New Cross Baskets & Posies from New Cross Florist

At New Cross Florist, our hand-crafted flowers, baskets and posies are thoughtfully designed right here in New Cross, just a short walk from New Cross Gate station and the buzz of New Cross Road. We create gentle, elegant tributes that speak from the heart, whether you're saying farewell, sending comfort or simply showing you care.

Every basket and posy is arranged by an experienced local florist using fresh, long-lasting stems chosen at market that morning. We regularly serve families and friends across Deptford, Brockley and Telegraph Hill, offering guidance on colour, style and flower meanings so your tribute feels personal and appropriate.

For urgent occasions, we provide reliable same-day delivery across New Cross and nearby areas when you order online before 3 PM. Our drivers know the local streets around Goldsmiths, University of London and surrounding residential roads, helping ensure your flowers arrive on time and handled with care.

  • Soft, compact posies for chapel, crematorium or home
  • Traditional and contemporary basket arrangements
  • Friendly, local advice from florists who know New Cross

Whether you're planning ahead or need something at short notice, trust New Cross Florist for beautifully made baskets and posies that reflect your message with dignity and warmth.

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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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This image presents a thoughtfully arranged funeral flower basket, photographed in a bright, clean studio style that lets each bloom speak clearly, as though it's been prepared in New Cross for delivery to a quiet remembrance gathering. The basket is woven in a light cream shade, its curved handle arching gently over a mound of flowers and greenery that spills out in a soft, rounded shape. At the centre, a creamy white rose opens in a calm spiral, each petal smooth and slightly luminous, suggesting purity, reflection, and the soothing presence of sympathy flowers during a time of loss. Rising alongside, deep purple calla lilies curve in sculptural sweeps, their refined trumpet forms adding a sense of grace often associated with funeral tributes in the New Cross community. Between them, clematis blooms in pale lilac and lavender tones appear, their star-shaped petals and dainty yellow centres creating subtle points of interest, like fragments of a pastel sky glimpsed between city rooftops. Nestled among the larger flowers are smaller clusters of yellow and white, freesia- or alstroemeria-like blossoms, whose bell-shaped forms offer tiny notes of light and hope in an otherwise hushed colour palette. On the right-hand edge, a rich magenta gerbera daisy stands out, its circular halo of petals suggesting warmth, individuality, and the vivid memories held by family and friends. All of this is supported by a base of lush greenery, including broad, glossy leaves and finer green sprigs that provide texture, depth, and natural softness. The overall impression is of a tender, carefully designed memorial piece, suitable for resting beside a New Cross graveside or accompanying a heartfelt condolence message.
TREASURED MOMENTS BASKET
£65.00
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Set against a pure white backdrop, this refined funeral basket arrangement invites quiet contemplation, as though it might have just been carried through the streets of New Cross on the way to a small memorial gathering. The basket itself is a soft, light beige or white wicker, rectangular with rounded edges, and a matching handle that arches smoothly above the flowers, echoing the curve of a comforting embrace. Inside, full, creamy white roses draw the eye first, their petals softly layered and completely unfurled, embodying grace and serenity. Weaving between them are clematis blooms in muted lavender and pale periwinkle tones, each one star-shaped with a vivid yellow-green centre that offers a gentle spark of colour. Clusters of smaller white and pale yellow flowers, similar to freesia and lisianthus, thread throughout the design, adding lightness, texture, and a suggestion of delicate fragrance. Some of these blossoms are still in bud, giving the composition a sense of quiet continuity and time passing. Around and beneath the flowers, lush greenery provides structure: broad, glossy dark green leaves ground the pastel palette, while finer stems and lighter green sprigs add movement, as if stirred by a soft breeze from nearby Telegraph Hill Park. The overall effect is a calm, balanced arrangement that feels deeply appropriate for expressing sympathy, whether placed at a funeral, a wake, or delivered to a family home in New Cross. The image reflects the thoughtful craftsmanship of an experienced local florist, using flowers to convey respect, remembrance, and a gentle wish for peace.
PEACE & PURITY BASKET
£65.00
