmead, ready to travel out to a family celebration near Lesnes Abbey Woods or a romantic dinner overlooking the Thames. The overall impression is one of joyful elegance and sincere affection, suitable for weddings, anniversaries, get-well wishes, or thoughtful thank-you gifts across the local area.
CHERISHED MOMENTS POSY
£90.00
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HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
£90.00
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