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A softly lit image captures a traditional funeral flower basket, its gentle colours and rounded form creating a sense of quiet reflection. The basket itself is fashioned from pale, natural wood, shallow and oval with four discreet feet that give it a refined, slightly elevated stance. An elegant arched handle rises above, framing the lush arrangement within. From the centre, creamy white roses open fully, each bloom layered with velvety petals that spiral outward, expressing peace, respect, and a loving goodbye. Nestled closely around them are deep red carnations, their many ruffled petals adding richness and emotional warmth without overwhelming the eyes. Intermixed are delicate pink and white-tipped carnations, some softly brushed with red, introducing a gentle, comforting tone that softens the contrast between cream and crimson. Here and there, slender stems of small white flowers, likely freesias, arc gracefully through the canopy of blooms, their bell-shaped heads bringing a sense of airiness and a suggestion of soft fragrance. Beneath this abundance lies a bed of foliage: broad, glossy leaves in deep green cradle the flowers and give the basket shape, while thin, feathery fronds spill lightly over the sides, echoing the natural movement of leaves in a breeze along the streets of New Cross. The arrangement forms a full, domed silhouette, ideal for placement beside a coffin, on a pedestal in a local church, or on a remembrance table at a wake. Every element-from the colour harmony to the variety of textures-reflects the practiced hand of a florist accustomed to creating dignified sympathy tributes for families throughout the area.
REMEMBRANCE BASKET
£60.00
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A richly layered, rounded bouquet sits against a pure white backdrop, its colours and forms gathered densely into a harmonious floral dome. Front and centre are garden roses in soft, romantic shades of blush pink, creamy peach, and sunny yellow, each bloom made up of countless, delicately curled petals that invite the eye to linger. Some roses are wide open, showing off their full, ruffled hearts, while others are still unfurling, lending the arrangement a feeling of life and gentle movement, much like the ebb and flow of people along New Cross Gate on a busy day. Intertwined with the roses are ethereal clematis blooms, their star-shaped petals painted in tones of pale violet and white, each with a small yellow centre that acts like a pinprick of light within the bouquet. Piercing through the softness are bold blue eryngium, or sea holly, with their spiky, metallic-blue heads and jagged collars, adding both height and a contemporary, urban edge to the composition. Around them, velvety purple lisianthus weave in and out, some in tight buds, others just beginning to open, deepening the colour palette and bringing a serene, evening-like mood. Scattered throughout are clusters of bright red hypericum berries, small and round, their glossy skins catching the light and adding a playful, textural counterpoint to the petals. The whole bouquet is embraced by layered greenery: smooth, broad leaves; fine, feathery sprigs; and hints of darker, almost burgundy foliage that provide depth and structure. The soft lighting highlights the freshness and craftsmanship, as though this bouquet were just completed by New Cross Florist, ready for same-day delivery to a flat near Telegraph Hill, a birthday celebration, or a thoughtful thank-you. The overall feel is warm, stylish, and quietly celebratory.
ETERNAL MEMORY POSY
£100.00
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COMPASSION POSY
COMPASSION POSY
£90.00
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A rich, hand-tied bouquet filled with lilies and roses is shown from a slightly elevated angle against a clean white background, creating the impression of standing above the design as it rests on a florist's worktable. White lilies open generously at the centre, their long, sculpted petals curling back to reveal pale green and yellow throats that feel fresh and luminous. Around them, clusters of blush pink roses and creamy ivory roses are carefully threaded, some tightly furled like secret promises, others fully open so their many soft petals create romantic, swirling rosettes. Breaking through the gentle palette, several vibrant magenta Oriental lilies, similar to Stargazer lilies, draw the eye with their darker speckles and golden anthers, adding a dramatic, almost theatrical note to the arrangement. Throughout the bouquet, tiny white flowers of baby's breath scatter like a dusting of snow, softening the edges and lending an airy, cloud-like halo that contrasts beautifully with the more substantial lilies and roses. Slender green leaves and stems provide subtle structure, giving the design a rounded, balanced profile. The lighting is bright and even, enhancing the sense that these flowers have just been cut and arranged, perhaps in a nearby New Cross workshop, before being sent out for same-day delivery to a flat near Goldsmiths, University of London or a family home off Queens Road. The overall mood is tender yet confident, a bouquet that seems to speak of milestones celebrated, love declared, or gratitude expressed in a way that feels both modern and timeless.
CHERISHED MOMENTS POSY
£90.00
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HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
£90.00
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